Research | Apr 1, 2022 Cashierless check out, e-commerce, and digital integrations drive grocery stores to expand by Released Grocery retailers were among the biggest winners of the pandemic, with total grocery sales reaching $803 billion in 2021.
Transactions | Apr 1, 2022 Rubenstein Partners closes first acquisition in Dallas market by Released Rubenstein Partners has purchased 5600 Headquarters Drive in the Legacy section of Plano, Texas, as its first foray into the growing Dallas MSA.
Transactions | Apr 1, 2022 ESR partners with PGIM Real Estate in BTS redevelopment in Singapore by Andrea Zander ESR Cayman and its subsidiaries, APAC’s largest real asset manager powered by the New Economy, announced a built-to-suit (BTS) redevelopment project.
People | Apr 1, 2022 Japan’s GPIF reappoints Eiji Ueda as CIO by Kali Persall Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) has re-appointed Eiji Ueda for another term as its CIO.
Research | Apr 1, 2022 Cap rates reach new records by Released Cap rates in the single-tenant, net-lease sector reached historic lows for all three asset classes in first quarter 2022.
Transactions | Apr 1, 2022 Hines Global Income Trust buys fifth U.K. logistics project by Released Hines has announced that Hines Global Income Trust has acquired City Central Coventry.
Investors | Apr 1, 2022 Arrow Capital Partners plans to invest €300m in Poland by Andrea Zander Arrow Capital Partners has acquired the Ozarow Logistics Center in Poland from CBRE Investment Management for its Strategic Industrial Real Estate (SIRE) joint venture with Cerberus.
Research | Apr 1, 2022 2022 sees strongest start ever to Central London investment activity by Andrea Zander Central London investment volumes totaled £5.1 billion (€6.1 million/$6.7 million) in the first quarter 2022, the highest ever for a first quarter, according to CBRE.
Transactions | Apr 1, 2022 CBRE Investment Management Fund acquires interest in Boston life-sciences property by Released A fund sponsored by CBRE Investment Management has acquired a partial interest in 100 Binney.
Transactions | Apr 1, 2022 Swiss Life Asset Managers, Mayfair Capital acquire first U.K. residential development for fund by Released Swiss Life Asset Managers and its wholly owned subsidiary Mayfair Capital have acquired their first residential investment in the United Kingdom.
Transactions | Apr 1, 2022 Hines and Blue Noble expand student-housing platform with 600 additional beds in Milano Bovisa area by Released ines and Blue Noble have finalized an investment of more than €80 million ($88 million).
Fundraising | Apr 1, 2022 Nitya Capital launches $500m real estate fund by Kali Persall Nitya Capital has launched an inaugural $500 million real estate fund, focused on the multifamily sector.
Research | Apr 1, 2022 U.S. gains 431,000 jobs in March by Loretta Clodfelter The U.S. economy added 431,000 jobs in March.
Research | Apr 1, 2022 Apartment rent gains catching up to home prices by Andrea Zander Apartment rent gains are catching up to home prices.
Transactions | Apr 1, 2022 Oceanwide exits NYC, Hawaii to focus on LA by Andrea Zander China Oceanwide Holdings has plans to focus on L.A. project, according to a filing with the Hong Kong stock exchange.
Transactions | Apr 1, 2022 GARBE Industrial Real Estate plans solar PV installation across logistics portfolio by Kali Persall GARBE Industrial Real Estate is planning to equip the logistics assets under its management with solar photovoltaic systems in the coming years, following the establishment of its wholly owned subsidiary, GARBE Renewable Energy – GREEN, in 2020.
How proptech is reshaping institutional real estate by Benjamin Cole Proptech allows institutional investors to better select developments and acquisitions, and understand local and global markets. It also allows investors to closely monitor building construction and management, and to improve tenant relations and services. Proptech helps buildings go green more efficiently or to market for lessees. And, finally, it helps institutional property investors sell, finance and buy assets.
Keeping office assets from failing in a post-COVID world by Alex Frew McMillan The office sector has arguably seen the greatest shift produced by the pandemic. Once the go-to investment for institutions with the money to play, office assets suddenly became a pariah thanks to COVID-19. No one wanted to share four walls, sealed windows and an A/C system with a bunch of loosely connected colleagues at the height of a mysterious and scary disease.
Shanghai’s potential for urban renewal and retrofit by Caroline Dellasega Shanghai is China’s most commercial and dynamic city, and a global megalopolis with a GDP higher than many developed countries. Driven by a mix of industries, its economic base is diverse and durable.
How investors view assets can help them succeed by Shaowei Toh Even before the pandemic, investors were warming to the notion that we can no longer regard real estate sectors as a simplistic dichotomy between the traditional and the alternative. To that end, allocations and risk premiums must move in lockstep with this evolving view.
