British property investment company Wichford has made its debut in continental Europe by the acquisition of 95% of a courthouse complex in Halle, Germany for EUR 57 mln. Completed in 1997, the property generates a rental income per annum of EUR 3.26 mln. The net initial yield comes to 5.43%.
British property investment company Wichford has made its debut in continental Europe by the acquisition of 95% of a courthouse complex in Halle, Germany for EUR 57 mln. Completed in 1997, the property generates a rental income per annum of EUR 3.26 mln. The net initial yield comes to 5.43%.
Wichford's portfolio consists of properties occupied exclusively by UK Central Government bodies. Last year, the company said it intended to focus on investment opportunities in Europe and London as it didn’t see prospects for consistent rental growth in the UK.