MIPIM 2022 (21 MB)

Positions & Opinions
1
We are optimistic about the new year. Even though Corona will continue to accompany us, we
are all constantly learning how to deal with the situation a little better. From an investor‘s point
of view, residential real estate will continue to be the focus of attention in 2022 as an extremely
attractive form of investment. Demand remains high - from both buyers and investors. The
future belongs to smart and climate-friendly buildings with high functionality and open
spaces. The topic of office real estate will also be exciting with regard to the examination of
new office concepts. Changing working environments do not need less space, but rather a
different type of space. However, one thing is evident here as well - attractive office space with
optimal accessibility and good infrastructure will prevail on the market.
Ewald Müller,
ALUKÖNIGSTAHL
2
The binding criteria and classifications created by the ESG factors or the related taxonomy
regulation are highly relevant for the real estate industry. Long-term sustainable investments
will become more transparent as a result, which in our view will in any case not lead to a
reduction in investments. This is because lifecycle costs and the associated economic benefits
can only be seen over a more extended observation period and through high sustainability
standards. With the exception of top locations, the real estate standard will hardly change as a
result and will remain at today‘s high level.
3
Real estate is still considered stable in value and an investment with relatively
high returns in times of low interest rates. There’s no doubt about that despite
the Corona pandemic. The interest rate situation will change only moderately in
the foreseeable future. Central to this are the indicated interest rate increases for
2022 by the US Federal Reserve and further monetary policy steps by the ECB. Last
but not least, we should also keep an eye on the planned tightening of the lending
criteria for new loans by the Financial Market Authority from the middle of the
year.
4
The reduction of CO2 emissions, the use of renewable energies and alternative
office concepts are relevant topics that will not only shape the real estate industry
this year. The order of the day is resource conservation, and here the industry
definitely has some catching up to do in many areas. At Alukönigstahl, we have
long focused on future-oriented products and services that comply with the
sustainability principles in every respect. For our Schüco aluminum systems, for
example, we rely on the Cradle-to-Cradle approach as a trendsetting sign against
a resource-intensive linear economy. Furthermore, in addition to long service
life, the materials such as aluminum and steel also have an exceptionally high
recycling potential - in some cases up to 100 percent.
5
We are concentrating on achieving a
targeted balance - between steps that are
currently necessary and further measures
that are relevant for the future. We
remain true to our three cornerstones of
smart, intelligent and safe construction to
achieve this. In addition, we want to devote
ourselves above all to digitization, which is
already supporting us all immensely today.
We consciously focus on sustainable
innovation and work with future-oriented
technologies in the areas of design, health,
safety and energy efficiency - from smart
planning, construction and operation to
highly functional facades and window
solutions with integrated ventilation
systems or barrier-free windows, doors
and sliding doors. We achieve this with
a carefully selected team of employees
with comprehensive know-how. So, we
are looking forward to the year 2022 with
confidence.
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