All Real Estate articles – Page 89
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White papersReality bites: Retailing in a healthy crisis
In the latest instalment of our editorial series, Link, experts from Aviva Investors’ credit, equities and real asset teams discuss the consequences of COVID-19 on the retail sector and their implications for investors.
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White papersHow the Pandemic Changes Real Estate
The global pandemic is changing the way we live, work and play. Such behavioral changes have been felt acutely across commercial real estate markets, and the impact may only accelerate from here. But which changes are short term and which are here to stay?
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White papersThe Future of Climate Change
It is undeniable that the global economy and real estate portfolios are being tested by the COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic has also accentuated the link between the economy and the drivers of climate change.
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Asset Manager NewsDeka Immobilien sells office building in the Netherlands
Deka Immobilien has sold an office building in Amsterdam. The buyer is the global asset manager Aviva Investors. The parties agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The property was sold from the portfolio of the open-ended real estate fund Deka-ImmobilienGlobal.
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Asset Manager NewsGreen News and Views - August 2020: We care about social value, but can it unlock tomorrow’s ESG opportunities?
Climate change, energy needs and water scarcity are counted among the biggest challenges of our century. UBS Asset Management’s Real Estate & Private Markets business (REPM), created by the consolidation of real estate and infrastructure, acknowledges that real assets such as properties and infrastructure contribute significantly to CO2 emissions and the consumption of natural resources.
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White papersEuropean Real Estate: Where the Opportunities are Today
Barings Real Estate’s Valeria Falcone describes how COVID-19 has changed the competitive dynamics across European property markets, and highlights where the team is finding and creating value today.
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Asset Manager NewsDeka Immobilien acquires prestigious office property in Paris
Deka Immobilien has acquired an office property in Paris for EUR 165 million. The seller was the real estate fund Encore+ managed by LaSalle Investment Management. The property will be added to the portfolio of the open-ended real estate fund WestInvest ImmoValue, which is intended for institutional investors.
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White papersAEW Research Flash Report - July 2020
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, occupiers are reassessing their needs for office space as working from home has been implemented. On the back of the 2020 GDP decline, we forecast prime office rents to come down by nearly 10% this year. So far, in 2020 Q2 take-up is down over 20% and vacancy has ticked up by 20 bps from a record low of 5.4% in Q1 2020.
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Asset Manager NewsCapitol Broadcasting Co. And Hines, In Partnership With Usaa Real Estate, Announce Major Mixed-Use Development In Downtown Durham
Partners will develop prime vacant site alongside the renowned American Tobacco Campus
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White papersPhysical Retail “Rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated!”
The quote, attributed to Mark Twain when he read his own obituary in a newspaper, seems an appropriate comparison for media coverage of the retail sector. Whether stories about vacant shops in town centres, the death of the high street or tenants going into administration, all appears to be doom and gloom.
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Asset Manager NewsHines And Waterfront Toronto Break Ground On T3 Bayside Alongside Federal And Provincial Ministers And Mayor John Tory
Hines, the international real estate firm, has begun speculative construction on the workplace component of their Bayside Toronto waterfront master-planned community with the groundbreaking of T3 Bayside, which stands for Timber, Talent and Technology. The occasion was commemorated with a small gathering at the site, which included remarks from The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; The Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure; Mayor of Toronto, John Tory and representatives from Hines and Waterfront Toronto.
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White papersAPAC Real Estate Outlook
The APAC region was the first to be affected by the COVID-19 outbreak at the start of 2020, highlighting the downside impact of the pandemic on economies, particularly tourism arrivals and manufacturing. With the outbreak having evolved into a global pandemic, a recession scenario appears likely for the five developed APAC economies this year. These markets, however, are expected to recover relatively quickly from 1H 2021 onwards (see Figure 1), benefitting from their relative preparedness in handling the pandemic and governments’ strong fiscal and monetary support. This should help bolster investment sentiment in the APAC region.
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White papersCovid-19 & European Real Estate Logistics: Dealing With New Market Dynamics
The lockdown measures implemented between the end of Q1 and beginning of Q2 2020 in most of the developed countries created a strong impact on consumers’ behaviors and habits that has ultimately affected the way companies run their businesses and distribute their products or services.
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White papersResearch Blast – COVID-19 European Office Markets Series, Edition 4 – July 2020
Cut beneath the noise
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White papersWhere the euro was born
The Eurotower is Europe’s most recognisable financial building and has played a crucial role in maintaining Frankfurt’s centuries old reputations as being a major financial centre.
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Asset Manager NewsDeka Immobilien acquires building complex in the Netherlands
Deka Immobilien has acquired a mixed-use building complex in the city centre of The Hague. The seller was a local project developer. The property will be added to the portfolio of the institutional real estate fund S-Domus-Fonds No. 1. The parties agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
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Asset Manager NewsHines Focuses On Creating Value With Comprehensive 2019 Sustainability Report
Sustainability inspires us to innovate, prioritize resilience, and build for the future
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White papersThe tipping point – a new reality for offices?
As offices around the world were shut down in response to government containment measures, in an instant, the working day was shoehorned into our kitchens, bedrooms and living areas. The immediate impact on our lives was one of necessity. CEOs congratulated their teams over the speed of this transition. But, before long, the natural question arose: “Will this lead to a more permanent shift?”
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White papersInvesco Real Estate webinar: The Outlook for Global Offices
Following the recent experience of many global office employees working from home, debate now rages on the outlook for office demand going forward, including how offices will be used and where companies should choose to locate. At this stage we are a long way from having hard answers to these issues and should expect the final outcome to differ across various markets.
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White papersWFH: Is it the death knell for offices?
Some real estate investors believe the successful working from home experiment during this crisis will lead to a long-term decline in demand for offices. We think this is premature.
