All REIM articles – Page 144
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White papersLuxury retail real estate: poised for growth or close to the limit?
The retail real estate sector is increasingly polarised between secondary locations and shopping destinations with a luxury profile. This divergence reflects two factors: the increasing significance of e-commerce and the growth of luxury shopping tourism. Can we expect this trend to continue?
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White papersEuropean Research Monthly Update: February 2017
Executive Summary: Solid demand & supply fundamentals support rents
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White papersCities of the future
As more office jobs are set to be automated, forward-thinking investors need to think carefully about the sustainability of the cities where they choose to hold exposure.
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White papersGlobal real estate returns likely to moderate in 2017
Deploying capital effectively will make the difference to real estate investment performance this year in a crowded market.
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Asset Manager News
AEW opens new office in Madrid following a number of recent acquisitions in Spain
AEW announces that it has opened a new office in Madrid as a result of the growth in our assets under management in Spain.
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Asset Manager News
European real estate investors prepare for extended market cycle
Low interest rates, low returns: a clear response is emerging to the question of how long the current market phase is likely to continue as European investors review their real estate strategies.
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People NewsRichard Malle appointed Global Head of Research of BNP Paribas Real Estate
BNP Paribas Real Estate announces the appointment of Richard Malle as Global Head of Research.
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Asset Manager NewsOrchard Street acquires The Cornerhouse, Nottingham from Land Securities for £65m
Orchard Street Investment Management (‘Orchard Street’), the specialist commercial property investment manager, has completed the acquisition of The Cornerhouse, Nottingham from Land Securities PLC for £65 million. The asset was acquired on behalf of St James’s Place UK PLC.
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Asset Manager News
Timbercreek Asset Management Closes Canadian Multi-Residential Value-Add Fund at $245 Million
Timbercreek Asset Management is pleased to announce the final closing of the Timbercreek Canadian Multi-Residential Value-Add Fund, with aggregate commitments of approximately $245 million.
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White papersEuropean Research Monthly Update: January 2017
Executive Summary: Good relative value remains
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White papersWhat the national living wage and business rates review means for the UK retail sector
The introduction of the National Living Wag in April 2016 and the resetting of business rates in April 2017 have ramifications for the UK retail market. But just what exactly remains unclear, not least in the case of the living wage.
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White papersCo-working space: the future of office demand?
Changes to working practises and business structures have major implications for the serviced office sector, presenting opportunities for real estate investors who understand the dynamics, argues Chris Urwin.
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White papersTrump presidency weighs on Asia-Pacific real estate
Concerns over a slowdown in Chinese economic growth have receded, but the rise of Donald Trump could present challenges for Asia-Pacific real estate markets, says Sandip Bhalsod.
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Asset Manager News
AEW launches its first dedicated residential fund with €100m first close
AEW announces the launch of the RESIDYS Fund, its first fund dedicated entirely to French residential real estate.
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Asset Manager NewsOrchard Street acquires prime West End office for £54.4m
Orchard Street Investment Management (‘Orchard Street’), the specialist commercial property investment manager, has completed the acquisition of 25 Great Pulteney Street, a prime new build office asset in Soho, London for £54.4 million. The asset was acquired on behalf of St James’s Place from F&C Commercial Property Trust Ltd (‘FCCPT’) managed by BMO Real Estate Partners (‘BMOREP’). The purchase price represents a yield of 3.96%.
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White papersUK real estate market commentary: December 2016
Although the UK economy performed better than expected in the six months following the EU referendum, it was very dependent on consumer spending. Turning to this year, consumption is likely to lose momentum, as inflation overtakes annual wage awards.
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White papersContinental European real estate market commentary: December 2016
The eurozone economy is steadily returning to normal. Total GDP is now 3% above its previous peak in 2008, net bank lending has turned positive, unemployment fell below 10% in September and core inflation, excluding energy, has settled at 1%.
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White papersEuropean real estate offers value despite political risk
Continental European real estate offers more value than other regions, but moderate returns are expected over the next five years, says Monika Sujkowska.
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Asset Manager News
Union Investment's institutional real estate business continues to grow
Union Investment’s institutional real estate business continued to make good progress in 2016. Overall, institutional assets under management grew by EUR 670 million in the course of the year.
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White papersThe international route to a truly diversified property portfolio
Real estate is often seen as a diversifier for a traditional equity and bond portfolio. Yet, while most investors are aware of the importance of portfolio diversification, many with property investments still exhibit varying degrees of “home bias”, a tendency to favour domestic markets over those in other countries.
