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Lloyds Chambers
Winner: 2019 CoStar Investment Deal of the Year
Lloyds Chambers
Grade-A office building in central London acquired for £67.9M (10.5% yield). Through joint venture structuring and active management, Anacott achieved planning permission to double the NIA and successfully exited at £100M, earning 36.9% IRR and 3.8x ROE.
Winner: 2019 CoStar Investment Deal of the Year
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Grade-A office building in central London acquired for £67.9M (10.5% yield). Through joint venture structuring and active management, Anacott achieved planning permission to double the NIA and successfully exited at £100M, earning 36.9% IRR and 3.8x ROE.
Winner: 2019 CoStar Investment Deal of the Year
Redevelopment and restructuring of mortgage debt secured by two adjacent office buildings at 71 & 77 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 4AY.
Redevelopment and restructuring of £120M debt with £81.4M DPO | Secured £90.5M new financing.
A landmark £360MM financing — capital raise combining real estate construction and Outernet immersive technology operating business. Structured with Blackstone and Goldman Sachs for a 5-year term.
Loan: £445M term financing | Award: 2017 Real Estate Capital Financing Deal of the Year – Development
£445M financing — London’s largest 2021 standalone capital raise combining real estate and immersive technology. Structured with CarVal and Credit Suisse for a 4-year term plus extension.
Loan: £445M term financing
A landmark deal that redefined Berlin’s commercial skyline. Through strategic negotiation and leasing innovation, the Sony Center was stabilized and sold for €590 million, achieving market-leading yields and full occupancy within two years.
Acquisition cost: €525 million (€4,500/sqm)
An iconic Frankfurt skyscraper anchored by the European Central Bank. Acquired through an innovative financing structure and strategic timing that maximized value through tenant retention and yield optimization.
Acquisition price: €440 million (€7,900/sqm)
Development of Mall of Split, Croatia’s premier shopping centre, alongside multiple residential and hospitality projects. Ongoing landbank prepared for mixed-use expansion.
Highlights: Built and sold Mall of Split + residential projects
£132M long-term Aviva facility (Gilts +165bps). London’s mixed-use hub across 250,000+ sqft NIA with serviced offices and serviced retail.
Arranged and structured a £132MM term loan
Mixed-use property featuring Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant and luxury flats. Repositioned through rent reviews and refurbishments. Planned green residential redevelopment with additional massing.
Yield: 6% | Projected IRR: 25%
Boutique freehold with retail, office, and residential units. Asset management included rent reviews and modernisation, with a green mixed-use residential and retail redevelopment.
Yield: 6% | IRR: 25%
Structured €44M acquisition (22,189 sqm) with PPF Real Estate to reposition and stabilise an institutional-grade office building in Tiergarten.
Deal Size: €44M (22,189 sqm, 40% vacancy)
Restructuring of €32.5M debt secured by an 11,276 sqm retail property leased to Saturn in Frankfurt am Main.
Property Value: €37.7M
Cross-border restructuring of €256M portfolio comprising 10 commercial properties (6 in the Netherlands, 4 in Germany).
DPO: €36.5M (on €88M loan portion)
Restructuring of €48M mortgage debt across three Hornbach-leased retail properties in Berlin, Nuremberg, and Potsdam.
Transaction Size: €48M
Restructured €15M securitised debt secured by a vacant 8,000 sqm former Deutsche Telekom HQ. Executed debt purchase for €3.475M and exited in 2014 with a strong opportunistic return.
Bought distressed €15M loan for €3.47M; 25% IRR exit
Restructuring and sale of a €45.271M debt facility secured by a 41,870 sqm office asset in Hamburg.
Asset Size: 41,870 sqm | Sale Price: €19.1M
£26M term loan (65% LTV) structured with HSBC — UK’s first financing of a cold storage operating business, blending real estate with automation logistics.
Loan: £26M (65% LTV, HSBC)
Restructuring of €9.423M mortgage debt secured by three retail assets in western Germany.
DPO: €7.5M
Development financing for a large-scale condominium tower scheme in Coconut Grove, Miami, supporting the construction and delivery of a major residential development for Related Group.
Loan Amount: £159,000,000 | LTC: 51%
Refinancing of The Soho Hotel, optimising leverage and capital structure.
Loan: £60,600,000 | LTV: 53%
Hotel planning bridge financing for a prime central London asset to support planning and pre-development works.
Loan: £35,730,000 | LTV: 56%
Portfolio refinancing of Soho assets including The Z Hotel on Old Compton Street.
Loan Amount: £35,500,000 | LTV: 68%
Hotel planning bridge financing for a prime central London asset to support planning and pre-development works.
Loan Amount: £35,250,000 | LTV: 52%
Refinancing of a regional office asset in Borehamwood, securing stable long-term funding against a well-located commercial property for First Property Group plc.
Loan Amount: £33,500,000 | LTV: 51%
Refinancing of a The Nadler Hotel portfolio located in Soho, Victoria and Liverpool.
Loan Amount: £33,400,000 | LTV: 39%
Refinancing of a regional business park in Carlisle, supporting ongoing asset management and income optimisation.
Loan Amount: £32,000,000 | LTV: 65%
Refinancing of a mixed-use portfolio in Prague for Flow East a.s., optimising leverage and capital structure across a diversified asset base.
Loan Amount: £24,000,000 | LTC: 60%
Development financing for a prime central London hotel.
Loan Amount: £22,000,000 LTC: 66%
Refinancing of a leisure and residential asset in Chelsea, securing enhanced terms against a prime London location.
Loan Amount: £15,790,000 | LTV: 60%
Bridge financing to support hotel planning and pre-development works for The Nadler Hotel in Covent Garden.
Loan Amount: £10,173,000 LTC: 65%
Development financing for a prime residential scheme in London W1, supporting the delivery of a central London development.
Loan Amount: £9,092,540 | LTC: 67%
Development financing for a residential scheme in Salford, providing low-leverage funding to support delivery of a regional housing project.
Loan Amount: £8,250,000 | LTC: 33%
Pre-construction bridge financing for a build-to-rent scheme in Glasgow, supporting early-stage development and progression to full construction funding for Apache Capital.
Loan Amount: £8,100,000 | LTC: 85%
Planning bridge facility for a regional hotel asset in Poole, Dorset, providing short-term funding to support planning and pre-development works for residential conversion.
Loan Amount: £7,500,000 | LTV: 68% "
Development financing for a residential scheme in Chepstow, Wales, supporting construction and delivery.
Loan Amount: £5,000,000 | LTC: 71%
Land financing for a site on Holy Island, Anglesey, providing leverage against a strategic land holding.
Loan Amount: £4,680,000 | LTV: 62%
Refinancing of a regional office asset in Westerham for First Property Group plc.
Loan Amount: £2,875,000 | LTV: 50%
Refinancing of a regional office asset in Newbury for First Property Group plc.
Loan Amount: £2,815,500 | LTV: 50%
Development financing for a residential scheme in London WC1, supporting construction and delivery of a central London development.
Loan Amount: £2,750,000 | LTC: 71%
Refinancing of a London buy-to-let residential portfolio.
Loan Amount: £2,262,500 | LTV: 50%
Refinancing of a prime residential asset in London W1, securing improved terms against a well-located property.
Loan Amount: £1,600,000 | LTV: 53%
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Partner Testimonials
Trusted by institutional investors and advisors across Europe.
"Working with Anacott was a game-changer. They didn't just facilitate a deal; they helped us craft the best deal we have ever done in Europe. Their expertise and dedication are second to none."
General Partner
Lloyd Chambers
"Anacott achieved what no one else could — raising capital for an illiquid asset and securing the full spectrum of capital that made Outernet a reality, from development and operating capital to venture and term facilities. James Lapushner is an exceptional talent."
General Partner
Outernet St Giles
"Anacott delivered the most competitive 10-year, interest-only financing for our complex operating business — a result no other firm could match."
General Partner
Bourne Capital
"Anacott was our best partner in Europe and turned Lloyds Chambers into our standout European deal."
General Partner
Lloyds Chambers
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from capital partners and transaction professionals.
What is the “Powered Land Thesis”?
Powered Land & Onsite Energy Solutions: We identify and secure strategically located land parcels suited for industrial, data center, and renewable energy projects. All sites are vetted for accessibility, zoning, and long-term development potential.
What returns can investors expect?
Historically, we have delivered an average post-tax IRR of ~20% and achieved 2x return on equity across our projects. Our average hold period is around 4 years, from acquisition and repositioning to exit.
What type of investments does Anacott focus on?
We specialize in contrarian real estate and special situations — acquiring assets where others see risk, repositioning them, and generating sustainable long-term value.
What differentiates Anacott from traditional real estate investors?
Conviction. While most investors follow the crowd, we identify value in overlooked assets, execute full-cycle management, and leverage 25+ years of expertise.
Who are your typical capital partners?
Our partners are primarily institutional investors, including hedge funds and other sophisticated capital providers who can evaluate complex opportunities without bias.
Where does Anacott invest?
We invest across Europe, with a focus on the UK and Germany.
How large is your team?
Efficiency is our competitive edge. Anacott runs a lean core of senior principals and analysts and scales with specialist partners when needed. This structure shortens decision cycles and has delivered £20B+ of transactions and award‑winning results.