Aroundtown Further Develops Hansahaus Dortmund with New Lease to Sparkasse and Serviced Apartments

Sparkasse Dortmund leases nearly 1,900 sqm for new flagship branch

Aroundtown has signed a long-term lease agreement at Hansahaus Dortmund, located at Hansastrasse 95: Sparkasse Dortmund has leased nearly 1,900 sqm and plans to open a new flagship branch at the property. At the same time, part of the building is being converted into 134 serviced apartments, with the opening currently scheduled by the end of 2026.

The new lease with Sparkasse Dortmund marks an important step in the further positioning of Hansahaus and also strengthens the location in Dortmund’s city centre. The opening of the flagship branch will also create added value for the immediate surroundings. The transaction was brokered by Anteon Immobilien.

“With Sparkasse Dortmund, we are bringing a strong regional tenant to Hansahaus. The planned flagship branch will further enliven the location and generate additional footfall within the property. Together with the conversion of part of the building into serviced apartments, this will create a modern mixed-use concept that makes even better use of Hansahaus’s central location,” says Amir Stern, Regional Director West at Aroundtown.

The planned serviced apartments are in line with Aroundtown’s mixed-use strategy of making existing properties in central urban locations more resilient and more valuable over the long term through complementary uses. At Königswall 1-3 in Dortmund, 51 serviced apartments are also currently being renovated and are scheduled to be completed this summer.

Hansahaus is centrally located at Hansastrasse 95 and is considered a landmark in Dortmund. Its immediate proximity to the “Stadtgarten” underground station, a key interchange for several underground lines, the Dortmund Central Station within walking distance and its excellent connection to the Wallring all underline the particular appeal of the building. Its proximity to the city centre and its wide range of shopping amenities further enhances the quality of the location.

The agreement with Sparkasse Dortmund confirms the demand for well-connected space in inner-city locations and underlines Aroundtown’s approach of strengthening properties over the long term through active asset management and use-oriented concepts.

About Aroundtown

Aroundtown is one of Europe's largest real estate companies, MDAX listed and focused on income generating quality properties that have potential for value-add in central locations mainly in Germany, the Netherlands and London. The portfolio comprises mainly office, residential and hotel properties. Hundreds of experienced employees from all areas of the value chain ensure that Aroundtown effectively realizes long-term potential. Professional organization, flexibility, innovation and extensive tenant services make Aroundtown a reliable partner for growth and success. Aroundtown is a sustainability leader in the European market with strong visibility in ESG indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index, and more. Aroundtown is a member of the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA), the German Property Federation (ZIA), the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB), the UN Global Compact Network Germany, Supporting member of the Society of Property Research (gif) as well as a signatory to the Charter of Diversity. Aroundtown has received multiple EPRA BPR Gold Awards and EPRA sBPR Gold Awards for its transparent financial and sustainability reporting. Avisco (controlled by Yakir Gabay) holds 15% in Aroundtown (date: 29.07.2022) and Stumpf Capital GmbH 10% (date: 13.11.2023). Other shareholders include Blackrock, Norges, Vanguard, BNP Paribas, AXA, Alliance-Bernstein, APG, Dekabank, State-Street, Bank of Montreal and many other leading international investors. The main bond investors include ECB, GIC, Union Investment, DB, UBS, Nordea, Allianz, M&G, Pictet, Credit Agricole and many other major institutional investors.

In collaboration with the ZIA, Aroundtown is actively committed to promoting innovation and the future viability of the real estate industry.

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