Data Snapshot

International investors dominate Australia’s private real estate market

Foreign capital accounted for 74% of total transactions in Q1 of the year, the highest first quarter percentage since 2017, according to deal data house Real Capital Analytics.

Lazards’ Jacobs: Investors increasingly prioritize ESG

In tandem with improving regulation, institutional appetite for assets demonstrating strong ESG credentials is growing, says James Jacobs, head of real estate for Lazard’s private capital advisory group.

DOWNLOAD: Q1 fundraising shows ongoing sector consolidation

Although the bulk of capital raised during the quarter went to diversified strategies, sector-specific funds were allocated to only three property types.

Hotel-focused fundraising sees uptick during the pandemic

Most of the vehicles will be focused on non-core strategies in the sector and the North America region, according to PERE data.

There is growing investor appetite for sector-focused core

Institutions continue to have appetite for core. But behavioral trends are seeing demand for traditional balanced funds weaken, says James Jacobs, head of real estate for Lazard’s private capital advisory group.

DOWNLOAD: Six investor opinions that matter

PERE’s Investor Perspectives 2021 Study reveals a resilient LP community amid ongoing covid chaos.

Flexible liquidity solutions are driving appetite for secondaries

Investors are increasingly interested in tailored secondary structures, says James Jacobs, head of real estate for Lazard’s private capital advisory group.

GRESB benchmark participation rose in 2020 despite covid-19

This year’s data demonstrate the real estate sector’s commitment to the agenda continues to grow.

Private real estate’s growing focus on health and wellbeing

Fitwel data show the sector is increasingly eager to demonstrate its health and wellbeing credentials.

Covid-19 accelerates investor appetite for life sciences

Private real estate’s institutional investors are increasingly attracted to the life sciences sector, writes James Jacobs, head of real estate for Lazard’s private capital advisory group.