Research approach

IBUS is a research driven firm. Extensive research drives every IBUS investment decision:

Macro-economic and demographic level This analysis is conducted prior to the basic decision to start looking in detail at a certain country or investment sector.

Analysis at regional and city level Typical questions that need to be answered in this phase are which economic sectors and companies determine the economic performance of a certain city or area. Demographic trends within the region and government decisions on which direction to expand cities/areas are also taken into account.

Micro level The analysis ends with a thorough screening of tenant lists, property-related costs and the long-term development of both the city and its surrounding area.

The entire research analysis leads to a conclusion on rental potential and the positioning of a certain property in its specific sub-market. All the information gathered in the analysis is put into an extensive financial model, which is the basis for the model set up for every investment fund initiated by IBUS.