About Us

Stewart Bennett
Global Head of Alternatives

Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate Partners is a property specialist that manages assets of £7.1 billion (as at 31 December 2022) for clients across Europe. We operate as part of Columbia Threadneedle Investments and take a pro-active approach to investing. We aim to get close to our customers, exceed expectations and deliver outperformance.

We manage assets of £7.1 billion* on behalf of a range of clients across Europe

Our sole purpose is to create and manage successful property investment portfolios. We think being close to our clients helps us achieve this. That’s why we have offices in London, Munich and Paris. This European platform provides scope for expansion as well as the means to generate strong returns for investors.

We offer a range of property investments and asset management opportunities across numerous real estate markets in Europe. Our portfolio is well diversified across sub-sectors and geographies.

* as at 31 December 2022

We benefit from having a strong parent company

Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate Partners is a property specialist that operates as part of Columbia Threadneedle Investments. At Columbia Threadneedle Investments, we invest to make a difference in your world, and the wider world. Millions of people rely on us to manage their money and invest for their future. Our reach is expansive, with 2,700 people – including more than 650 investment specialists – spanning the world. But for us, a global perspective is about more than numbers, it is about the smarter advantage we create when we bring our teams’ insights together. We’ve built our diverse expertise and on-the-ground knowledge into our processes and solutions, covering almost every asset class and market.

We take a pro-active approach

We continually review our processes, future themes, opportunities and assets to generate value and create sustainable income.

Our extensive network of contacts, local reputation and experience ensures strong access to on and off-market transactions.

We are a specialist team

We have been managing property for over 50 years. Our highly experienced team maintain strong relationships with investors, shareholders, industry contacts and occupiers, which we believe is key to managing this personal asset class.

We combine an entrepreneurial approach with sophisticated, structured, institutional practices.

Risk Disclaimer

The value of your investments and any income from them can go down as well as up and you may not get back the original amount invested. Capital at risk.

Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate Partner’s Awards

Diversity & Inclusion award

EPRA Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2020

EPRA Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2020
WINNER: Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate Partners

sBPR Most Improved Award logo

EPRA sustainability Best Practice Recommendations 2020

Most Improved Award
WINNER: CT Real Estate Investments

sBPR Gold award logo

EPRA sustainability Best Practice Recommendations 2020

Gold Award
WINNER: CT Real Estate Investments

sBPR Gold award logo

EPRA sustainability Best Practice Recommendations 2020

Gold Award
WINNER: Balanced Commercial Property Trust

sBPR Gold award logo

EPRA sustainability Best Practice Recommendations 2019

Gold Award
WINNER: Balanced Commercial Property Trust

European Property Investor Awards 2018 logo

PIE European Property Investor Awards 2018

Fund of the Year – Retail
WINNER: CT REP Best Value Europe I

Fund Awards 2017 logo

Portfolio Adviser Fund Awards 2017

Gold Award
WINNER: CT UK Property Fund (managed by CT REP)

Europe Property Awards

PIE Europe Property Awards 2016

Fund of the Year – New Fund
WINNER: CT REP Best Value Europe I

Investment Trust Awards 2016 logo

Moneywise Investment Trust Awards 2016

Property Direct UK Category
WINNER: Balanced Commercial Property Trust (managed by CT REP)