Opinion

The privatization of data centers has begun

Blackstone’s $10bn bid for QTS Realty Trust is the first privatization bid for a data center operator. It will not be the last.

The stars are aligning for more mega-funds

A recent dearth of $5bn-plus fund closes in this year’s PERE 100 ranking masks the opportunity for such products.

With KREST, KKR builds on an existing idea and takes it further

The New York-based firm’s latest vehicle is effectively a non-traded REIT within a 1940 Act wrapper, but the wrapper is where the innovation lies.

Real estate need not worry about inflation yet

While rising prices are a top concern for global investors, the asset class is well insulated from inflation’s negative effects.

Post-covid worries take center stage at PERE Global

Ending government forbearance, inflation fears and heated marketplaces were top discussions items during PERE’s first all-virtual Global Summit.

Why real estate investors should not panic about inflation

Inflation fears are back but mitigating forces should not be underestimated, says Jose Luis Pellicer, head of investment strategy and research at M&G Real Estate.

The most important factor in repurposing is pricing

There are many hurdles in converting assets from one sector to another, but cost is about to become less of one.

Residential needs no ‘accelerator’ to attract investors

Capturing nearly 60% of the sector-specific private real estate capital raised in last quarter, housing funds are proving they are able to maintain institutional support.

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.

Blackstone’s Australia sale follows a winning formula

The manager has history when it comes to dual-track processes for logistics portfolios.