Vastned Retail acquires high street shop in Istanbul for €18 million

The historical building will be renovated throughout, creating highly efficient shop floors. The historical façade will remain intact, so that the current character of the property and the street shape will not be affected. At present, the property is let to various local tenants. After the renovation, the retail space is expected to be let to one or more international retailers at market conditions. The property will be completed in the autumn of 2011. Renovation costs including interest on the principal investment are estimated at approx. €4.5 million.

The anticipated rental income is approx. €1.5 million per year, taking the net yield to over 7%. Reinier van Gerrevink, CEO VastNed Retail: “This acquisition marks a major step for us in putting the Turkish portfolio definitively on the map. We will continue our present strategy, which is to only acquire high street shops in prime locations. With the scheduled renovation we are responding to demand from international retailers for large floor areas.”

source : VastNed