Europe

Private equity’s growing dominance in real estate M&A

As mega-managers like Blackstone have grown larger, so have their roles in driving industry consolidation.

The decade the world split apart

From Brexit and wars to a US-China divide and the rise of India, these themes dominated the geopolitical landscape of the last 10 years in real estate.

DEI progress has stalled, not surrendered

Over the past decade, real estate DEI initiatives may have had some shortcomings, but the impacts were still positive. Now, political hurdles threaten to undo them.

Alternative real estate sectors ride a wave of investor interest

What was once viewed as a ‘nuts’ strategy is now accounting for a growing share of fundraising and transaction activity.

ESG enters a ‘new phase’

The integration of sustainability in private real estate investment has broadened considerably over the past decade, but is it still on track?

King Street closes $950m special situations fund in ‘most attractive market since GFC’

Paul Brennan, co-head of real estate at the firm, says all the European fund’s investments so far have had a credit focus.

Japan’s GPIF commits $200m to NREP

The investment represents GPIF’s second direct investment in a European real estate fund and its fourth overall in private real estate funds.

Nuveen: Leading the way in a changing real estate market

As volatility reshapes the rules, adaptability and strategic focus are proving key to long-term leadership.

Macquarie Asset Management: Endurance through evolution

From market dislocation to sector resilience, real estate’s transformation tells a story of adaptability.