Frankfurt, Germany — Schroder European Real Estate Investment Trust (SEREIT) has finalized an agreement to sell a grocery-anchored retail property in Frankfurt for €11.8 million. The sale aligns with the property’s valuation as of 30 September and is set to be completed on 31 March, allowing SEREIT to retain all rental income until that date.
Originally acquired in April 2016 for €11 million, the 4,525-square-meter asset benefited from Schroder’s strategic asset management efforts, including securing long-term leases with key tenants such as Lidl and Fressnapf. These initiatives enhanced the property’s appeal and financial performance, generating a steady income stream over the past eight years.
Jeff O’Dwyer, fund manager at Schroder Real Estate Investment Management, explained the rationale behind the sale: “This property has served its purpose of providing stable returns. With our asset management plan successfully executed and minimal potential for future rental growth, we felt this was an opportune moment to sell and deliver profits to our shareholders.” O’Dwyer also noted that the transaction highlights continued investor demand for grocery-anchored retail properties, a sector that remains resilient in changing economic conditions.
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Shares in SEREIT rose by 0.53% following the announcement, trading at 63.64p as of 1004 GMT.
