Deals

GI Partners’ Magnuson: ‘It’s fascinating what’s happening with AI’

The US private investment firm’s founder said the ‘third wave’ of data center demand is the driver behind its latest real estate deal.

What is driving office tenant moves in London

While high-profile occupiers like HSBC are downsizing in the city, size is not the only driving factor in the decision to relocate.

The LA Law office building that still has the backing of lenders

The tower’s tenants include law firm Parker Stansbury, investment bank Morgan Stanley and fitness company Equinox.

Deutsche Finance International enters UK logistics market

The London-based firm has acquired two separate portfolios amounting to £177m via its partnership with Argo Real Estate.

PERE 100: Bought less, sold even less

Transactions by the PERE 100 cohort of managers were down in the year the market cycle turned, but their net investment positions increased, writes Tom Leahy, head of EMEA real assets research at MSCI.

Operational real estate is ‘an evolution in practices’ for lenders

Despite a risk-off environment, lenders are ‘having to get their heads around’ operational deals given the uptick in activity in the space.

The untapped potential in operational real estate

An operational strategy could unlock return premiums for investors across the risk spectrum, according to a report by law firm Macfarlanes.

The China luxury retail mall where Gaw was both buyer and seller

With Florentia Village Guangzhou Outlet Mall, the Hong Kong-based private equity real estate firm is betting on post-pandemic retail growth.

Fortress deal sees wealth management take center stage

The transaction comes as Fortress is gearing up to expand its wealth management business.

APAC sees muted buying appetites despite narrowing price gap

Real estate funds demonstrated a notable drop in buying intention during the first quarter amid concerns over a lasting high-rate environment, per CBRE.