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Real Estate Switzerland | August 2021
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UBS Direct Residential1 plans a capital increase for October/November 2021

DR

UBS Fund Management (Switzerland) AG plans to carry out a capital increase with subscription rights amounting to roughly CHF 97 million for UBS Direct Residential (sec. no.: 2646536) at the end of October/beginning of November 2021. The proceeds from the capital increase will primarily be used to acquire properties, finance refurbishments and construction projects, and to repay debt. The detailed terms and conditions of the planned capital increase will be published at the end of September 2021. The fund management company reserves the right to postpone this capital increase depending on market developments.

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UBS «Foncipars»1 makes acquisition in Bulle in the canton of Fribourg

Bulle

UBS «Foncipars» was able to acquire a fully let apartment building in a popular, quiet and well-developed neighborhood near the city center of Bulle on 1 July 2021. The four-story residential complex was built in 1994 and contains 40 apartments with a mix of 2 ½ to 4 ½ room apartments. To meet the sustainability aspects of the fund, the existing oil-fired heating system will be removed over the coming years and heat generation will be ensured in the future by connecting it to the planned district heating network. The property, which represents an investment volume of around CHF 16 million, harmonizes perfectly with UBS's «Foncipars» portfolio strategy in terms of use and location.

A clear "yes" for the Lindenmatt-West development plan in Bolligen

Bolligen

The UBS «Anfos»1 housing estate on Hühnerbühlstrasse in Bolligen in the canton of Bern comprises 200 apartments and was built in 1960/61. As part of the planned overall rehabilitation, a single-story addition with a total of 36 apartments is envisaged. This required a public planning procedure with an amendment to the building regulations, which was put to a municipal vote on 13 June. More than 63% of Bolligen voters approved the design plan. This makes it possible to begin with the further planning of the redevelopment and addition of new floors to the residential complex. The phased construction work is expected to start at the end of 2023.

 

www.lindenmatt-west.ch

«James - Living with Service» - the new website is here!

James

«James - Living with Service» was developed as an innovative living concept in response to the increasing need for more living quality and greater wellbeing in urban areas. First established in 2007 for a large development in Zurich Albisrieden, the concept evolved and adapted to current needs. After more than 10 years in service, the homepage has now also been completely redesigned and presents itself fresh and modern again in line with the concept. See for yourself – www.james.ch

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UBS Direct Residential - Where I'm at home

Launched in 2006 as a closed-end fund, UBS Direct Residential Plus was successfully listed in the fall of 2010, becoming today's UBS Direct Residential. Started with just eight properties and a market value of around CHF 20 million, the broadly diversified portfolio of the directly invested real estate fund now comprises 77 properties. The market value amounts to approximately CHF 776 million (data as per half-year financial statements 31 December 2020). UBS Direct Residential pays special attention to social sustainability, and is committed to offering attractive living spaces that offer good value for money and where tenants can feel at home.

The fund team - with conviction and passion!

DR Team

The UBS Direct Residential fund team is made up of four employees from Asset Management (Michel Blanc), Construction & Development (Thomas Schulz), Accounting & Controlling (Dirk Mokry) and the Fund Manager (Christian Sturm).

 

The team has been working together successfully in this composition for several years - through personal identification and the use of potentials. The creation of sustainable real estate solutions is both motivation and the basis for a future-proof portfolio.

UBS Direct Residential

1 UBS Anfos = UBS (CH) Property Fund - Swiss Residential Anfos, UBS Foncipars = UBS (CH) Property Fund - Léman Residential Foncipars, UBS Sima = UBS (CH) Property Fund - Swiss Mixed Sima, UBS Swissreal = UBS (CH) Property Fund - Swiss Commercial Swissreal, UBS Direct Residential = UBS (CH) Property Fund – Direct Residential, UBS Direct Urban = UBS (CH) Property Fund – Direct Urban, UBS AST-IS = UBS AST Real Estate Switzerland, UBS AST-KIS = UBS AST Commercial Real Estate Switzerland

 

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