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Outpost, a New York–based co-living operator, has merged with June Homes.

In a sponsored report published in the December issue of Institutional Real Estate Europe, Affinius Capital illustrated the resilience and positive momentum of the European real estate market, highlighting the factors and trends that indicate there are strong investment opportunities available.

In a sponsored interview published in the December issue of Institutional Real Estate Americas, Drew Flahive, President of Amherst, argued that single-family real estate is underallocated, describing the structural drivers that are shaping it into a fundamental component of future institutional portfolios.

The hunt for relative value amid evolving risk and reward profiles is never-ending, but in recent years the task has been complicated by uncertain interest rates, the residual results of the COVID-19 pandemic, the looming threat of recession, and excruciating gyrations in government and geopolitics.

Progress is occurring, but cautiously. The strong fundamentals and enduring structural demand are creating attractive opportunities across sectors. The market today feels healthier — measured, but functional. Bid-ask spreads are narrowing, capital is returning, and managers with operational expertise are well positioned to drive the next phase of the recovery. The market is becoming more selective: quality — in both assets and execution — is being rewarded.

Uncertainty has certainly dominated the investment landscape throughout 2025 and continues to do so. While this has kept some investors on the sidelines, more are forging ahead, working to separate short-term noise from cyclical signals and structural trends.

Single-tenant net lease (STNL) retail assets continue to attract investors seeking commercial real estate exposure with minimal management obligations, according to Marcus and Millichap.

Vantage Data Centers has completed a $1.6 billion equity investment into its Asia-Pacific platform led by an affiliate of GIC, a global institutional investor, and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). Part of this capital was allocated to close the acquisition of Yondr Group’s 300-megawatt plus hyperscale data center campus located in Sedenak Tech Park, Johor, Malaysia.

Invesco Real Estate has made a forward commitment to acquire a 109-unit residential asset within Cambridge’s landmark Marleigh Park master plan.

Real Asset Management (RAM) has appointed George Websdale as executive director and head of funds management – real estate.

Real estate investment firms Stoneweg Spain and BGO have agreed to launch a strategic joint venture aimed at developing a market-leading living platform in Spain, capitalizing on the strong demand for residential solutions and the shortage of new projects.

The Nicholson Shopping Centre in Maidenhead has received unanimous consent from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead for redevelopment.

The Board of Trustees of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (SRPS) has appointed Dianne Sandoval as the new CIO.

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has launched a new interactive tool to help identify, co-create and scale the solutions needed to decarbonize affordable housing.

Nationwide office visits rose 4.7 percent year over year in October, according to the Placer.ai Office Index October 2025 update. We’re still far from pre-pandemic levels, with data showing visits were down 30.8 percent from October 2019, but office foot traffic is gradually yet visibly rebounding.

In the third quarter of 2025, Union Investment and NIQ-GfK’s Global Retail Attractiveness Index (GRAI) confirms the continuing positive trend in European retail markets. The EU-15 region clearly leads the global ranking ahead of North America and the Asia-Pacific region. Despite a tight labor market and varying national developments, consumer confidence and retail sentiment continue to rise, consolidating Europe’s position as the world’s most attractive retail market. The EU-15 Retail Index reached a new high of 116.6 points, underscoring the region’s strong performance.

Colliers’ 2026 Global Investor Outlook reveals a decisive shift in global capital toward Asia Pacific (APAC), as investors seek diversification and growth in a region that is leading global innovation and wealth creation. 

Europe holds eight of the top 10 positions in Knight Frank’s latest Global House Price Index.

Arrow Global Group has completed the final close of its Arrow Lending Opportunities (ALO) Fund I at €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion), exceeding its original target of €1 billion ($1.2 billion). This is part Arrow’s European real estate-lending strategy, which addresses a clear market need by offering flexible, real estate-backed financing solutions in response to the tightening of traditional bank lending.

Sirius Real Estate has completed the acquisition of a business park in Munich for €43.7 million ($50 million).