MADISON INTERNATIONAL ACQUIRES STAKE IN HEITMAN EUROPEAN RESIDENTIAL VEHICLE

Madison International Realty, a leading real estate private equity firm, has acquired an 18.7 percent stake in the Heitman European Residential Investment Partners fund (the “Fund”).

The Fund’s portfolio comprises residential rental units in Western Europe with a particular focus on Germany and the Netherlands.

Madison’s investment supports Heitman’s business plan to create value for investors through targeted refurbishments, select asset disposals and unit privatisations.

Alex Lukesch, Managing Director and Head of European Investments at Madison, commented: “The residential sector in Germany and the Netherlands is highly attractive, especially around major conurbations, where the demand for quality rental homes continues to significantly outstrip supply. Secondary transactions have always been central to Madison’s DNA and with this investment, we are supporting the Fund on its real estate strategy to create value on behalf of investors. We have supported Heitman on previous ventures and look forward to supporting them with this latest vehicle.”

Madison was advised by Norton Rose Fulbright, CBRE and EY.