Asia-Pacific

Macquarie taps third-party capital for opportunistic real estate

The Australian firm previously invested its own balance sheet capital in the higher-risk, higher-return strategy for more than 10 years.

Why Gaw Capital is targeting institutional capital for its SPAC

Goodwin Gaw, chairman and founder of the firm, explained the strategy behind Gateway Strategic Acquisitions during a PERE Global Passport Deep Dive.

PODCAST: Where did all the distressed money go?

Large pools of capital have been raised for distressed strategies, but thanks to government support schemes, finding a home for it is proving a challenge.

Unlocking the next build-to-rent wave

Attracted by long-term income returns, investors are increasingly looking at growing markets for purpose-built rental housing.

Japanese multifamily proves shockproof

The country’s apartment rental sector continues to be popular with foreign investors, even as rising prices compress returns.

Grosvenor leans on existing relationships for indirect investments

A commitment by the Duke of Westminster’s property company to the start-up of ex-Propertylink executives proves the importance of longstanding ties during the pandemic.

Investors look east for a taste of luxury housing

Asia-Pacific’s rapidly growing millionaire class is driving huge growth in local luxury property markets.

Residential real estate is marching on as covid hastens change

PERE’s Residential Report 2021 details why the sector is staying strong after an exceptional year.

MIRA loses senior exec after sale of ADIA’s retail portfolio

The real estate veteran, who spent 17 years at the Australian firm, was heavily involved in building its China retail business.

An Australian skyscraper now in local hands

140 St Georges Terrace in Perth was acquired by a joint venture between asset management giant BlackRock and the city’s own Primewest