All REIM articles – Page 2
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White papersEurope’s commercial real estate market has an opening for recovery and stability
Europe’s commercial real estate market is beginning to recover. The upswing is selective and uneven, but it is real. Capital is returning where asset-level fundamentals are clear and execution risk is understood. This creates a genuine window of opportunity for Europe, but one that will only be realised if the region remains competitive and decisive.
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White papersNavigating divergence in Europe’s student housing market
Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) has matured into a recognised institutional asset class over the past decade. Across the UK and increasingly in Europe, the sector’s resilience and income stability have attracted long-term capital, underpinned by rising enrolments, global student mobility, and a structural undersupply of appropriate accommodation.
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Asset Manager NewsEdmond de Rothschild REIM launches German residential strategy with acquisition of Berlin portfolio
Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management has completed the acquisition of a seed portfolio of residential assets in Berlin, marking the first investment under its new German Residential Alpha strategy. The transaction reinforces EdR REIM’s conviction around investing in supply constrained residential markets across Europe.
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Asset Manager NewsEdmond de Rothschild REIM’s Euro Industrial Real Estate Strategy makes three acquisitions and one disposal
Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management, on behalf of its Euro Industrial Real Estate fund, has acquired three new warehouse properties for a combined value of €29.8 million and successfully disposed of an asset for €7.2 million.
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White papers2026 Global Trends and Tactics
Global private real estate markets have shown signs of stabilization, with transaction activity increasing in recent quarters. Nuveen’s Global Trends and Tactics examines the current real estate environment, including recent performance trends across global markets, evolving transaction dynamics as pricing adjusts from prior peak levels, and opportunities in real estate debt markets as capital values and margins shift. This analysis explores both potential opportunities and risks for investors considering real estate allocations in the current environment. Read the full report.
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White papersUK Real Estate: Talking Points January 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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White papersIs now the moment to lean into single-family housing?
What happens when affordability pressures, demographic shifts and hybrid working all point in the same direction?
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White papersStepping up a gear: Top 10 questions on real estate markets in 2026
2025 was a year of significant uncertainty, fueling recessionary fears and caution in investing. Global economic and geopolitical uncertainty led to market volatility. This year, we begin by reviewing the impact and how the real estate market is being affected.
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White papersPrivate real estate lending: Why it’s growing
Private lender activity in US commercial real estate (CRE) has rebounded more sharply than the overall market, nearly doubling its pre-pandemic share of loan originations.
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White papersWhy and Where to Invest in European Real Estate
As 2026 has started, we provide a reminder and update on the reasons for investing into European real estate and identify the specific markets where we believe the best risk-adjusted returns can be expected.
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White papersU.S. Commercial Real Estate Chartbook January 2026
Investment activity has been gradually increasing since reaching a low point in 2023. Depressed levels are largely due to redemption queues in funds. For example, the ODCE queue peaked at 19% of NAV in 2023 and is currently at 12%.
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White papersBack to the Future (Again)
Dickens is likely the first and almost certainly the most famous commentator to employ the K-shape analogy to describe the world as he saw it—the best of times and the worst of times.
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White papersRetail’s rebound: The case for selective, institutional conviction
Retail real estate is stabilizing after years of disruption, with well-located, experience-driven assets showing resilience - making selectivity and institutional discipline key to capturing recovery upside.
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White papersInstitutional ownership of single-family rentals (SFR): Investor FAQ
Single-family rentals continue to attract institutional capital as affordability pressures persist, offering diversification benefits, stable cash flows, and exposure to long-term demographic trends.
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Asset Manager NewsEdmond de Rothschild REIM makes new acquisition in the UK
Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management (REIM) has acquired a hotel in Marlow for £5.6m, England on behalf of a diversified pan-European strategy, reflecting an initial yield of approximately 7.25% The transaction marks the second deal completed on behalf of this particular strategy in the UK, bringing the total value of investments to £10 million.
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White papersFoundations for securing Australia’s net zero future
Australia stands at a critical juncture in its infrastructure journey. As the world grapples with climate change, shifting geopolitical realities, and rapid technological advancement, Australia’s infrastructure sector is uniquely positioned to lead. With a robust economy, abundant natural resources, and a mature investment environment, the nation offers compelling opportunities for both domestic and international investors.
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White papersThe structural deficit: Analysing the widening gap in global timber supply and demand
The traditional characterisation of timberland as a fringe or “alternative” asset class is increasingly difficult to sustain in the face of contemporary economic data.
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White papersPrivate markets demand can help to pave the long road to net zero
If allocating to private infrastructure stands to offer both ballast and buoyancy, then what’s behind this? In this article, IFM’s Andrea Mody looks at the global megatrends that are creating powerful tailwinds for the asset class, and driving interest in infrastructure among long-term investors.
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White papersUnlocking natural capital value
Institutional investors seeking resilient, future‑ready portfolios are turning to timberland and farmland—strategic assets that combine climate resilience, biodiversity, and long‑term value creation.
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White papersForests as a strategic investment
Wood is an important economic resource. Due to the growing middle class worldwide, there is increasing structural demand for wood. In this context, forests are becoming an attractive investment, ensuring long-term strategic access to wood in times of geopolitical uncertainty.
