1530 Real Estate advises VDG Real Estate on the sale of Warehouse Ede to Macquarie Asset Management

VDG Real Estate has sold VDG Warehouse Ede to global asset manager Macquarie Asset Management. VDG Warehouse Ede is a future-proof warehouse consisting of 6,850 m² of modern logistics space, 3,600 m² of office space, 1,300 m² of vide and 1,300 m² of showroom. VDG Real Estate was advised and assisted in this transaction by 1530 Real Estate.

VDG Warehouse Ede is located at an A-location at the heart of the thriving agri-food sector in the Netherlands: Food & Business Park Ede. VDG Warehouse Ede is not only located at the heart of the FoodValley, but also at a prominent location along the A12 and A30 motorways.

The development is characterized by a light, playful and transparent design that breathes connection, innovation and interaction on all sides. In addition to the architectural design and detailing for greenery, VDG Warehouse Ede also meets the highest sustainability requirements. For example, this development has a BREAAM ‘Excellent’ certification and the roof will be completely transformed into a local generation location for sustainable energy with the use of solar panels.

VDG Warehouse Ede is fully let and custom developed for tenant HatchTech. HatchTech is an innovative high-tech developer and supplier of plantation products. A leading company in the market that offers poultry companies the opportunity to get the most out of the genetic potential of their birds. The head office is in the Netherlands and with offices in China and Ukraine, HatchTech is able to reach a market in more than 40 countries.

Macquarie Asset Management has been active in European logistics real estate for more than 15 years. Christian Goebel, Co-Head of Macquarie Asset Management’s Core/Core-Plus Real Estate Strategy: “It is a great privilege to add this exceptional logistics location to our portfolio. VDG Real Estate has built an impressive development, designed to meet the increasing needs of its tenants and clients through its unique facilities.”

Erik van Dijk, owner VDG Real Estate: “We are extremely proud that we have sold this high-quality, future-proof and sustainable development, VDG Warehouse Ede, to Macquarie Asset Management. The sale shows that the demand for the core product continues to exist, even in a changing market.”