All Research & Forecasting articles – Page 2
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White papersThe Global Industrial Sector (R)evolution
The logistics and industrial sectors are both benefitting from secular demand, although the drivers are shifting.
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White papersISA Portfolio View 2025
Two years ago, we released the inaugural edition of LaSalle’s ISA Portfolio View, where we discussed the art and science of portfolio construction and why it matters most when market conditions change suddenly. That was certainly true at the time of the 2024 and 2023 releases and remains so in 2025’s evolving market environment.
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White papersPrivate Infrastructures: perspectives and added value through active management
In an economic environment marked by a future outlook in which interest rates and inflation may be higher and more volatile, investments in private infrastructure assets are an attractive alternative for investors seeking stability of returns, a good risk-adjusted return trade-off, and diversification of their overall portfolios. This report examines how active management in private infrastructure can enhance the value generated by this asset class.
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White papersISA Briefing: Intimidating everybody? Bond markets and the real estate outlook
The bond market is the crucible in which views on growth, inflation and risk combine to determine the interest rates that borrowers must pay, and the discount rates with which cash flows are valued.
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White papersAnother successful year! 2025 GRESB Real Estate and Infrastructure Assessments
Following on from previous years, UBS Asset Management’s Global Real Assets (GRA) sustainability efforts continue to be recognized with strong results in the 2025 GRESB Real Estate and Infrastructure Assessments.
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White papersTo Buy or to Build?
Buying early in the cycle and building later may feel intuitively correct, but our analysis of historical market data finds that the opportunity is more nuanced.
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White papersRetail parks and urbanisation: investing in the future of cities
Urbanisation is one of the defining forces of our time. As cities grow denser and more complex, pressure on infrastructure intensifies – particularly in retail. Consumers increasingly demand speed, convenience, and flexibility in their shopping experience, and urban environments must adapt to meet these expectations.
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White papersLaSalle’s European Cities Growth Index 2025
This year marks the 25th edition of the European Cities Growth Index, where we rank Europe’s cities on expected real estate demand growth, incorporating new factors on defence, climate, and energy in this edition.
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White papersKey considerations for investors in European real estate debt
There are a number of considerations institutional investors should bear in mind when selecting investments and structuring European real estate loan positions, including market dynamics, sponsor quality, asset fundamentals and investment structuring. Many of these can impact the risk and return dynamics and must be factored into thoughtful portfolio construction.
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White papersModern warehouses driving the next phase of industrial growth
Modern logistics and warehouse assets are leading global industrial growth, with demand supported by e-commerce, supply-chain resilience, and limited new development creating room for rent recovery.
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White papersHow can insurers position credit portfolios amid higher risk and uncertainty?
Insurers face a challenging credit landscape, with spreads near historic tights and limited dispersion. As uncertainty persists, strategies focused on credit quality, liquidity, and spread duration are gaining traction. Evolving regulations and underutilised asset classes, like high-quality structured credit, offer new opportunities to strengthen portfolios and enhance long-term resilience.
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White papersAn introduction to real estate debt
Over the last several years, we have seen an increase in the number of institutional investors around the world interested in adding real estate debt to their portfolios. In some instances, this is to replace an allocation to traditional fixed income, while in others it is both an enhancement and a way to further diversify their current level of real estate holdings.
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White papersPrivate Markets 700: The global investor barometer - An era of expanding possibilities
Private markets are entering an era of expanding possibilities. Our latest Private Markets 700 research - drawing on the views of more than 700 institutional investors worldwide - reveals that investors are asking for more from their private markets portfolios, tasking them with delivering on a wider set of objectives than ever before.
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White papersThree reasons to invest in Infrastructure Debt today
We believe infrastructure debt offers distinct advantages in today’s market, combining resilience, structural diversification, and alignment with global megatrends. The points below highlight why we believe infrastructure debt is a compelling opportunity for long-term investors.”
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White papersCan infrastructure weather the next storm?
Infrastructure has generally shown resilience in economic slowdowns, and through proprietary risk management and diversified exposure across defensive and cyclical sub-sectors, it potentially offers investors meaningful downside protection and attractive long-term risk-adjusted returns.
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White papersPower Play: The Emerging Powered Land Opportunity
Hines Research estimates that 40,000 acres of powered land—almost 2 billion square feet— are needed to support current projections for data center growth over the next five years. Understanding where specific pockets of opportunity are likely to emerge next is critical.
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VideoGlobal REITs Update – Q2 2025
In our video update for the 2nd quarter of the 2025 calendar year, Chief Investment Officer, Andrew Parsons covers key developments in the Global REIT sector and market insights, including:
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White papersAlternative opportunities 2025: outlook and methodology | USD | Q2 update
We remain neutral on how we’re allocating risk within our alternatives portfolio due to elevated downside growth risks, high equity valuations, and benign capital markets activity. In general, we’re more defensive, favoring private debt and hedged strategies versus private equity.
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White papersSchroders Capital Global Real Estate Lens Q3 2025: your go-to guide to global property markets
Improvements in pricing, valuations and deal activity are evident but have moderated given geopolitical uncertainties.
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White papersSingle-sector real estate funds outperform in Europe
Single-sector European real estate funds outperformed diversified peers in 2Q25, with income driving returns and Europe forecast to outpace the U.S. in 2025.
