STRATEGY / PORTFOLIO

Investment
Approach

Investment
Approach

Investment
Approach

Our investment approach sets us apart from traditional real estate investors. We believe that succeeding in an established market requires an independent approach rather than following established practices.

Our investment approach sets us apart from traditional real estate investors. We believe that succeeding in an established market requires an independent approach rather than following established practices.

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Location, space and concept must work together

A distinctive approach starts with a clear specialisation.

A distinctive approach starts with a clear specialisation.

A distinctive approach starts with a clear specialisation.

Our decision to invest in Micro-Retail & Hospitality is deliberate. We identified a market segment in which we can establish ourselves through in-depth local knowledge and a clear focus. By pairing handpicked locations with carefully selected concepts, we build a property portfolio with a distinctive identity.

Our decision to invest in Micro-Retail & Hospitality is deliberate. We identified a market segment in which we can establish ourselves through in-depth local knowledge and a clear focus. By pairing handpicked locations with carefully selected concepts, we build a property portfolio with a distinctive identity.

WHAT SPAYCE DOES DIFFERENTLY

01 / MARKETING

Presentation & Branding

Presentation & Branding

We deliberately set ourselves apart from convention. This is reflected in both our investment approach and our unconventional branding: a black design, an e-commerce-inspired logo and clear messaging. From the moment visitors enter our website, we want them to recognise that we take our own path rather than following the white designs and interchangeable messaging commonly found on real estate websites.

02 / INVESTMENT

Investment Focus & Location Selection

Investment Focus & Location Selection

We focus on small ground-floor spaces for shops and food businesses in urban locations with high footfall. This combination offers clear advantages: manageable operating costs, a broad pool of prospective tenants when reletting and spaces that favour specialised concepts built around a clear core product. In this way, we combine attractive locations with efficient use of space and high product quality.

03 / STRATEGY

An Edge Through Specialisation

An Edge Through Specialisation

Our focus on a small, clearly defined niche gives us a knowledge advantage: the street and key property details are often enough for us to make a swift acquisition decision. Our strong equity base allows us to complete acquisitions quickly and retain the freedom to select suitable tenants independently of bank financing requirements.

How we invest

Selective Sourcing

Selective Sourcing

We only buy when all key factors align, even if that means going years without an acquisition. A good address does not automatically make a good investment. Commercial units in older buildings often have particular structural and technical characteristics, especially when the intended use differs from their previous use. Restrictions on use, limited ancillary space or necessary upgrades to building services can make a concept more difficult to implement. We therefore assess each property thoroughly to understand its actual potential. When a property meets our criteria, we act quickly and acquire it with a high proportion of equity.

We only buy when all key factors align, even if that means going years without an acquisition. A good address does not automatically make a good investment. Commercial units in older buildings often have particular structural and technical characteristics, especially when the intended use differs from their previous use. Restrictions on use, limited ancillary space or necessary upgrades to building services can make a concept more difficult to implement. We therefore assess each property thoroughly to understand its actual potential. When a property meets our criteria, we act quickly and acquire it with a high proportion of equity.

The Concept First

The Concept First

Acquiring properties without bank financing gives us the freedom to develop each property independently of financing requirements. We retain successful existing tenancies or, for vacant spaces, actively seek the best possible operator. Only once the location and concept have proven themselves in operation do we consider refinancing.

Acquiring properties without bank financing gives us the freedom to develop each property independently of financing requirements. We retain successful existing tenancies or, for vacant spaces, actively seek the best possible operator. Only once the location and concept have proven themselves in operation do we consider refinancing.

Proof of Concept

Proof of Concept

We acquire properties exclusively for our own long-term portfolio. Our careful groundwork has created a portfolio that demonstrates our approach in practice. Proven concepts, practical operating experience and a growing portfolio strengthen our position with prospective tenants and financing partners and provide a solid foundation for further acquisitions.

We acquire properties exclusively for our own long-term portfolio. Our careful groundwork has created a portfolio that demonstrates our approach in practice. Proven concepts, practical operating experience and a growing portfolio strengthen our position with prospective tenants and financing partners and provide a solid foundation for further acquisitions.

ACQUISITION

See which properties fit our approach in our Acquisition Profile.

See which properties fit our approach in our Acquisition Profile.