AI to reshape the commercial real estate industry by Stuart Daun The property sector has long been ripe for tech enablement, given its historic aversion to the adoption of technology. AI has numerous potential opportunities to play a role in different stages of the property lifecycle and in the supporting ecosystem.
Trends propelling change in the logistics sector by Lewis Dayton The dwindling availability of land in urban markets, the growing demand for modern, future-ready logistics spaces and the continuing rise of ecommerce are each factors shaping logistics markets around the globe.
Opportunities in the European hotel sector by Marek Handzel The COVID-19 crisis caused an unprecedented shock to the hospitality sector, write Graeme McCormack and Hugo Steen.
Investors | Mar 1, 2024 Southfield Employees commits $1m to TerraCap Partners VI by Lewis Dayton The Southfield Employee Retirement System (SERS) has committed $1 million to TerraCap Partners VI, with the potential to increase the allocation in the future.
Investors | Mar 1, 2024 Rhode Island Employees commits $40m to real estate and infrastructure funds by Lewis Dayton The Rhode Island State Investment Commission, which oversees the assets of the state’s pension system as well as non-pension related investments such as the General Fund, has approved commitments to Stonepeak Infrastructure Fund V and to MCR Hospitality Fund IV.
Balancing the denominator effect in real estate investments by Andrea Zander The denominator effect is still a part of the discussion when investment managers talk with investors and consultants about allocations and what the year ahead is going to look like.
Europe’s growing PBSA sector by Marek Handzel Even purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), a counter-cyclical property type if ever there was one, suffered from the malaise that high interest rates inflicted on real estate investment in 2023.
Pretium: Reframing the housing narrative by Andrea Zander The main argument of the mortgage rate lock-in thesis is that listings of existing homes have fallen due to higher rates but this isn’t the case, according to Pretium.
People | Feb 29, 2024 Fengate Real Estate appoints president, two managing directors by Released Fengate Asset Management has announced three key leadership appointments for the firm’s real estate business.
Research | Feb 29, 2024 JLL takes the pulse of North America’s data center market in latest report by Kali Persall Data center demand is accelerating in both primary and secondary markets in North America.
Transactions | Feb 29, 2024 Ashford Hospitality Trust sells Hilton Boston Back Bay by Andrea Zander Ashford Hospitality Trust has sold the 390-room Hilton Boston Back Bay in Boston for $171 million.
People | Feb 29, 2024 JLL names Tim Graham global lead – international and strategic capital by Released Tim Graham will assume the role of global lead – international and strategic capital for JLL’s capital markets business.
Investors | Feb 29, 2024 ElmTree Funds CEO discusses specific strategies for industrial sector, outlook for 2024 by Andrea Zander Jim Koman, CEO of ElmTree Funds, recently shared with Institutional Real Estate, Inc. the firm’s achievements in 2023, which transacted on nearly $2 billion last year, as well as his outlook about the evolving industrial market — and what trends and tactics will shape the industry landscape in the years ahead.
Investors | Feb 29, 2024 Fiera Capital opens office in Abu Dhabi by Released Fiera Capital Corp. has opened an office in Abu Dhabi, which represents the first step in the company’s growth plans across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
Investors | Feb 29, 2024 Marty Burger launches own real estate firm with Andrew Farkas by Andrea Zander Marty Burger, formerly the Silverstein Properties CEO, has launched his own company, Infinity Global Real Estate Partners, as reported by Bloomberg Law.
Investors | Feb 28, 2024 Andrew Chana, James Joyce launch new real estate investment banking firm by Andrea Zander Piermont has launched as a new real estate investment banking firm dedicated to providing comprehensive investment solutions across various asset classes. It was founded by Andrew Chana, senior managing partner and co-founder, and James Joyce, managing partner and co-founder.
Research | Feb 28, 2024 Necessity retail emerges as real estate investment with strong fundamentals by Andrea Zander Today, necessity retail is finally being recognized for its characteristics of income durability, high barriers to entry, under-supply, and the pivotal and growing role it plays within our last-mile fulfillment and distribution ecosystem, according to Lincoln Property Company, in its recent report.
Research | Feb 28, 2024 Thailand real estate to show ongoing resiliency in 2024 by Released Thailand’s real estate market will demonstrate resilience in the coming 12 months.
Transactions | Feb 28, 2024 Harleyford Capital, Fiera Real Estate announce €94m urban logistics deal by Released Harleyford Capital has announced their first urban logistics development site transaction.
Transactions | Feb 28, 2024 Amro Partners, Falco Capital secure €70m investment loan from blue-chip global lender Nuveen by Released Amro Partners and Falco Capital have refinanced four operational student housing assets in Spain via a €70 million ($76 million) investment loan from Nuveen Real Estate.