VIVIT Group, an investment and real estate manager and existing property developer focused on office, residential and commercial properties, has acquired a fully let commercial property in Krefeld. The acquisition was made on behalf of a local family office and underscores VIVIT Group's strategy to expand its portfolio with more resilient asset classes. The seller of the property was Blue Ocean Real Estate. The transaction marks a strategic expansion of VIVIT Group's investment activities into the light industrial sector.
The property, located at Emil-Schäfer-Straße 22–24, is situated in an established commercial area of the Uerdingen district. It boasts a rental area of approximately 2,900 square metres and is fully let. The property is characterised by a flexible layout and excellent access to the A 57 motorway. These features significantly contribute to the attractiveness of the location for commercial users and ensure its sustainable lettability.
Strategic Portfolio Expansion and Tenant Structure
With this acquisition, VIVIT Group is pursuing a long-term oriented buy-and-hold strategy. The tenant structure is characterised by internationally established companies: Belfor, the global market leader in fire damage restoration, and Forbo Transport Systems, a leading provider of check-out and conveyor belt systems. Both companies have strong market positions in their respective segments, which contributes to the stability of the rental situation.
Carl Jonas Schippel, Managing Partner of VIVIT Group, commented on the transaction. He stated that the acquisition of the commercial property in Krefeld marks the first expansion of the acquisition profile to include the light industrial asset class. The stable letting situation and the high demand for functional commercial spaces in easily accessible locations make the property an attractive investment for the investors represented by VIVIT Group. Plans are underway to purposefully expand activities in the future, together with existing and new investors, into additional property types and sectors that are characterised by high resilience and low dependence on global economic cycles.
BNP Paribas Real Estate, represented by its Essen branch, provided advisory support throughout the acquisition process. This collaboration underscores the professional execution and market knowledge of the parties involved in realising this transaction within the commercial real estate segment.
