Sirius Real Estate

There is no longer any question that building the UK and Germany's defence capabilities must be as much a reindustrialisation story as a real estate one. The focus now is which parts of the industry to watch, and why. Our CEO Andrew Coombs unpacks why defence is not one market, but many, and how real estate can best position itself to Europe's growing defence effort. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eZ9ZDpm6 #SiriusRealEstate #IndustrialRealEstate #Defence

Defence is often treated as a single market, however, it really isn’t. There are two distinct parts to the picture. The first being defence industrial capacity, which includes the factories, suppliers and infrastructure needed to make and sustain military capability. The second is defence mobility, which centres around moving forces, equipment, and supplies to where they need to go. While both elements depend on real estate, they each create different demands. I’ve explored why this distinction matters for real estate investors and what we should be watching as Europe moves to strengthen its defence capability. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/evkZFzAB #SiriusRealEstate #Defence

A great business is built by great people, and that’s why creating an environment where colleagues can learn and feel connected has always been a priority for us. Over the past year, we’ve continued to invest in our colleagues’ development through Sirius Academy, alongside strengthening our leadership capability with our Manager Circle initiative. We’re delighted that these efforts have been recognised with a Great Place To Work certification, which we obtained in both Germany and the UK as part of our first participation in Great Place to Work. A huge thank you to everyone across the business who helps make our culture what it is. You can read more from our Group HR Director, Annemie Ress, on what this recognition means for us here: https://lnkd.in/eUTpzUUq #SiriusRealEstate #GreatPlaceToWork #Culture

What does success look like for Sirius? Success at Sirius has always come from disciplined asset management, patient decision-making and an incredible team on the ground. Defence and self-storage are exciting opportunities, but they're just an extension of the same approach that's driven our growth for years. Watch below to hear about how we’re building on that approach and why our people remain at the heart of it. #SiriusRealEstate

Our latest Infrastructure and Defence newsletter is out now. Defence readiness doesn't start on the front line, it starts in the factories, testing facilities and logistics hubs that keep operations running, which makes industrial real estate a key part of the national security picture. In this edition: Viewpoint: Why defence readiness now runs through industrial real estate, and why delivery is the real test. Spotlight: Two significant defence-suitable assets in our portfolio: newly added Fulda Business Park in Germany, anchored by a leading maker of ballistic protection equipment, and Hartlebury Trading Estate in Worcestershire, UK, a 1.5 million sq ft former RAF maintenance base. From our experts: CEO Andrew Coombs and Strategic Defence Adviser Major General (Retd) Angus Fay CB on rebuilding sovereign production capacity and getting capability to where it's needed, faster. One in five of our properties has been used for defence purposes. As demand for defence manufacturing capacity grows, flexible industrial space is a strategic asset in its own right. We're ready to respond. #Defence #IndustrialRealEstate #SiriusRealEstate

Where does value actually come from? At Sirius Real Estate, it can mean taking underused or 'void' stuctural spaces, such as empty cellars and space above warehouses, and finding a better use for it. These are often the spaces that sit quietly, costing money over the years. However, by converting them into higher-yielding uses such as self storage, we can improve both the income and overall performance of a site. That's the active asset management that enables our platform to increase value from our portfolio, because we improve the revenue of the site, instead of letting potential sit dormant. Watch to hear more about how we provide maximum value through the transformation of existing assets. Learn more about our asset management strategy: https://lnkd.in/eJEsB32r #SiriusRealEstate #AssetManagement