On the REIT track: Are REITs set to become an increasingly important market for institutional investors?
In a world of low yields and patchy economic growth, it is perhaps little surprise that real estate is enjoying increasing prominence.
January 1, 2019: Vol. 13, Number 1
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Running with it: It may hurt now, but more regulation may boost manager returns in the long run
The equation between regulation and cost may seem fairly simple: the more forms you need to fill out, the more records you need to keep, the more money you will have to pay out to stay compliant with the law.
Different angles: Investors into Europe may have to get more creative as returns become more subdued
For much of 2018 we agonised over the influence of populist politics, end-of-cycle jitters and the demise of retail.
What’s in store for 2019: Plenty of thunderclouds are on the horizon in the new year; here’s how to keep yourself sheltered
Festering trade wars, frenzied populism, faltering US stocks, China’s bureaucratic fiddling, plummeting emerging-market currencies, geopolitical tensions — the list of hin-drances to real estate performance in 2019 is long.
Aermont holds €2 billion close for fourth European fund
London-based Aermont Capital has held a €2 billion final close for its fourth Euro-pean real estate fund, Aermont Capital Real Estate Fund IV.
Fears of global trade war escalation spook managers
Fears of a full-blown trade war led by the US are leaving some managers fearful of a significant hit to global GDP in 2019.
Senior living will need to adapt to new demands
A new study on housing solutions for the elderly has shown that care home and retirement living facilities will have to change in order to meet new demands from Europe’s ageing population.
Lisbon named number one late-cycle play for 2019
Lisbon has emerged as the number one late-cycle play for real estate investors. Portugal’s capital city has been identified as the top target in the annual Urban Land Institute and PwC Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2019 report.
Global demand for flexible workspaces set to accelerate
Over two-thirds of global companies plan to increase their use of flexible co-working and collaborative space over the next three years, according to Knight Frank.
Cities that work: Understanding the DNA of European office markets
I have lived and worked between London, Munich and Paris for several years now. All three are examples of great cities, but with very distinct features. Proof of their attrac-tiveness can be found on my weekly early Monday morning and Friday evening flights between these cities, which are often full of grey suits, tourists and students.
New owner
The KPN Tower in Rotterdam, Netherlands, has been handed over by Real I.S. to its tenant, the Dutch telecommunications company KPN, after which the building is named.
Playing it safe: Steadying the UK’s property market
For a property market battling Brexit uncertainty, the UK chancellor’s autumn budget — delivered one month ahead of schedule — fell a little short of the mark. I’m not the only commentator to note that the budget failed to provide ground-breaking measures, or indeed any-thing to allay investor fears over a no-deal Brexit, but it did succeed in demonstrating a growing awareness of the challenges facing UK property.
Crypto messages: Is blockchain’s potential about to be realised?
Still not convinced about blockchain technology’s place in real estate investment? Here’s something that might change your mind. 2018 ushered in the arrival of some fascinating new ventures aimed at harnessing the power of blockchain to provide investors with better efficiency and liquidity.