Examples of mandates with private investors
Whether it’s working out the most appropriate real estate strategy, dealing with public authorities or defending their interests, private investors place their trust in Staffelbach & Partner.
1. Industrial company - sale of real estate
The client
An international industrial company headquartered in French-speaking Switzerland
The objective
A private company owning real estate assets wishes to sell some of its properties to generate cash. One of the properties – of great interest to potential buyers – is the subject of a lengthy administrative procedure with the Canton. The company wishes to clarify the situation so that it can proceed with the sale.
What we do
- Determine the exact condition of the property, in relation to the current procedure
- Definition of strategy following analysis of situation
- Analysis of financial conditions
- Support in negotiations
The result
- Creation of a solid sales pitch enabling our customer to approach negotiations with the Canton on an equal footing and conclude the sales process
2. Service company in German-speaking Switzerland - resizing real estate assets
The client
An organization headquartered in a large German-speaking city
The objective
As a result of technological developments and internal reorganization, the company is looking to make the most of its existing real estate assets, which are too large.
What we do
- Analysis of the initial situation
- Definition of project strategy, in collaboration with public authorities and other stakeholders
- Determination of implementation strategy, processes and project schedule
- Determination, with the customer, of the internal change strategy
- Analysis of the financial implications of the strategy
The result
- New real estate strategy with sustainable cost reduction and significant cash generation
3. Newspaper - looking for new premises
The client
Journal romand
The objective
Find new premises on attractive terms
What we do
- Analysis of newspaper editorial operations
- Analysis, determination of space requirements and specification of premises
- Determination of eligible property costs
- Determination, with the customer, of the type of location required
- Search for premises, long list, short list, visits, recommendations and final choice
- Negotiations of rental conditions, preparations of lease contract for signature
The result
- Real estate costs reduced by around 30%.