Cross-Border Real Estate Advisory
International real estate investment requires navigating complex legal structures, diverse tax regimes, local market dynamics, and regulatory frameworks that vary significantly between the United States and Europe. European investors seeking exposure to US commercial real estate face questions about entity structuring, FIRPTA implications, state-level tax considerations, and market selection. American investors looking at European property must understand local landlord-tenant law, building regulations, ESG requirements, and the dynamics of markets from London to Berlin to Amsterdam.
Crossover Consulting has advised on more than 40 cross-border real estate transactions and investment programs with a combined asset value exceeding $1.5 billion. Our real estate practice connects deep market knowledge in both the US and European property markets with transaction execution capability and investor access. We serve institutional investors, family offices, real estate private equity firms, and developers seeking to establish or expand their transatlantic property portfolios.
Our approach begins with a clear understanding of your investment thesis, return requirements, and risk parameters. We then apply our market expertise to identify specific opportunities that match your criteria, whether you are seeking core office assets in gateway cities, value-add multifamily investments in growth markets, or development opportunities in emerging locations. Our local knowledge on both sides of the Atlantic ensures that investment decisions are grounded in accurate market intelligence.
Structuring International Real Estate Investments
The tax and legal structuring of cross-border real estate investments is critical to returns. We work with specialized real estate attorneys and tax advisors in both jurisdictions to design holding structures that optimize tax efficiency, manage liability exposure, and facilitate eventual exit. For European investors in US real estate, this includes navigating FIRPTA withholding, blockers and check-the-box elections, and state income tax planning. For US investors in Europe, we address VAT considerations, transfer taxes, and treaty-based structuring.
We also advise PropTech companies seeking to expand across the Atlantic, helping them navigate the different technology adoption patterns, regulatory requirements, and partnership opportunities in US and European real estate markets. The convergence of real estate and technology creates significant cross-border opportunities that we help clients identify and capture.
Capital Placement for Real Estate
Our investor network includes more than 60 institutional real estate investors, family offices with real estate allocations, and specialized real estate funds across North America and Europe. We match investment opportunities with the right capital partners, structuring transactions that align interests and optimize risk-adjusted returns for all parties.
Our Approach
Investment Strategy & Market Selection
We work with you to define clear investment criteria and identify the most attractive markets and property segments for your capital. Our analysis covers macro trends, supply-demand dynamics, rental growth prospects, and regulatory considerations.
Deal Sourcing & Due Diligence
We leverage our network to source on- and off-market opportunities, then coordinate comprehensive due diligence covering property condition, financial performance, legal compliance, environmental considerations, and market positioning.
Structuring & Execution
We coordinate with legal and tax advisors to design optimal investment structures, negotiate transaction terms, and manage the closing process. Our cross-border expertise ensures that structures work efficiently under both US and European frameworks.
Asset Management & Exit
We support ongoing portfolio management with market intelligence, performance benchmarking, and strategic advisory. When the time comes, we advise on exit strategies and manage disposition processes to maximize realized returns.