Managers

Political instability across the region is creating headwinds for sought-after affordable housing deals.

In the face of increasing headwinds, some Expo Real 2026 attendees remained upbeat. For others, harsh truths are sinking in.

The manager plans to build a long-term logistics real estate and data center platform across the Gulf, starting with Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

The first tranche of capital raised for the vehicle comprises significantly more new relationships and non-US investors than is typical for the fund series.

At Expo Real in Munich this week, international panelists debated the merits of European real estate in an environment of higher interest rates.

By adding value-add and opportunistic capability, the deal will help the German manager ‘reduce complexity’ for large investors, says its real estate chief.

Investors are applying newfound pressure on expenses and fee structures after years of real estate underperformance.

The $75m commitment builds on the first close for the fund in June, which raised $300m from Dutch investors APG Asset Management and Bouwinvest.

The Houston-based real assets manager will elevate three executives into new roles at the highest tier of the organization.

The Dallas-based manager hit the hard-cap on its eighth and largest flagship fund to date, aiming for up to 20% returns on Sun Belt warehouses and outdoor storage.