Residential waterfront project in Erkner

About Us

Agile, analytical, and reliable – since its founding in 2001, Livory has continuously adapted to changing market needs.

Today, the company stands for the development of future-oriented residential concepts with a focus on Build-to-Rent (BTR) and serviced apartments.

Livory develops and delivers tailor-made concepts that are individually aligned with the specific requirements of the location, site, tenants, and investors.

Our Values

100% living in Germany's A cities

Highest development and ESG standards

Strong in-house expertise and partner network

Experienced, highly qualified and digitally minded

We find solutions for every eventuality

Scale & Focus

100% living in Germany's A cities

Process Excellence

Highest development and ESG standards

Build Expertise

Strong in-house expertise and partner network

Next-Gen Team

Experienced, highly qualified and digitally minded

Long-Term Alignment

We find solutions for every eventuality

Developer & Operator

Leading property developer with proven expertise

Livory is a leading developer in the Build-to-Rent (BTR) and serviced apartments sector, with many years of experience in the hotel segment. In recent years, more than 7,500 residential units have been delivered, generating a total volume of approximately €1.6 billion.

Robust pipeline and financial resilience

With a secured project volume of approximately €900 million and ongoing construction activity despite challenging market conditions, Livory is one of the few active developers capable of meeting current industry demands. Our institutional partnerships further highlight the company’s stability and long-term strategic orientation.

Focus on sustainability

Our developments meet the highest sustainability standards, including DGNB Gold, EU taxonomy and the EH55/40 energy efficiency standards. ESG-oriented planning ensures regulatory compliance, risk minimisation and long-term value creation. Social aspects are also integrated into our development and operational processes.

Integrated investment and asset management

Livory Capital brings together investment, fund and asset management services. With €450 million in assets under management, we offer institutional investors structured and reliable financial solutions. Our management activities generate product ideas, market access and operational expertise, complemented by active crisis management.

Backed by strong partnerships and expertise

As a portfolio company of Henderson Park, Livory has a solid financial foundation and benefits from strategic support, deep market knowledge and a strong network of institutional partners – the basis for scalability and sustainable growth.

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Excellence

Over 20 years of excellence – sustainable development & operation

Building, Operating & Managing

Livory is a fully vertically integrated living platform offering all services across the real estate value chain
Since 2001 Livory successfully developed more than 110 properties all over Germany
Livory delivers a GDV of more than EUR 200 m p.a. equaling more than 2,000 units p.a. to institutional investors as well as privates and family offices
The Group leverages its strong network and partnerships to investors, banks, brokers and tenants with an experience team of 39 employees
It’s sister company smartments with more than 70 employees operates Serviced Apartments all over Germany and Austria since 2012
Livory and smartments are fully committed to ESG with establishing CSRD guidelines, planning and constructing according to EU-taxonomy and certifying their developments with highest standards

Value Creation

Livory as a vertically integrated full-service provider

Structured and Analytical Start

Data-driven market analysis
Sourcing through established network
In-depth understanding of construction costs through data-driven analysis and broad general contractor network
Dynamic financial modelling with sensitivity analyses
Early engagement with banking partners to secure financing

Unlocking Potential of Every Site

Strong network to architects and planners
Experienced team of in-house architects and civil engineers
Maximization of building right
Early Integration of ESG criteria
Early engagement to ensure planning meets tenant’s needs
Well-connected in local politics

Full Control of Cost and Timing

Strong general contractor network
Software-based tendering and awarding
Technology-driven cost tracking
Regular reporting (Equity & Financing)
On-site operation management

Streamlined Processes, Consistent Delivery

Decade of operational excellence
Automated, unit-level rent setting
Fully digitized & standardized lead generation
Digital leasing process ensures lease execution within 72 hours
Live reporting and tracking of leases
Maintenance & Quality Management with strong supplier network

Informed Investment Decisions, Trusted Partnerships

Extensive investor network
Proven track record
In-depth market intelligence
Seamless transaction preparation
Transaction Management

Comprehensive Reporting
Proactive Asset Management
Strategic Advisory Services
Robust Supplier Network
Risk Management Expertise
ESG Integration in terms of asset and financing

Partners

Our strong and established network

Banks | General contractors | Investors | Architects & planners

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