17 December 2024 | Hans-Peter Wasser

SF Commercial Properties Fund – Sustainable modernisations successfully implemented in various properties

The SF Commercial Properties Fund sends a strong signal for the future viability of its properties with targeted investments in sustainability and efficiency. 

  • Envelope renovations in St. Gallen: The properties in St. Gallen were upgraded with partial renovations to the façade, windows and roof to ensure long-term energy efficiency and value retention. 

  • Modern heating systems: In the properties in Lyss and St. Gallen, the existing oil heating systems were replaced with sustainable district heating connections, an important step towards reducing CO₂ emissions. 

  • Photovoltaic initiatives: In St. Gallen, a new photovoltaic system was successfully installed and put into operation, while in Langenthal the leasing of roof space for a further photovoltaic system is being examined. 

These measures underline the SF Commercial Properties Fund's commitment to sustainable and future-oriented property management. 

 

 

Various contract extensions in the second half of 2024

Asset and portfolio management was able to secure numerous contract extensions for space totalling around 8 600 m2 in various properties. 

  • Castione: 5-year contract extensions for Regusci Reco SA (1 398 m2), Home & Stone Living SA (300 m2) and Vebego AG (336 m2) and rental of additional space (80 m2) as well as contract extension for ASM trasporti e scavi Sagl until 31 December 2025 (480 m2

  • Bubendorf:  Contract extension Ringo Türen AG for 5 years (515 m2) and contract extension for De Dietrich until 2028 (2 179 m2

  • Allschwil: Extension of contract with the canton of Basel-Landschaft for 5 years (436 m2)

  • Meisterschwanden: Contract extension with ESTECH Industries AG until 2040 (4 487 m2

  • Aclens: Contract extension Her-Huyl Génie Civile SA for 5 years (688 m2)

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Portrait Hans-Peter Wasser

Hans-Peter Wasser

Portfolio Manager Real Estate Direct
SF Commercial Properties Fund

Member of Senior Management

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