AG Gruppen and Alma Property Partners sell an additional 200 apartments to PenSam

Alma Property Partners and AG Gruppen have sold the residential property Smedekær in Albertslund (greater Copenhagen) to PenSam. Smedekær is approximately 15,600 sqm distributed across 200 rental apartments and was the first completed project in the larger transformation of the Hersted Industripark into Albertslund’s new vibrant district with housing, businesses, and green areas.

The project was developed and constructed jointly by AG Gruppen and Alma Property Partners. Construction began in February 2023 and was completed during the summer of last year and is now ready to be handed over to PenSam. This marks the second recent sale to the pension fund by the two partners. Earlier this year, the Lyskilden project in Herlev was also sold to PenSam.

“From the start, Smedekær has been a project with high ambitions - both in terms of architecture, quality, and especially as the first completed project in the broader transformation of Hersted Industripark. We are proud to have delivered this project in partnership with Alma Property Partners and are pleased that PenSam has chosen to invest in the project,” said Bjarke Windeløv Graae, CEO of AG Gruppen.

Designed with a focus on diverse housing types in green surroundings, Smedekær offers apartments suited to families, young people, and seniors alike. The units have been in high demand and the property has been fully leased since completion.

“Smedekær is yet another strong outcome of our collaboration with AG Gruppen. The project has been built to a high standard, and significant thought has gone into creating the right balance between functionality, aesthetics, and tenant needs. We are very pleased with the result and see the sale to PenSam as a confirmation of the project’s attractiveness and strength,” said Hüseyin Meric, Partner at Alma Property Partners.

At PenSam, the acquisition is seen as a major opportunity, with Smedekær marking the first step in the transformation of Hersted Industripark.

“Smedekær is not just an investment in bricks and mortar, but in the urban life of the future. The project combines high quality with a strong sustainability profile and an attractive location. The development complements PenSam’s property portfolio and aligns with our goal of strengthening our portfolio with high-quality properties in strategic locations, across both residential and commercial sectors. The property’s long-term potential contributes both to a positive local development and to our goal of delivering stable and attractive returns to our 500,000 pension members. We thank Alma and AG Gruppen for a smooth and professional process,” said Jeppe Starup, Head of Private Capital and Real Assets at PenSam.

The project is located at Malervangen 15, Glostrup - close to Vestskoven and the upcoming light rail station. The Hersted area has been designated by Albertslund Municipality as a strategic development zone and will be transformed into a sustainable mixed-use neighborhood with both housing and commercial areas. Smedekær is DGNB Gold certified.

Alma Property Partners and AG Gruppen were advised by Accura, Horten, EY, and CBRE. PenSam was advised by Poul Schmith, KPMG, KHR, and Colliers.

For additional information, please contact:

Bjarke Windeløv Graae, CEO, AG Gruppen
+45 6613 3332
presse@aggruppen.dk

Hüseyin Meric, Partner, Alma Property Partners
+45 31 65 00 42
huseyin.meric@almaproperty.dk

Jeppe Starup, Head of Private Capital & Real Assets | Alternative investments
+45 60 43 01 64
jsta@pensam.dk