2016 Media Releases
Deutsche Asset Management Announces Acquisition of 90 Arthur Street, North Sydney, Australia
Deutsche Asset Management (Deutsche AM) today announced that it has acquired 90 Arthur Street, North Sydney, NSW for AUD $73.5 million on behalf of one of its German funds.
Built in 1987, the building comprises over 9,000 square meters of office and retail space over 15 floors, with car parking facilities. Currently leased to a total of ten office and retail tenants, the property has undergone significant upgrades since 2013 including ground level refurbishment, with further improvements planned. Positioned in a prominent North Sydney business district, 90 Arthur Street enjoys close proximity to Sydney CBD with direct transport links and amenities.
“We are pleased to add this property to our portfolio as we continue to increase our Asia Pacific exposure,” said Victoria Sharpe, Head of Real Estate, Asia Pacific. She added, “This is the first acquisition for the fund in Australia and the fundamentals of the North Sydney office market align well with its investment strategy.”
The real estate business of Deutsche AM currently holds EUR 48.2 billion in assets under management globally; and EUR 2.3 billion in Asia Pacific as at June 30, 2016.
The business will continue to seek investment opportunities in Australia and the Asia region.
For further information please contact:
Mia Popplewell Phone: + 61 (2) 8258 2092 Email: mia.popplewell@db.com
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