Europe German pension giant involved in new retail park fund Germany’s largest pension fund investor, Bayerische Versorgungskammer, and fund manager Universal-Investment, have joined forces with Blue Asset Management to launch a €250 million retail park fund.
Europe Unknown territory: Is it time to tune into Africa’s untapped potential? Of the three most prevalent asset classes in Africa — private equity, infrastructure and real estate — it is undoubtedly real estate that appears the most overlooked.
Europe An open door: Demand for hotel rooms is increasing across the continent, creating numerous opportunities for those looking at the sector Europe is the most popular destination in the world for foreign tourists. Its metropolises are attracting ever more travellers, especially from the United States and Asia, where an emerging middle class can pick and choose where to visit thanks to an expanding travel network.
Europe Realignment time: With good returns harder to come by, managers are recommending a re-positioning of portfolios as they hunt for yield
Europe Safety in numbers: Europe is still benefiting from high levels of cross-border investment. But is the flow of capital sustainable? The magnetic field that surrounds Europe’s real estate market is still holding strong.
Europe London calling: Four property areas within the UK capital to watch in 2018 Major regeneration plans, significant transport upgrades and Brexit uncertainty mean that London’s property market continues to evolve at pace. And despite the current challenging environment, there are four pockets within the UK’s capital that have great potential for strong growth.
Europe The passing of a pioneer: How one person changed the world of global real estate Though not always a household name, Ingvar Kamprad, who passed away on 27 January, changed millions of households over the past 75 years.
Europe Unpacking serviced offices:Why flexible business hubs are increasing in number The commercial office sector is defying global political uncertainty, as momentum continues to build in the world’s major markets.
Europe Barcelona and Paris: A tale of two cities Unlike key office markets in the US and UK that are in deceleration mode, the large majority of Europe’s core office targets are in clear positive rent growth territory.
Europe More growth, more integration The McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) has reported that Europe is bouncing back after a lost decade of economic growth.
Europe Record office take-up in Germany’s eight main locations Office take-up in Germany’s eight main city locations exceeded 4 million square metres for the first time in 2017.
Europe Large pockets of European investors broaden their horizons Traditional core asset returns are sinking, and real estate investors are broadening their horizons as a result.
Europe From a hospice to a home BNP Paribas Real Estate Property Development is planning to transform a 19th century villa in Milan, Italy, into a residential property as part of a larger 14,600-square-metre development.