All United Kingdom articles – Page 4
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White papersWhy Shared Ownership housing economics now look compelling
London’s renters have seen rents rise by up to 10%, while some home owners have seen mortgage rates double on the back of interest rate rises. Likewise, affordability constraints have increased for shared owners, who face higher rents, mortgage payments and service charges. Yet Shared Ownership could still offer considerably better value than other housing options for new buyers.
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Asset Manager NewsInvesco Real Estate Seals £200M Build-To-Rent Loan With HSBC UK
Invesco Real Estate, the US$88.8bn global real estate investment manager, has secured a £200m loan with HSBC UK to support two stabilised residential Build-to-Rent (“BtR”) assets in East and West London.
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White papersGreen premium: Study of New York and London Real Estate finds strong evidence for a ‘green premium’
In 2021, Bill Gates authored How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, a plan for the world to reduce net CO2 emissions and avoid a climate catastrophe. One of the key ideas in his book was that of a ‘green premium’.
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White papersChanging course: Creative a stable investment framework for offshore wind
Better market mechanisms and grid connection arrangements are essential to restore a stable investment environment in the offshore wind sector, as Nick Molho explains.
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Asset Manager NewsPATRIZIA and Man GPM launch new joint venture to create GBP 100 million residential platform for the UK’s affordable sector
Joint venture will deliver new-build environmentally and socially sustainable housing across England
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White papersMarkets bounce on waning inflation
Markets reacted positively to stronger-than-expected US and UK inflation data this week.
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White papersRethinking retail: centre:mk
Our Q4 real estate case study looks at how centre:mk in Milton Keynes – managed by Federated Hermes – is looking to set a new standard for community engagement and sustainability.
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Asset Manager NewsBrent Cross Town starts construction on second Build-to-Rent building with appointment of main contractor and securing of £97m Green Loan
Six buildings now underway at Brent Cross Town, one of the UK’s largest net zero developments including over 500 build-to-rent homes
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White papersIt’s time to think about nature: Biodiversity and real estate funding
Although the consideration of biodiversity risks remains limited for most assets so far, their longer-term impact is undeniable and needs to be considered when funding real estate.
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White papersUK real estate: Performance after repricing?
The UK economy: Reduced drag - LGIM expects both the UK and the US to enter recession before the middle of 2024. This forecast positions LGIM at the lower end of consensus, although the absolute reduction in GDP expected is modest compared to previous recessionary periods.
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Asset Manager NewsIPUT appoints Maylim to Wilton Park
We are pleased to confirm the appointment of Maylim as the main contractor for the Wilton Park restoration works. Maylim has completed similar projects, including the King’s Cross Masterplan and Regent’s Place campus in London.
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White papersAgainst the current: Seeking resilience in real estate equity
A broad-based recovery in UK and European real estate looks unlikely in 2023, but discerning investors can still find value, say Imogen Ebbs and George Fraser-Harding.
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PodcastThe Investment Podcast: Dissecting the fallout from the gilt crisis
Just over a year has passed since the gilt market turmoil of September 2022, sparked by the UK government’s so-called ‘mini-budget’. The fallout from the crisis, as the pound fell and gilt yields spiked, prompted an emergency intervention by the Bank of England to restore orderly market conditions against a global backdrop of high inflation and rising interest rates. A significant change in asset class demand dynamics ensued as pension funds sought to meet collateral calls for their LDI mandates.
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White papersReal Estate: why economic growth will be less important to long-term returns
Long-term trends will affect real-estate performance more than short-term economic growth. Here are 4 reasons why.
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White papersA lesson from life: Is buy-out the only option for DB pension schemes?
A lesson from life: Is buy-out the only option for UK DB pension schemes?
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White papersThe BoE’s “Table Mountain” Approach Sees Rates Highest for Longest
The Bank of England kept its Bank Rate on hold at 5.25% on September 21, 2023. The UK’s economic backdrop is weak, so we believe that the BoE will keep interest rates at this level for the near future.
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White papersPeter Harrison: The City needs to embrace risk
Proposals to overhaul listings rules are a step in the right direction but much more work needs to be done.
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White papersThree Chamberlain Square, Birmingham: Climate resilience in the real world
Our Q3 real estate case study looks at climate resilience in the sector and profiles Three Chamberlain Square in Birmingham, UK, which has one of the lowest embodied carbon levels in a commercial building in the region.
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White papersWalking the political tightrope in the energy transition
Decarbonisation. Net zero. Sustainability. When it comes to talking the talk, governments and organisations are very good at saying the right thing. Delivering on promises – or walking the walk – is the true litmus test though.
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White papersReal Estate House View - United Kingdom, Second half-year 2023
The latest CFO Survey by Deloitte reports early signs that the labour market is beginning to cool.
