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Real estate borrowers reconsider financing terms in Japan

Cost and stability are key factors in evaluating whether to opt for fixed or floating rate loans to finance deals in the country.

Henley IM launches third US car wash fund

The London firm now counts a sovereign fund among investors in the series, for which it also uses social media marketing to raise capital.

‘Property skills’ take on greater importance in a shifting market

An increasing focus on creating cashflow and upgrading buildings has changed how investment skills are prioritized, said panelists at INREV’s North America event.

Former Blackstone exec finishes debut fundraise in nine months

Town Lane, founded by Tyler Henritze, closed the fund at its hard-cap without the help of an IR team or placement agent.

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.

DOWNLOAD: Q1 2024 fundraising remains at a 12-year low

With only $19.8bn raised, the first quarter of 2024 recorded the lowest Q1 fundraising amount since 2011 when $15.2bn was corralled.

Under-allocated investors eye European residential deals

Markets that are non-regulated or have distress potential are at the top of the menu, investors told delegates at the PERE Network Europe Forum.

S2 Capital targets $1bn for multifamily private REIT

The REIT, which will be seeded with a $1.6bn portfolio of assets, will be the largest vehicle of its kind focused on the sector.

DOWNLOAD: Investor appetite for private real estate remains robust for 2024

Although 38% of investors were overallocated to the asset class in 2023, only 27% plan to invest less capital this year.

Investor appetite helps real estate turn the corner

The outlook for 2024 stands in stark contrast to 2023 as institutional appetite for real estate picks up, says James Jacobs, head of real assets for Lazard’s private capital advisory group.