Advisors

Former Berkshire Global executive launches new firm

Ted Gooden, whose business Växa Partners will focus on M&A advisory and strategic consulting, expects ‘very transformative’ deals over the next five years.

The global commercial real estate markets are firmly in recovery mode

Over the past several months, the world’s property markets have continued to move in an upward trajectory, says Rasheed Hassan, head of global cross border investment at Savills.

The European real estate recovery is heating up

Investment activity has been gathering speed in the region – but not necessarily in all the markets one would expect, says James Sparrow, CEO, Savills UK and EMEA.

CBRE’s Barkham: Fed rate cut signals ‘sea change in optimism’

The real estate firm’s chief economist predicts a steady US recovery and a 15-20% jump in transactions next year.

Savills’ Down: Rate cuts do not necessarily mean better pricing

Those expecting values to be correlative to debt ‘are holding out for something that won’t happen,’ says the capital markets executive.

Goldman tops RE secondaries largest funds list with $3.4bn haul

Goldman Sachs Alternatives has held the final close on the real estate secondaries market’s largest ever vehicle. Which other firms round out the top 10?

Townsend seeks expanded investor base with Riverside-led deal

The Cleveland-based advisory and manager is looking to tap into private wealth channels following the close of the deal.

Fund formation law firms see impact of volatility

Two key trends in fund formation are driving the market today: a flight to quality and a focus on debt.

Federal Reserve keeps rate hikes on table amid bank crisis

SVB fallout is ‘not comparable’ to regional banks’ commercial real estate debt exposure, says Fed chair Jerome Powell.

Eastdil’s March: ‘It’s about being informed versus emotional’

The chief executive at the real estate investment bank discusses how he gets clients comfortable with investing during volatile times.