All REIM articles – Page 2
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Asset Manager NewsAPPF Commercial and Charter Hall reach agreement on Sydney CBD assets
Australian Prime Property Fund Commercial (APPF Commercial), a fund managed by Lendlease, has entered into a process with Charter Hall on a series of transactions across the Spring and O’Connell Street precinct in Sydney’s CBD. The transactions reflect continued depth of capital and strong demand for well-located office assets and will be conducted in two phases
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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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White papersLending standards hold steady, with early easing at large banks
The Federal Reserve’s newly released Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey for April reinforces our view that the CRE lending environment is stable and, in fact, selectively easing, even amid a more volatile macro backdrop. While the headline result points to largely unchanged lending standards, the underlying detail tells a more constructive story.
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Asset Manager NewsCharter Hall and WSI secure O’Brien as first anchor tenant at Western Sydney International Airport Business Precinct
Charter Hall Group (Charter Hall or the Group) and Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) have secured O’Brien, Australia’s leading glass repair & replacement provider, as the first anchor tenant at the WSI Business Precinct (the Precinct), marking a major milestone for the new hub at Sydney’s first 24-hour global gateway.
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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 papersReal estate fundamentals remain intact amid geopolitical noise
Geopolitical risk has intensified, but markets are signaling volatility rather than systemic stress, which matters for commercial real estate. So far, the impact has flowed through commodity prices, not a repricing of long-term rates or broader financial conditions, helping preserve valuation support for income-oriented assets.
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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.
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Asset Manager NewsCPIF welcomes Amazon as major tenant customer at Flagstone Logistics Estate in Brisbane
Charter Hall Prime Industrial Fund (CPIF), together with the Charter Hall Group are pleased to announce that it has partnered with Amazon within its Flagstone Logistics Estate (Flagstone or the Estate), joining Bunnings and DATS as a major tenant customer at the premium industrial & logistics estate in North Maclean, Queensland.
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Asset Manager Newsa.s.r. brings together real estate and infrastructure activities under a single platform named a.s.r. real assets
As of 21 April, a.s.r.’s real estate and infrastructure activities will continue under the name a.s.r. real assets. This umbrella name brings together the various activities in the fields of real estate, infrastructure and development, and reflects the broadening and diversity of the platform. The use of the new name has no consequences for stakeholders.
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White papersREITs at new highs: Early expansion, not the end of the cycle
New market highs are often mistaken for late-cycle signals, but history suggests they more often mark the end of the beginning, not the beginning of the end. And in real estate market cycles, highs tend to occur not when risk is peaking, but when a prior valuation reset, early recovery dynamics, and strengthening fundamentals start to align.
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White papersWhere real estate meets infrastructure: The evolution of data center investing
Discover our examination of how data centers have evolved from a niche real estate sector into a critical, infrastructure‑like asset class, driven by cloud computing, AI, and global digitalization. Our analysis highlights the structural demand tailwinds, power and supply constraints, and investment implications shaping data center markets today.
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Asset Manager NewsImpact fund Achmea Real Estate acquires 128 homes in Bilthoven for sustainability upgrade
Achmea Real Estate has acquired 128 apartments in Bilthoven on behalf of the Achmea Dutch Residential Impact Fund (ADRIF), with the ambition of making them more sustainable over the coming years. Tenants can expect enhanced living comfort and lower energy costs. This marks the first acquisition by the impact fund, which was established last year.
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White papersAnalyzing the wall of maturities: The plural of anecdotes is not data
The so-called “wall of maturities” is a perennial source of investor anxiety: will refinancing risk create a wave of defaults? Given nearly $900bn of loans maturing in 2026 and more than $2tn coming due over the next three years, that concern is understandable. However, the experience of recent maturities suggests outcomes have been far less dire than feared and offers a useful roadmap for what lies ahead.
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Asset Manager NewsBlueberry acquisition strengthens permanent crop platform
The Kempen SDG Farmland Fund has taken another deliberate step in developing a long term platform built around productive farmland and high quality crops. The acquisition of the Pan American and Othello blueberry farms in the Pacific Northwest adds depth to the portfolio and strengthens the Fund’s position in a region known for reliable fruit production and strong local expertise. Together, the farms cover about 312 planted hectares and 405 hectares in total across Oregon and Washington.
