David Hauerland at Forbes Money Masterminds 2026: Apartment buildings, retail parks and coffee
The real estate investment group Fidurock was once again among the main partners of the Forbes Money Masterminds 2026 conference, which took place on April 14 in the inspiring venue of Uhelný Mlýn. The event brought together leading experts to discuss current developments in the investment environment and opened topics that are shaping both society and investor decision-making today.
In addition to Fidurock’s presence in the EXPO zone, where visitors had the opportunity to learn more about the group’s activities and its real estate funds, David Hauerland, Managing Director of Fidurock, also appeared on the main stage.
As part of the panel “Apartment building, retail park and coffee”, he shared not only Fidurock’s perspective on real estate as an investment asset class, but also his personal experience with the media response following his appearance on DVTV. This situation sparked a broader discussion on financial literacy, investing and housing affordability — topics that strongly resonate across society today. In the next part of the discussion, David Hauerland focused on Fidurock’s long-term investment approach. This approach is based on the belief that a strong portfolio is not built on short-term trends, but on stable assets with long-term performance.
Such assets include apartment buildings in city centres and retail parks, which represent distinct yet complementary segments. According to Fidurock, rental housing in central locations remains a highly relevant investment strategy, particularly in an environment of limited supply and stable demand in major cities.
Retail parks, on the other hand, serve as defensive investment assets, driven by everyday demand for essential goods and services, especially in smaller regional cities. This makes them resilient even during periods of economic uncertainty.
One of the key messages of the conference was the importance of a rational approach to investing.
I consider both apartment buildings and retail parks to be a stabilising component of a well-structured investment portfolio. It’s not about what is currently the most attractive or trendy, but about what works in the long term. Investments should not be driven by emotion, but by resilience and proper diversification.
The Forbes Money Masterminds conference also provided Fidurock with an opportunity to meet investors, partners and the broader professional community. Discussions took place not only on stage but also in the EXPO zone, where the group presented its current activities, including its two real estate funds focused on residential buildings and retail parks.
