Acting on behalf of Aviva Group entities, Aviva Investors Real Estate France has bought a logistics platform from Affine, constructed in the Aube logistics park at Buchères, near Troyes (10). The platform is entirely rented on a long-term lease to Eurodif, a European home and fashion goods retailer. It was built by Concerto European Developer, which was a subsidiary of Affine until December 2014.

The platform was delivered in May 2013 and occupies floor space of 24,700 sqm, which can be extended to 30,000 sqm. The complex comprises, in particular, a retail centre of about 22,900 sqm, including an automated order preparation “process”.

In this transaction, BNP Paribas Real Estate, JLL and Haussmann Notaires acted as advisors to the seller. Arthur Lloyd Asset Management, Lauzarque and Uguen/Vidalenc et Associés advised the buyer.