The main thing is to avoid buildings being left vacant, because unused spaces don't generate cash flow, and result in loss of value. But which types of space are in demand on the market and which combinations of uses will work in the future? How do you give an existing property a contemporary look and feel? And how do you spark the interest of potential tenants?  

By taking on the user's perspective, we can show you how to make the most of the potential of your assets: from the vision to the commercial concept implementation. 

The value of a property is increasingly dependent on its performance in terms of sustainability. Exactly how do you achieve your sustainability objectives - including from an economic point of view? Which measures can you take to prevent properties being subject to pressure and ending up as stranded assets? 

We can help you to develop and implement an ESG strategy tailored to suit the specific requirements of your portfolio and assets. This includes AI-supported optimization of energy consumption and use of recyclable materials in construction. 

The real-estate sector of the future is smart and digital. Remotely operated buildings interact with their users. Processes are automated and demand-driven. Which data is required for this? And how can we generate this data with the least effort?  

We analyze the digital readiness of your assets and support you to develop and implement a suitable digitalization strategy. This not only increases user comfort, but also increases the efficiency of building operations. 

The new market calls for a realignment of portfolios and business models. There are some questions on everyone's mind in this context. How can portfolios be restructured to maintain their value in the long term? Where do we still find potential? How can we create transparency for financing or an extension of lifetime in the current market environment?  

We will provide you with a realistic assessment of the status quo, for your individual assets or for entire portfolios. We use cash flow modeling and restructuring actions to put your projects on a new stable footing. To achieve this, the Drees & Sommer real-estate team holds a combination of real-estate expertise and technical skills, presenting lenders and investors with individually tailored options for action. 

Active management is a buzzword in terms of ensuring that real estate is fit for the future. What levers can be applied to increase performance? How do I increase speed in organization and operations?  

We improve the interaction between asset, property and facility management. To achieve this, we make use of the new possibilities offered by digitalization for evaluation of data, streamlining of processes and reduction of costs. 

Deal time! Investment decisions require a reliable database and concepts in order to leverage potential. How can we ensure that all relevant information is made available quickly, in a usable form? Which new investment criteria need to be taken into consideration? And what does a viable added-value strategy look like?  

We provide professional transaction management, combining digital tools and technical expertise. Our team has good Europe-wide knowledge of the regional market and can deliver with uniform standards. 

Project development work continues to be a central component of the real-estate industry. However, this area of activity is becoming increasingly complex in technical terms. How can we take account of this? And how can the requirements of a large number of stakeholders be integrated meaningfully? 

We offer holistic solutions from design through to implementation - for whole districts or for individual measures. We minimize the number of interfaces needed by combining our planning skills with our expertise in project management and construction management.