Michael Kovacs
Founding Partner at Castleforge, a research-based, thematic, vertically integrated real estate investor, investing in the UK and Europe on behalf of pension funds, institutions and individuals.
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Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 25min
#119 Michael Kovacs, Founding Partner at Castleforge
Michael Kovacs, Founding Partner at Castleforge, shares insights from his journey as a real estate investor. The conversation kicks off with a quirky story about how getting stuck in a lift spurred his entrepreneurial spirit. He discusses the evolution of the office market post-COVID, highlighting the shift in tenant preferences and the importance of quality locations. Kovacs also addresses the fundraising challenges for Castleforge's fourth fund and explores opportunities in Asia and the Middle East, revealing key shifts in investor sentiment.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 36min
When A 6 CAP Is No Longer A 6 CAP - Only The Paranoid (Office Investors) Survive
The podcast discusses the shift in office investments towards flexible workspace solutions, highlighting Castleforge's success in Glasgow with over 90% occupancy and higher desk rates. They argue for updated valuation models for office spaces, suggesting Flex spaces offer a more reliable income stream. The conversation touches on future office space valuations and evolving investor models to meet the demand for Flex spaces.
