All Europe articles – Page 30
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Asset Manager NewsUnion Investment and GARBE acquire Logistics Real Estate Portfolio in Italy
Union Investment and GARBE Industrial Real Estate GmbH (“GARBE”) jointly acquired a portfolio consisting of two new logistics buildings with a combined effective floor area of around 137,600 square metres in Italy from “HEVF 2 Italy A” fund invested by Hines, global real estate investment, development and property manager, and managed by Prelios SGR via an off-market transaction.
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White papers2023 Outlook: European energy demand picture could spell milder recession
Energy remains a key factor in Europe’s shorter-term economic and stock market performance, and while the region remains on the brink of recession, there are signs the downturn may not be as deep as feared in the immediate aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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White papersThe case for alternatives in uncertain markets
Investor demand for alternative real estate sectors in Europe continues to remain at record levels. Sectors once viewed as niche have established themselves as part of well diversified real estate portfolios, with specialised strategies such as student accommodation, build-to- rent, life sciences and healthcare now regularly featured among the top of investor’s sectoral wish-lists.
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White papersOutlook 2022: European real estate
We plot out our expectations for real estate next year and beyond, including why the asset class is pivotal in the fight against climate change, and how investors can turn that in their favour.
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White papersRecent developments do not change our expectations for the Russia-Ukraine war
The war in Ukraine will continue to dictate Europe’s prospects in 2023. It will shape local and EU politics, energy security, industrial policy, and international relations. In this article, we outline our expectations for the next phase of the war and offer an optimistic prospect for peace negotiations to lead to a cessation of hostilities in the second half of the year.
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White papersEuropean fixed income: the difficult equation if the energy crisis persists
Beyond the impact of domestic economic variables, euro rates are determined by the energy crisis and political monetary choices. The combination of a new regime of higher energy prices and persistent expansionary fiscal policy could lead to a debt supply shock and persistent inflationary pressures.
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White papersWhen fiscal policy puts the European institutions under pressure
“The new governance proposed by the Commission goes in the right direction, but risks of failing are high.”
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White papersA reset for European real estate is underway
2023 could be a golden vintage for property investors
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White papersMacro outlook – The clouds around the inflation peak
The inflation shock has defined 2022. Not primarily because as usual, by eroding purchasing power and corporate margins it has hampered consumption and investment – private spending has been remarkably resilient actually in the developed world given the circumstances – but because it has marked the end of an era for monetary policy.
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White papersUK Office Sector Analysis
Investors and occupiers alike are increasingly aware of the need to improve and upgrade stock to meet sustainability criteria in the pathway to achieving net zero. Half of the respondents within the RICS 2021 Sustainability report claimed that ‘green leases’ command premium rents, and 30% stated that brown buildings offer reduced rents to compensate tenants. Simultaneously, numerous surveys of investors have highlighted a willingness to pay a premium for space with the best green credentials.
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White papersEurope’s Political Strength Will Buffer the Coming Downturn
The recession will be painful, but the “old continent” is proving surprisingly adept at facing new challenges
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White papersThree things to watch in European high yield fixed income
European high yield bonds are warranting a closer look by investors given the significant re-pricing of fixed income markets during 2022.
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PodcastThe greenest French district heating operator
With climate change being one of the most pressing challenges of our time coupled with the energy crisis currently plaguing Europe there is a clear need for both the strengthening of energy security and an increase in renewable sources of energy.
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White papersTailwinds hasten hydrogen’s cost-competitiveness, albeit demand still lags
Our original research review of the hydrogen economy a few years ago led us to conclude that hydrogen would play a key role in decarbonisation.
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White papersResilience and selectivity: The outlook for real estate long income
Renos Booth, Isabel Gossling and Kris McPhail from our real estate long income team discuss the strengths of long-income strategies in a period of high inflation and rising rates.
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White papersESG Thema #11 - EU Sustainable Finance Action Plan: State of play
Countries and corporates’ carbon reduction plans are still falling short of the 1.5°C target in order to align with the Paris Agreement. According to the Climate Policy Initiative, an additional $1.6 to $3.8 trillion per year is required to finance the energy transition.
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White papersFalse sense of security from easing energy prices
Natural gas prices have plunged since their summer peak, supported by ample stocks and by the EU emergency measures. While near-term stress has eased, longer-term supply/demand tightness remains, calling for higher risk premiums. As Russia loses its leverage, demand elasticity and weather might be the new pivotal gas drivers.
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White papersHow the ECB’s climate tilt favours ice cubes
The European Central Bank is gradually decarbonising its corporate bond holdings in a move that will be beneficial to borrowers with clear net-zero targets. We expect increased spread differentiation between transition leaders and transition laggards, and consider how the design of our TargetNetZero strategy is well-positioned to capture the opportunities.
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White papersCommunication Is Key Driver of Success for Hotel CEOs as Strategies Shift
Hotel Leaders Say There Are More Opportunities If Companies Can Weather Likely Recession
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Asset Manager NewsInvesco residential fund invests in German sustainable wood buildings
Invesco Real Estate has added a wooden-built German development to its open-ended European residential real estate fund.
