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It was a pleasure to be part of Realty Talks at Futurebuild Belgium today. The panel discussion with Caroline Deiteren, Suzy Denys, Siham Rahmuni, and Peter Vanden Houte explored the theme: "How to win the real estate battle?" Here’s what I shared: 🔹 Land as a key asset: With 2.8 million m² of zoned land—80% on grey and brownfields—Montea’s land bank is the cornerstone of our strategy. Redeveloping neglected industrial sites not only solves historical issues but also contributes to sustainable growth by reducing nitrogen emissions and preserving open spaces. 🔹 Partnerships in uncertain times: Rising interest rates and tighter financing make partnerships more important than ever. At Montea, we embrace the motto: "If you want to go far, go together." By supporting clients with sale and leaseback solutions, we help unlock capital for their growth projects. 🔹 Economic opportunities ahead: Prudent companies like Montea are positioned to thrive in this environment. Our low debt ratio and focus on long-term growth ensure we remain agile and ready to seize new opportunities in logistics real estate. Real estate is evolving rapidly, but with the right strategies, we can meet today’s challenges and drive progress for the future. Thank you to Realty Talks and my fellow panelists for the engaging discussion. I look forward to what lies ahead. #RealtyTalks #FuturebuildBelgium #Montea #LogisticsRealEstate #Sustainability #BrusselsExpo

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Union Investment Real Estate GmbH puts mega hotel in Amsterdam for sale. Het Financieele Dagblad (The Financial Times Netherlands) reports that Union Investment is preparing to sell its fully furnished but never-used congress hotel within the Yvie Amsterdam development in Amsterdam-Noord. The move follows Maritim Hotels’ termination of its 50-year lease due to construction delays. While the sales price has not been disclosed, market sources indicate Union Investment spent around €500 million developing the project including the adjacent residential tower, which is not part of the sale. This makes it one of the largest single-asset hotel disposals ever contemplated in the Dutch market. Now, a brand-new, turnkey MICE asset on a prime IJ-waterfront location is effectively available for re-lease, rebranding, or repositioning. In April 2025, Amsterdam hotels achieved ~85 % occupancy and solid ADR growth (EUR 210+) evidence of resilient demand.

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Regulations, frameworks, and sustainability targets, there’s no shortage of them in real estate. But without clear guidance, the transition to a more sustainable built environment remains slow and fragmented. That’s exactly why the Belgian Green Building Council (BGBC) has been established. As one of the founding members, Montea joins forces with among others Heylen Warehouses, Alides, BPI Real Estate, Bopro, CBRE, Atenor, Cordeel Belgium, AG REAL ESTATE, and ING, which took the first step in bringing the sector together. With the support of VUB, Febelfin, UPSI-BVS, and Embuild, BGBC is creating a unified platform to provide clarity, drive action, and accelerate real progress. And the network continues to grow. Looking forward to the discussions at MIPIM 2025, where BGBC will take the stage to shape what’s next. #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #RealEstate #Montea #BGBC #MIPIM2025 Lesley Grégoire

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🎌Japanese gaming company Konami acquired Amsterdam municipal office building from Blackstone for €95.7M. 🇯🇵The 13,000 m² property, located at the Weesperplein metro station, has a rich history. Originally built in 1969 for Bank van Onroerend Goed NV, it served for decades as an academic building for the University of Amsterdam and later the Hogeschool voor Economische Studies (HES). 🎌Following a comprehensive renovation in 2013 by ZZDP architecten, the building was transformed into a modern municipal office and is now fully leased to the City of Amsterdam. 🇯🇵This acquisition aligns with Kozuki Holding's apparent investment strategy, which favors government-tenanted properties. The entity previously acquired the Visitor Centre of Dutch Central Bank (DNB, 6.790m2) in Amsterdam, 200 meters from Weesperstaete, for €59M in a similar move. 🎌Konami, a titan in the gaming industry, ranks as Japan’s fourth-largest game developer and has been publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 1984.

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