Value-add management and strategic consulting for real estate investors in highly competitive markets
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Value-add management and strategic consulting for real estate investors in highly competitive markets
Facing new market challenges
Real estate markets are in a state of flux. Opportunities and risks must be managed proactively.
Investment strategies must evolve, and value creation models require re-evaluation. Emerging asset classes are pushing out established ones. ESG concepts are waiting to be implemented. Portfolios need financial restructuring. Data and AI must be integrated thoughtfully. Project development and asset management strategies demand realignment.
Expertise in emerging fields and additional momentum are essential to safeguard returns during this period of transformation. Equally important is an objective and holistic approach that recognises the interconnections between investment market trends and business model developments.
We provide support for critical decisions and high-intensity projects.
Experts in transforming real estate investments.
R A RE. empowers entrepreneurial and institutional investors to tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities in both existing and emerging real estate investments with focus and clarity.
We position ourselves as advisors and operational partners for decision-makers in investment and portfolio management. Our work begins where existing value creation models, investment strategies, and current market conditions no longer align. We actively contribute in specific situations as interim investment managers, in close coordination with the client’s teams.
Equipped to tackle complex problems.
We create clarity and effectiveness through a systematic approach. This includes focused analysis from diverse perspectives, the development of action options, financial scenario evaluation, adjustment of investment strategies, and hands-on implementation.
Our range of services combines two perspectives.
01
Investment Check, Restructuring, Revaluation
Review of existing investments and business plans for future viability. Development and evaluation of alternative approaches. Analyzing potential for project development and ESG improvements. Transition into implementation planning. Cross-disciplinary restructuring and project management.
02
Recapitalization, Refinancing
Determining capital requirements, preparing for market outreach, obtaining and evaluating offers, synchronization, negotiation & closing.
03
Reallocation, Transaction
Specification of capital allocation for investment approaches and asset classes. Value-maximizing exit preparation for non-strategic assets. Identification of opportunities, valuation, due diligence and acquisition support. Structuring the implementation of the business plan.
04
Management Assessment and Optimization
Comparison of the current value chain with the requirements of the investment plan, identification of potential. Development and agreement of an action plan for optimization.
05
Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures
Assistance with the acquisition or spin-off of companies or business units in the real estate sector – from the acquisition/sale strategy to due diligence, financing, closing and the development of the roadmap for post-merger integration.
Our commitment to quality.
Independence
Privately owned, with no external stakeholders
Discretion
Absolute confidentiality from the very first contact
Focus
Dedicated timeframes and teams, ensuring no conflicts of interest
Effectiveness
Clear objectives, results-driven, and continuous evaluation
Change of perspective
Incorporating diverse viewpoints to ensure objectivity
Network
Strong, strategic collaboration with experienced partners
Integrity & sustainability
We aim to make a tangible contribution to the prosperity of future generations through our work.
We are guided by the “Code of Conduct” of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, www.rics.org, and the “Six Principles for Responsible Investment” of the PRI Association, www.unpri.org. Real Asset Return GmbH is also a member of the Forum für Nachhaltige Geldanlagen e.V. (FNG). The FNG has been the professional association for sustainable investments in German-speaking countries (D, AT, CH) since 2001 and is a founding member of the European umbrella organization Eurosif. www.forum-ng.org
Roland Holschuh FRICS
Dipl. Ing. Architect (specializing in urban planning, RWTH Aachen), Master of Architecture (Pratt Institute, New York City, USA), Portfolio Manager (ebs), Certified Financial Investment Broker according to §34f Gewerbeordnung (IHK)
Our management
4 years
as shareholder and CEO/CIO of a special fund manager for commercial real estate -founded and built up to € 1.6 billion assets under management and 20 employees at 2 locations
6 years
KVG experience as managing director and board member for real estate of an AG, with responsibility for more than € 13 billion assets under management
3 years
as Global Head of Corporate Real Estate of a leading European bank
8 years
as Principal and Strategy Consultant of a leading global management consultancy
Memberships
Facts and figures
€4.5+ bn
cumulative transaction volume managed
approx. €16 bn
cumulative assets under management to date
€ 400+ bn
institutional equity mobilised for new investments from 2020 to 2023
200+
employees in management roles across various functions
Get in touch – we look forward to a successful collaboration.
Real Asset Return GmbH
Frankfurt location:
Neue Rothofstr. 13-19
D-60313 Frankfurt am Main
Business address:
Oberer Mittelweg 15
D-61352 Bad Homburg
