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White papersThe future of investment in seniors housing
As financial markets grow increasingly complex and data-driven, alternative asset managers must continuously innovate to maintain a competitive edge. This evolution is particularly important in the Seniors Housing sector, where demographic trends, operational challenges, and regulatory requirements require sophisticated investment strategies.
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White papersAdapting to economic trends in real estate
IREI article – A closer look at the European real estate market and the 5 Ds: debt, deglobalization, demographics, decarbonization, and digitalization
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White papersArchitectural Firms Pension Fund significantly expands mandate in Achmea’s healthcare property fund
Amsterdam, 18 March – The Architectural Firms Pension Fund (‘Pensioenfonds voor de Architectenbureaus’) has given Achmea Real Estate’s Achmea Dutch Healthcare Property Fund (ADHCPF) a new mandate of 58 million euros. This is in addition to the first mandate of €47.5 million with which the pension fund joined the healthcare property fund in 2009.
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White papersNavigating real estate cycles
IREI article on leasing and interest rate cycles and how they may impact real estate opportunities
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White papersFour ways to potentially enhance returns through leverage
Successfully utilizing leverage to enhance returns requires deep expertise. As a top-ten global real estate manager with $22 billion in real estate debt AUM and 60+ years of experience, Principal Real Estate knows how to make leverage work. With $124 billion in transactions over the past decade, we help optimize returns.
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People NewsActis Appoints Rahul Agrawal to Partner
Rahul brings nearly 20 years of experience to his role, leading the origination and execution of energy infrastructure investments for Actis initially in India and later in Southeast Asia (“SEA”).
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White papersGlobal Living Reimagined
The current housing supply shortage and affordability crisis is very real—and it’s also global. By Hines’ estimates, the global housing market across a group of key developed economies that Hines Research analyzes tells us that we need a net 6.5 million housing units to meet current demand. This lack of supply has caused a global affordability crisis, putting many major markets out of reach for potential homebuyers. One important and potentially unexpected outcome has been a pronounced global proclivity to rent: Over 80% of households in the developed economies we analyzed were in country markets showing clear momentum for renting over buying.
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Asset Manager NewsFurther development of Climate Risk Monitor leads to more insight into climate risks
In 2021, we developed a tool called the Climate Risk Monitor which could identify the climate risks for real estate based on data from the KNMI Climate Effect Atlas and Climate Adaption Services (CAS). This tool has since been further developed and professionalised, based partly on the recent ‘Framework for climate adaptive buildings’ of the Dutch Green Building Council (DGBC).
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WebinarWebinar replay: Riding the real estate recovery
Register to watch the webinar replay of Nuveen Real Estate’s Global Head of Research, Donald Hall, and Chief Investment Officer & Head of Funds Management, Shawn Lese, for a 30-minute discussion on the expectations for a real estate turnaround. This session will delve into top investment ideas, global opportunities and attractive entry points across real estate sectors.
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Asset Manager NewsIPUT Real Estate announces a €230 million commitment for its sustainable Logistics Sub Fund at Nexus Logistics Park
IPUT Real Estate (“IPUT’), Dublin’s leading property investment company, has launched a new logistics sub-fund, the “IPUT Nexus Logistics Fund” raising €115 million in new capital to develop the first 1.5 million sq. ft. of Nexus Logistics Park (“Nexus”). The IPUT Nexus Logistics Fund will operate as a sub-fund within IPUT Real Estate and is classified as an SFDR Article 9 fund, ranking it among the most sustainable real estate funds in Europe.
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White papersOpportunities in UK commercial real estate: Navigating a rebounding market
As we’ve previously discussed, the UK commercial real estate market is showing promising signs of recovery, making it an attractive option for investors. According to our newest forecast, various segments within the market are expected to deliver robust returns driven primarily by local supply and demand dynamics rather than yield compression.
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White papersGo against the tide, or with the flow? Exploring key themes and the market outlook for infrastructure investment
The macroeconomic backdrop for infrastructure is positive on most counts, including stronger than expected economic growth, above average inflation, and declining interest rates (albeit slowly). The denominator effect is behind us, after two years of strong public market performance.
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White papersIs a Functional Approach to Outsourcing the Way Forward?
CFOs and finance leaders are under growing pressure to reduce administrative costs while managing increasingly complex operations. Since 2008, the financial landscape has changed significantly. Portfolios have become more diversified, the number of funds and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) has increased, and regulatory requirements have expanded. At the same time, investors demand greater transparency and faster reporting, while fund managers require more detailed financial projections, budgets, and scenario analyses to navigate market uncertainties.
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White papersListed Real Estate and Cost of Debt: Prudent Optimism
In recent months, most central banks across Europe have shifted from a hawkish stance to a more accommodative monetary policy, marking the beginning of an interest rate-cutting cycle. In the Eurozone, after an intense period of rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, the ECB implemented four 25-basis-point cuts in 2024.
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White papersAffordable housing: how modular construction is changing the game - Interview with Stefanie Lütteke and Simon Dietzfelbinger
The housing market is under immense pressure with skyrocketing rents, rising property prices, and a particularly tight situation in metropolitan areas and for low-income earners. How can we overcome this crisis and achieve affordable housing? Is it a matter of politics, or do technical solutions also hold the key?
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White papersPBSA a resilient play but only for those who can deliver
Few sectors in UK real estate have demonstrated the resilience, adaptability, and sustained investor confidence of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) as of late. Despite economic headwinds—rising construction costs and a higher cost of capital, —the sector’s fundamentals remain compelling. Transaction volumes reached approximately £3.5bn in 2024, a 13% year-on-year increase (Savills), reinforcing investor interest.
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White papersBeyond DeepSeek: AI disruption and the implications for real estate
In the first instalment of our Artificial Intelligence & Real Estate Series, we introduced a framework to analyze the impact of the rising adoption of AI technologies on the commercial real estate environment. We also warned that as the AI revolution remains in its infancy, investors should brace for unanticipated breakthrough advancements that are difficult to predict and precisely time. Indeed, over the past month, a pivotal leap took place, intensifying the competition for AI industry leadership and market dominance.
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White papersThe strategic advantages of investing in the seniors housing industry
The U.S. Seniors Housing sector is at the forefront of an unprecedented growth trajectory, driven by powerful demographic trends, evolving healthcare needs, and a shifting economic landscape. As the U.S. population ages, the demand for quality senior care will grow exponentially, creating a resilient, needs-based asset class that offers compelling opportunities for institutional investors. Unlike traditional real estate sectors that are often cyclical in nature, we believe that Seniors Housing demonstrates secular trends and stability due to its essential nature and the non-discretionary demand for its services.
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White papersShaping the Future of Spanish Housing
Spain faces a housing production deficit of over 1 million homes, a gap that has been growing since 2014. By 2030, this shortfall is expected to exceed 1.7 million homes, representing more than 15 years of annual production. This structural imbalance presents a compelling opportunity for institutional and private investors looking to enter the Spanish residential market.
