Commercial property in Switzerland

Your property. Your goals.
Our ambition: the best possible outcome for you.

Commercial Real Estate. Full Cycle.

Whether selling, letting or investing: we bring experience and entrepreneurial thinking to help you make the right decisions – and take responsibility for putting them into practice.

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ABOUT US

Specialists in office, industrial and logistics property.

We specialise in the sale and acquisition of commercial property – vacant, let to third parties or owner-occupied, including sale & leasebacks and sale & rentbacks.

As an independent, owner-managed Swiss real estate services company, we support the key stages of the property lifecycle and address local and international requirements. We combine expertise and extensive experience with a strong local and international network and innovative services. Our proprietary data analysis tool provides valuable insights for your acquisition or sale.

We provide strategic and operational support, with an entrepreneurial and results-oriented approach. We respond to changing markets and client needs with agility and foresight.

We look forward to earning your trust on your next project.

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MANAGEMENT

Experience from diverse projects, brought together in one company.

Dear clients and partners,

As owner and Managing Director, I welcome you to Swiss Commercial Invest and would like to introduce our work.

After studying business administration and economics at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, I worked in the real estate departments of EY, PwC and JLL. From early 2007, I spent more than five years at CBRE Zurich handling property transactions across all asset classes. I also valued property portfolios throughout Switzerland and managed corporate real estate projects.

Since 2012, as Managing Director, I have helped clients bring property projects to a successful conclusion in Switzerland and internationally. I look forward to welcoming you as a client.

Philipp Mandl | MRICS

MSc. Economics Managing Director

Services

Your property. Our expertise.

01Investment Solutions02Corporate Solutions03Project Management04Portfolio and Asset Management

INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS

Investment, divestment, sale & leasebacks.

We advise on the sale, acquisition and financing of individual commercial properties and portfolios: income-producing assets, vacant properties and capital release through sale & leasebacks or sale & rentbacks. Early, comprehensive planning helps avoid surprises during a transaction.

Extensive experience, detailed market knowledge and our continuously updated network of domestic and international investors and owners enable efficient transactions on the best possible terms – including complex sale & leasebacks.

Our investment management services include:

Market valuations (BOV)

▪ Market- and property-specific risk and strategy analyses

▪ Professional, contemporary online and offline documentation

▪ Collection, review and structuring of property documents (due diligence)

▪ Setting up, managing and monitoring an encrypted online data room

▪ Strategic preparation and conduct of negotiations

▪ Financing advice and arranging the best possible terms

All services are available individually or as a comprehensive sales, acquisition or finance advisory mandate.

INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS

– SALES MANDATES –

For the sale of income-producing or vacant properties, or capital release through sale & leasebacks or sale & rentbacks, we work with you to develop a market strategy tailored to your needs, the property and the process.

Our experience in investor selection and structured sales across all asset classes supports a smooth process. We assess your property as a whole and consider its specific features to achieve the best possible market positioning and sale.

We report regularly on the market, the property and next steps, allowing us to adapt the sales process together without delay.

INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS

– ACQUISITION MANDATES –

For acquisition mandates, we quickly identify suitable on- and off-market investments. Our access to properties, sometimes on an exclusive basis, and fast, expert and detailed due diligence enable prompt purchase decisions and execution.

Throughout the process, we identify risks early and address them proactively. Long-standing partners in contract and tax law, building services, contamination and financing provide specialist expertise.

We represent you in strategically prepared purchase price negotiations, anticipating different scenarios and developing the right arguments to achieve your objectives.

INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS

– FINANCE ADVISORY –

Debt financing terms often determine whether a transaction succeeds. We provide a transparent comparison of property-specific market terms to help you find the right financing partner.

If required, we prepare the necessary documentation professionally and in a structured format. This can accelerate financing and give you an advantage in a competitive transaction.

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What our clients say.

English translations of the original client statements. Read the German originals.

Birr / Aargau

Marketing the industrial building together with its automated small-parts warehouse was a major challenge, as the potential user profile for such a building is very limited.

Drawing on his experience, Mr Mandl of SCI planned and executed the sales process realistically. His impressive use of the new possibilities offered by web analytics and trends enabled continuous monitoring and management of the process.

Even when prospective buyers raised complex technical questions, he independently obtained the relevant quotations in record time. The sale was therefore completed successfully within the planned timeframe. I sincerely thank Philipp Mandl for his outstanding commitment!

Roland Brack, Owner, BRACK.CH AG

Romanshorn / Thurgau

During the sale of an operating property, we came to know Mr Mandl and Swiss Commercial Invest AG as extremely committed partners who structured the sales process clearly and pursued it with great motivation through to completion. We benefited from his extensive network, and Mr Mandl always kept us up to date and was available for detailed discussions and questions at any time.

Thomas Linder, Head of Real Estate, AMAG Corporate Services AG

Koblenz / Aargau

SCI sold an industrial property with a long history as a production and storage location near the German border. Mr Mandl of SCI structured and managed the sales process with great commitment, professionalism and initiative. Together with our internal international team, we were able to address unexpected issues without any significant delay to the process. The network and knowledge of the Swiss market were excellent and up to date.

This contributed greatly to the good outcome and the relatively smooth negotiations and subsequent transaction. Throughout the process, Mr Mandl kept us informed and was personally available for meetings and discussions. His entrepreneurial approach supported the process and its outcome in a very positive way.

We thank Mr Philipp Mandl for the collaboration and the successful sale of the property.

Berndt Axelsson, Vice President Legal & Risk, FLOKK

Winterthur / Zürich

Marketing our site was a process with many challenges. Thanks to Mr Mandl’s expert support, it was completed very successfully.

Ferenc Deme, Group Real Estate & Facility Management, BASF Schweiz AG

Stäfa / Zürich

With SCI’s support, we found a suitable buyer for the residential and commercial building in Stäfa. Despite a change of Managing Director at Walim AG, SCI successfully mediated between the parties, enabling the sale to be completed.

Daniel Walder, Managing Director, Schuhaus Walder AG

Langenthal / Bern

The property was sold for strategic reasons, and SCI handled the sale efficiently and professionally. The location remains available to our customers, secured through a long-term leaseback agreement.

Kaspar Etter, Delegate of the Board, Q11 AG

Wädenswil / Zürich

Relocating our Zurich site was a process with many challenges, not least because of our specific laboratory space requirements. We thank Mr Mandl for his professional support in finding the location and negotiating the lease.

Andreas Murfeld, Real Estate Manager EMEA, TE Connectivity

Thun / Bern

Marketing our specialised high-bay warehouse presented numerous challenges, particularly because of its complex technical equipment and the limited pool of potential users.

With SCI’s professional support, every stage of the letting process was completed successfully – from thorough market analysis and a targeted marketing strategy to structured negotiations. SCI also fully coordinated the required conversion of the high-bay warehouse: quotations were obtained, site visits were organised, and we received expert advice throughout the process.

The collaboration was consistently solution-oriented, efficient and based on trust. We thank SCI for its outstanding commitment and support through to the successful conclusion of the lease.

Samira Russo, Asset Manager RE Commercial

Kiesen / Bern

For the strategic sale of an operating property, we were able to rely on the active support of Philipp Mandl and Swiss Commercial Invest AG. During the sales process, we came to know Mr Mandl as a highly committed and reliable partner whose dynamic approach contributed significantly to the successful completion of the transaction.

Carsten Bopp, CEO, B+G Schweiz Group

Dietikon / Zürich

With the support of Swiss Commercial Invest AG, represented by Mr Philipp Mandl, we successfully completed the sale of one of our properties on schedule. The approach was pragmatic and focused throughout the process. Even in challenging situations, Mr Mandl demonstrated excellent negotiating skills and a deep understanding of our needs. His commitment enabled us to find a suitable solution for the sale. Our collaboration was consistently based on trust, efficiency and a high degree of professionalism. We can wholeheartedly recommend Swiss Commercial Invest AG and thank Mr Mandl for his dedication.

Philipp Diethelm, Executive Management

Henau / St. Gallen

During the acquisition of two operating properties let on long-term leases in German-speaking Switzerland, we came to know Mr Mandl and Swiss Commercial Invest AG as highly committed and solution-oriented partners. In his role as broker and mediator between the parties, Mr Mandl helped overcome a wide range of obstacles, both during implementation and in the contract negotiations. His sincere and transparent approach made it possible to complete the transaction successfully within the specified timeframe.

Katharina Reimann, CIO, QUANTUS AG

Reinach / Aargau

Our company appointed Swiss Commercial Invest AG, represented by Mr Philipp Mandl, to sell one of our properties. From the start of the process, I greatly appreciated Mr Mandl’s friendly, proactive and professional approach. The transaction ran very smoothly, even though we encountered several complications along the way. Mr Mandl helped us resolve every issue seamlessly and supported us fully in every matter. I wish every project could be handled so professionally and efficiently!

Magda Cvijetić, Global Real Estate, IFF

Nänikon / Zürich

After adjusting the location strategy for our works depot in Nänikon, we sought a transaction partner to sell the property. During our collaboration, we came to know Swiss Commercial Invest AG and Mr Mandl as knowledgeable, agile and reliable business partners.

Our experience throughout the sales process – from preparing the sales documentation to successful completion – was consistently positive, and we look forward to further projects together.

Dr. Pascal Koradi, Delegate of the Board, Managing Director GIVAG

Horgen / Zürich

From the initial review of the new location, we had a two-week window for our relocation. Thanks to our focused collaboration with Mr Mandl of SCI, we were able to complete the detailed assessment and all the steps required for the successful transfer of the tenancy within this tight timeframe.

Karl-Georg Burri, Managing Director of QualiVision AG, a Baumer Elektric AG company

CORPORATE SOLUTIONS

Tenant representation, letting and lease negotiations.

Domestic and international companies need the right property in the right Swiss location, on the best possible terms.

We support the search, selection and leasing process in line with your criteria and preferences, and negotiate new leases.

For space consolidation or relocation, we analyse existing premises, optimisation potential and ways to exit leases: subletting, suitable replacement tenants or renegotiation of existing agreements.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Concept development, space planning and project delivery for leased premises.

We optimise your office and commercial premises through concept development, space planning and project management for leased spaces of every type and size. Experience and commitment underpin the best possible results.

Our project management services include:

▪ Advice to property owners and developers

▪ Condition assessments

▪ Feasibility studies

▪ Requirements analysis

▪ Architectural concepts

▪ Client representation during planning and implementation

All services are available individually or as a comprehensive package.

PORTFOLIO AND ASSET MANAGEMENT

Investment strategies and specific investment and restructuring recommendations.

Coordinated management of one or more properties creates sustainable, profitable portfolios. Expected returns and volatility inform investment and divestment decisions. We analyse individual assets and their relationships within the portfolio.

Together, we define your investment horizon, liquidity needs, cash flow targets and risk appetite as the basis of your investment strategy.

We evaluate the location and characteristics of existing properties, their key opportunities and risks, and their interaction within the portfolio. From this, we derive specific investment and restructuring recommendations.

Ongoing performance and variance analyses enable continuous adaptation to changing conditions and objectives, and timely optimisation.

Team

Personally committed.

Philipp Mandl

Philipp Mandl

Managing Director

MSc. Economics | MRICS philipp.mandl@swiss-ci.com +41 43 888 10 48

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François Bernath

François Bernath

Member of the BoD | COO

MSc. ETH Architecture francois.bernath@swiss-ci.com +41 43 888 10 47

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Teresa Mandl

Teresa Mandl

Member of the BoD | Strategy & Innovation

Dr. oec. teresa.mandl@swiss-ci.com +41 43 888 10 40

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CAREERS

We welcome your unsolicited application.

Swiss Commercial Invest AG Human Resources Chaltenbodenstr. 4B CH-8834 Schindellegi

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CONTACT

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Swiss Commercial Invest AGChaltenbodenstr. 4B / Top floorCH-8834 Schindellegi

Tel : +41 (0)43 888 10 48Fax : +41 (0)43 888 10 44Email : info@swiss-ci.com

Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Member of the Swiss Real Estate Association (SVIT).

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