Your assets in safe hands
Customised asset management at property and portfolio level
Your assets in safe hands
Customised asset management at property and portfolio level
Secure property values, minimise risks, exploit opportunities.
I have been successfully managing assets and financing commercial property for over 25 years. With these many years of experience, I support domestic and foreign investors in realising their investment goals. I manage acquired properties and accompany the purchase and sale of new properties.
My focus is on transaction management and asset management of commercial property, both for individual properties and portfolios. As an independent asset manager, I provide efficient and tailor-made solutions for property investments with a focus on Germany.
I offer precise and customised services and am at your side exactly when you need me, with the scope of services you require, and I rely on my strong, interdisciplinary network of real estate service providers throughout Germany, from which my clients benefit free of charge.
Services
Securing property values
Asset-Management
Main focus:
Commercial asset management
- Validation of investment decisions (conversion and extension of commercial properties, lettings)
- Lease negotiations
- Rent arrears management
- Qualitative and quantitative property budget control
- Selection and coordination of service providers using my personal network
- Implementation and control of property management
- Performance measurement and reporting
- Financing advice
Transaction Management
Main focus:
Purchase and sale of commercial property
- Market and price assessment of commercial property
- Management of the buying and selling process
- Pricing and price negotiations
- Risk and opportunity analysis
- Planning and implementation of due diligence processes
- Purchase contract negotiations
- Handover of the property to asset management
- Financing advice
Risk Management
Main focus:
Identifying, analysing, evaluating and managing risks
- Analysing the property or portfolio — legally, fiscally, economically and technically with the involvement of specialists
- Definition and implementation of necessary refurbishment measures
- Refinancing or sale after completion of the refurbishment measures
About me
Independent. Experienced. Personalised.
In over 15 years as an entrepreneur in property asset management, I have managed transactions with a total volume of 500 million euros. During my time in national and international banks, I financed property transactions worth over 1 billion euros. In addition, I have exclusively contributed my business and management experience in joint ventures with national and international property professionals.
In my private life, voluntary work is very important to me — giving something back to society that allows you to be who you are. I have been a board member of a non-profit association since 2017, where I volunteered to manage the conversion of Schloss Horneck (Horneck Castle) into an international cultural and meeting centre.
In my free time, I like to go for walks in the forest and enjoy nature. — And I never turn down a good read.
High flexibility
Modular asset management services support and expand your own expertise.
A sense for the market
In-depth understanding of the property and capital market thanks to many years of experience
A large network
As a client, you benefit from my access to local knowledge and local service providers.
Sparring partner
Personal support and advice at eye level
High level of commitment
Customised solutions with full commitment, also as a joint venture partner or co-investor
Partner
Gillum + Partners, independent property consultancy and asset management company (London, UK)
References
The key to successful collaboration?
Trust and reliability.
Trust is the result of many years of co-operation and joint successes. I am very pleased that I have been working with most of my clients for many years.
Le Masurier Group, Jersey
Family office from Jersey, Channel Islands. Founded in 1835, the family office invests in property throughout Europe and is one of Jersey’s largest private property investors.
Realised projects:
- Support with investments in retail and office properties in southern Germany worth around 30 million euros
- Handling of all asset management services including purchase due diligence, negotiation of the purchase agreement, preparation and execution of the business plan
Dietz AG
Owner-managed real estate stock corporation with a focus on investments in commercial real estate, in particular logistics and office properties; since 2002 realisation of a total of approx. 2.1 billion euros in real estate projects; currently active management of a real estate portfolio of approx. 1.75 billion euros;
Realised projects:
- Off-market acquisition of a property portfolio – consisting of 11 commercial properties – as part of a joint venture; Restructuring and placement on the market within two years
- IRR > 15%
Hogan Lovells LLP, Partner RE und OMP, Frankfurt
Transatlantic legal advice firm with around 2,500 legal staff and over 40 offices in the most important business and financial centres in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and the USA; full service for financial institutions and the public sector in all areas of national and international commercial law.
Realised projects:
- Investment volume of approx. 300 million euros
- Hotel project financing and large-volume retail transactions
- Development and implementation of legal due diligence and corporate finance solutions
BBE Handelsberatung GmbH, München
Has been advising retail companies of all sizes and types, purchasing cooperatives, buying groups, the consumer goods industry, the property sector and local authorities for more than 60 years; head office in Munich, branches in Hamburg, Cologne, Leipzig and Erfurt.
Realised projects:
- since 2009 Consultancy for various projects
MOCUNTIA Property Consulting GmbH
International and interdisciplinary consulting company in the construction and property sector; head office in Schondorf / Ammersee, Munich and other locations in Berlin and Hamburg; core expertise: technical asset management services combined with a wide range of other technical services such as transaction management, technical due diligence for the purchase and sale of individual properties or entire portfolios, project management, project development and redevelopment of existing properties.
Realised projects:
- Since 2006 Technical due diligence services
- Transactions of apartment buildings, office complexes and retail parks in excess of 200 million euros
Aslan Investment Ltd., London
Family office from London, U.K., managed by Nick Kirk; investment focus on capital markets and property
Realised projects:
- Joint off-market investment in Berlin
- Restitution property in Berlin Friedrichshain: Multi-family house with 34 residential units; purchase with 20% vacancy and some technical defects; financing and re-letting within two years with 30% higher rents; sale in an off-market transaction to a private investor from Berlin with an IRR > 20%
- Co-investment Edeka centre in western Germany; sale after six years, IRR 10%
- Exclusive support of the off-market transaction including property acquisition, due diligence, purchase contract negotiations, financing
Client testimonials
Kontakt
It all starts with a first meeting.
I value close, trusting cooperation, clear communication at eye level and efficient handling of your concerns. Feel free to ask your questions – I look forward to getting to know you!
Dr. Axel Froese