Logistics Real Estate

This book examines the evaluation criteria for logistics real estate and explores the implementation of future trends from an investor's perspective, with a specific focus on European logistics real estate as an asset class. Eight industry experts were interviewed to understand the current state of the European logistics real estate market and predict its future development, providing readers with guidance for investments. Adjusting for risks associated with the political and economic climate may exert pressure on investment returns. Nevertheless, European logistics real estate remains an attractive investment opportunity with promising returns and low correlation to other asset classes.Logistics plays a vital role in the economy, supplying goods to companies and households. Given its transformative impact on industries and its enduring relevance, logistics real estate has become a targeting asset class for forward-thinking investors.This textbook has been recommended and developed for universitary courses in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.ContentsIntroductionLiterature ReviewAnalysis I - Experts on the Current Situation of European LogisticsAnalysis II - Experts on the Future of European LogisticsInvestment GuideConclusionAbout the authorsTo Tran Quach MScRE is Real Estate Business Manager at Swiss Life Asset Managers. She is a Real Estate expert and experienced Private Banking client advisor with an over 10y track record in the Banking Industry.Prof. Dr. Michael Trübestein FRICS is professor of real estate management and investments as well as Head of the Master of Science in Real Estate (MScRE)-program at Lucerne University (HSLU). Furthermore, he was elected president of the RICS in Switzerland in 2019.Dr. Matthias Daniel Aepli is lecturer at Lucerne University (HSLU), entrepreneur in the real estate sector and author of various publications in the area of real estate management, investment strategies, asset management, corporate financial management and risk management.