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2019-23 vintage funds have distributed 50% or less of capital

The 2016-18 fund vintages were the last to return capital in full to investors, reaching an average DPI of 1.05x 10 years after inception.

DOWNLOAD: Real estate fundraising falls to nine-year low in H1 2026

Although the aggregate capital raised was muted, about 70% of funds that closed in the first-half either reached or exceeded their target size at final close.

Hong Kong’s Link hires Redevco’s Slater as incoming CEO

Despite the executive’s experience with building a private funds platform, he will not lead that effort at his future firm.

Australia’s Rest eyes US property in private markets ramp-up

Private markets head Marina Pasika on why the superfund avoids ‘bucketing’ its portfolio by asset class and how its thematic view extends to unlisted real estate.

GPIF names sole head of real estate

Only one of the pension giant’s property co-heads will now lead the business, ending a dual-leadership structure introduced in December 2024.

Lazard: Investors place premium on operational real estate

Institutional investors are increasingly focused on sectors that require active management, according to James Jacobs, head of real assets for Lazard’s private capital advisory group.

Global retail M&A dealmaking gathers momentum

The past three months have seen a spike in deals as investors target dominant malls and open-air centers. PERE Deals examines the blockbuster transactions driving the market’s latest upswing.

Investors back convenience-oriented retail formats as capital returns to sector

Limited new supply and necessity-led demand are reshaping the investment case for retail real estate.

Necessity-based assets revive global retail

Values remain below their peak, but margins are compressing again as consumers weather shocks and the e-commerce outlook darkens.