German Development Partners: Strong partners for portfolio holders and investors
Two renowned German real estate companies have joined forces to offer service development throughout Germany as an alliance of leading project developers. Landmarken and ehret+klein have jointly founded German Development Partner GmbH (GDP) for this purpose. The company is based in Frankfurt. The new company aims to offer both portfolio holders and international investors a "one-stop service" for the whole of Germany.
"Now is the right time for cooperation. With GDP, we are combining the many years of experience and expertise of both partners. Investors benefit from our in-depth knowledge of local markets and gain easy access to the German real estate market," says Michael Ehret. The founder of ehret+klein will lead GDP as co-CEO alongside Landmarken CEO Jens Kreiterling. He adds: "Our services benefit portfolio holders who need to make their portfolios marketable again, as well as investors who are planning to enter the German market or who want to build up a pipeline of residential properties or neighborhoods – from project development to operation."
The advantages of the alliance are obvious: Together, Landmarken and ehret+klein combine nationwide coverage with in-depth regional expertise that extends far beyond the A cities. "Thanks to our multiple local presences, we understand the cities and speak their language," continues Jens Kreiterling. From acquisition and sales to property management and operation, GDP offers expertise for the entire real estate life cycle – all from a single source. "We combine our expertise to develop valuable real estate as long-term partners," says Michael Ehret.
GDP focuses on service development in all asset classes: compact, user-friendly housing for all target groups—from families to seniors and students to companies that need housing for their employees—as well as commercial, neighborhood, and urban development. This can also include portfolio transformations. GDP also targets distressed project developments in order to give them new prospects. "In doing so, we stand for uniform standards, a clear ESG focus, transparent pricing, and binding reporting," Michael Ehret continues. In addition to service development, capital investments or joint ventures are also conceivable. Depending on the region, implementation will then be carried out either by Landmarken or ehret+klein.
Philipp Lehnert and Tobias Blöchinger are responsible for the operational business of the new company as managing directors. "The German market is difficult for new investors to tap into," says Philipp Lehnert. "We are exactly the right partner, especially for investments in multiple cities." Tobias Blöchinger emphasizes the synergy effects resulting from the combined expertise in project development, planning, urban design, management, and operations. "Our customers will benefit from this just as much as we do."
It is no coincidence that Landmarken and ehret+klein found each other: "It was important for us to find a partner who shares our values and has the same quality standards," says Jens Kreiterling. "We are a perfect match and can learn from each other. We develop and implement projects on the stable foundation of shared experience and act on behalf of our customers as if it were our own property." Regional expertise also played a role in the merger: While ehret+klein is primarily active in the south and also in Berlin, Landmarken's focus is mainly in the west and Hamburg, although it also has experience in eastern German states through its sister company ecoPARKS.
"Together, we bring a Germany-wide presence with regional roots to the table – for a stronger market position and better scalability," says Michael Ehret. "In addition to our shared focus on sustainability, social responsibility, and future-proof urban development, we also share resources in areas such as digitalization, financing, and project management. This enables us to always create the best solution for our customers."
about Landmarken AG
Landmarken is a developer, investor, and manager of real estate and neighborhoods with almost 40 years of experience. The company impresses with its financial strength, expertise in sustainable urban development, social responsibility, and the creation of living spaces that foster identity.
about Ehret+Klein AG
for 20 years, ehret+klein has stood for integrated real estate expertise, strong regional roots in southern Germany, and a focus on sustainable, urban neighborhood development with social added value.
