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White papersThe break-up specialist the market needed
For a decade, portfolio transactions were considered the most efficient way to liquidate large German residential portfolios. Over that period, Max Seil proved the opposite – building the only German advisory platform capable of executing this alternative on an institutional scale, at institutional speed and with institutional governance standards.
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White papersCompeting in Europe and the benefits of scale
Europe stands at the beginning of a long investment super-cycle. Energy transition, digital infrastructure buildout, reshoring of industrial capacity, and a generational renewal of logistics real estate represent capital requirements running into the trillions…
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White papersPlatform depth will define real estate capital opportunities in Europe
European real estate capital markets are entering a new phase. After a prolonged period of price discovery, we are now seeing a shift toward selective, conviction-led deployment.
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White papersWhen lending starts to look like equity
Private credit has rarely attracted as much attention as it does today, with increasing scrutiny around how risk is building across the asset class.
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White papersEuropean CRE: Uncertainty Extends the Opportunity
Europe’s real estate recovery has been postponed, as Middle East tensions revive inflation anxieties. However, any future ECB rate hikes are likely to be much more modest this time. Even so, the market remains resilient, with chronic shortages of modern space set to worsen as development activity continues to fall.
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Asset Manager NewsHeitman Launches Core-Plus Self-Storage Investment Strategy
Heitman LLC (“Heitman”), a global real estate investment management firm, today announced the launch of a core-plus strategy focused on self-storage assets across the United States.
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White papers2026 Europe - Student Housing, Sector Update
On the Continent, we have continued to observe strong performance of student housing assets. However, the latest academic year marked a material slowdown in operational performance for assets in the UK. Pricing in the sector has reflected changing fundamentals, as yields on the continent have remained stable or shown early signs of compression on a small number of markets, including Spain, Italy and Denmark.
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White papers2026 Europe - Specialty Residential, Sector Update
Residential performance in 2025 remained robust in 2026. The sector continues to be characterised by strong operational performance, with occupancy remaining high and positive rental growth across key target markets.
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White papers2026 Europe - Senior Housing, Sector Update
The European senior housing sector continues to benefit from extremely strong levels of demand. Occupancy remains at record levels (93%) and income growth remains in the high single digits in our high conviction markets of the UK, Spain, Germany and France. These dynamics are attracting a record level inflow of capital to the sector, with existing investors remaining expansionary and new investors entering the market.
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White papers2026 Europe - Self Storage, Sector Update
The self storage sector in the Europe continues to see solid fundamentals, with strong rental growth and stable occupancy despite a marked increase in supply reflecting demand for the sector. Self storage’s relative outperformance to other commercial real estate sectors continues to drive an increase in institutional interest in the sector.
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White papers2026 Europe - Life Sciences, Sector Update
The life sciences industry in the UK has transformed in the last few years. The growth of the sector has been supported by the requirements for medical advancements, improving therapies and technologies, and strong capital investment. With these factors driving the sector forward, real estate requirements have also evolved alongside the growth of occupiers in this space.
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Asset Manager NewsIPUT agrees expanded long-term lease with Beauchamps LLP at Two Riverside
IPUT Real Estate (‘IPUT’), Dublin’s leading property investment company, is pleased to announce it has agreed a long-term lease to accommodate the expansion of top ten Irish law firm Beauchamps LLP at Two Riverside on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay. Beauchamps LLP has committed to 27,000 sq ft on a new 10-year lease, extending their current lease, which was due to expire in 2030, to May 2036. Beauchamps LLP will now occupy the entirety of the ground, first, and second floors of Two Riverside.
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VideoGlobal REITs Update – Q1 2026
In our video update for the 1st quarter of the 2026 calendar year, Portfolio Manager, Macro Colantonio covers key developments in the Global REIT sector and market insights…
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White papersUK Real Estate: Talking Points April 2026
Welcome to Columbia Threadneedle Investments’ concise quarterly snapshot of current real estate market trends, using transparent market data to summarise key implications for asset allocation and performance prospects.
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Asset Manager NewsMohari Hospitality and Generali Real Estate complete refinancing of The Four Seasons Madrid at Centro Canalejas
With total financing proceeds of 330 million euro, it is one of the largest single-asset financing deals completed in Spain.
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White papersU.S. Real Estate: Dispersion Shaped by Shocks
Macro shocks reinforce the importance of asset-level and micro-location relevance in a market defined by dispersion.
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White papersWhy invest in farmland?
Investor interest and demand for natural capital solutions continue to rise—positioning farmland investment as an increasingly valuable real asset opportunity. For decades, agriculture as an asset class has demonstrated its potential to generate stable returns, protect against inflation, and reduce overall portfolio volatility.
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White papersConsensus Indicators signal a K-shaped recovery in both Europe and the U.S.
InREV, the European Association for Investors in Non-Listed Real Estate Vehicles, recently published their Consensus Indicator for March 2026, revealing that sentiment remains positive but is moderating amid rising geopolitical and interest rate pressures.
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Asset Manager NewsResponse to inflation pressures - Kempen SDG Farmland Fund
The shift away from decades of low-inflation and a highly globalised economy represents a structural change in the macro-economic environment.
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Asset Manager NewsCharter Hall partners with Mitsubishi Estate Asia to develop 40,000sqm state-of-the-art industrial & logistics facility in Melbourne’s core inner-west
Charter Hall Group (Charter Hall or the Group) is pleased to announce that it has established a joint venture (JV) partnership between its $14 billion flagship industrial & logistics fund, CPIF, and Mitsubishi Estate Asia (MEA), investing through its affiliated entity, MEC Oceania Investment Pty Ltd.
