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White papersEssential Housing Research Perspective Q1 2026
The essential housing sector posted positive, albeit modest, performance in the first quarter of 2026.
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White papersClimate adaptation: risk management, not idealism
Institutional investors are often assumed to move only once regulation forces them to. At Dutch investment manager Bouwinvest, that view is considered outdated. Sustainability and climate adaptation are not idealistic add-ons but an integral…
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White papersThe shift to rent - Unlocking senior house demand
Today’s seniors in the UK are in a unique position relative to previous generations. They live longer, are healthier, better educated and wealthier than their predecessors. The decisions seniors make around housing are driven by quality of life, ability to manage activities of daily living, their own personal and family circumstances, and affordability.
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Research ReportResilient U.S. transaction volumes: +15% YoY in May
Real Capital Analytics’ newest data shows U.S. commercial real estate transaction volumes increasing, with headline volumes rising +15% YoY to $42bn. Equally notable, April 2026 was revised meaningfully higher, narrowing that month’s YoY decline to -14%, from -33% previously. As a result, 2Q26-to-date volumes now stand at +0.8% YoY, and YTD volumes are tracking ~20% ahead of the same period last year.
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Asset Manager NewsInvestments in Dutch student housing grow to nearly €1 billion
Interest from institutional investors in Dutch student housing has increased significantly in a short period of time. In 2025, nearly €1 billion was invested in this type of housing, of which more than €400 million came from pension funds and insurers.
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White papersOld Money: How demographic change will reshape real estate
Real estate has long been anchored by two enduring principles: location and the interplay between supply and demand.
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VideoISA Focus: The Affordable opportunity
Affordable Housing: A Core-Plus Opportunity Addressing Critical Market Needs
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White papersNo place like home: The case for living sector real estate
As demographics, undersupply and shifting preferences converge, the living sector is becoming a key area of opportunity within private market allocations.
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White papersU.S. Housing Chartbook May 2026
MetLife Investment Management’s Real Estate Group, with $105.2 billion (as of 30 June 2025) in commercial real estate debt and equity assets under management, brings extensive experience across market cycles to deliver a collaborative, client-focused approach to real estate investment management. Our experienced professionals leverage our industry presence and long-standing direct relationships to source attractive investment opportunities across geographies, property types, investment structures, and risk profiles.
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White papersHeadline ODCE returns mask a selection-driven cycle
Performance across core real estate funds, as reported by ODCE indices, improved in 1Q26, but the underlying story remains one of divergence rather than uniform recovery. Europe outperformed the U.S., though for different reasons: U.S. returns are still income-led, while Europe is increasingly benefiting from recovering capital appreciation.
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White papersSolid foundations: Delivering social value to unlock investment value
Supporting employment, skills and training opportunities for local people produces lasting social value. But it is also key to delivering long-term investment returns.
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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 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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White papers2026 Mid-Year European Outlook: European Real Estate Recovery Can Withstand Pressure From Middle East Conflict
The conflict in the Middle East retains centre stage. Regardless of its short-term pressures, the long term prime European real estate recovery is forecasted to withstand its effects and stay on track with solid current income yields and projected rental growth offering resilience over our 5-year horizon.
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VideoISA Focus: Living strategies going mainstream in Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific’s living and hospitality sectors are experiencing rapid evolution, creating differentiated investment opportunities as these property types progress through varying stages of institutional adoption across the region’s diverse markets.
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White papersUK Senior Housing Comes of Age
The UK senior housing sector has evolved from a niche alternative sector into a major component of institutional real estate portfolios. Below, we examine the forces shaping the market, including demand-supply dynamics, performance and return drivers, recent transaction activity, and broader challenges and opportunities.
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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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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.
