Europe

Royal London makes senior hires in £1bn healthcare RE push

UK insurer’s deployment plans in the sector are part of a larger goal to allocate around 30% of its property portfolio to alternatives.

Market weighs optimism against frustration at PERE Europe

The PERE Podcast breaks down key themes from the two-day London event, which included confidence about capital flows as well as obstacles to investment strategies.

Realterm reels in €470m for second European IOS fund

The Maryland-based logistics specialist’s latest capital haul is nearly five times the size of its inaugural pan-European vehicle from 2020.

Blackstone’s Seppala: Europe’s importance has grown significantly

The manager’s head of real estate for Europe reflects on the growth of international interest in the region as exemplified by the commitments to and deployment of its latest mega-fund.

Europe expected to benefit from US investors’ loyalty to climate action

Sustainability chiefs tell PERE Network Europe Forum delegates that investors will shift allocations amid US ESG backlash.

Unlocking potential in Dutch residential: Global capital is key

Public funding cuts and a housing supply shortfall coupled with a strong rental culture and high occupancy rates in the Netherlands are creating a big opening for foreign investors, industry leaders explain in this episode of The PERE Podcast.

Investing in care homes requires separating perception from reality

For many investors, reputational risk remains a major concern because of misconceptions about regulation and a lack of clarity around how the sector operates, writes Mike Toft, head of care homes at Octopus Capital.

Mitsubishi Estate acquires majority stake in Patron Capital

After receiving more than 60 approaches to buy the business, founder Keith Breslauer has agreed to a deal to sell a majority stake.

Europe is the ‘safer option’ for real estate right now

Executives onstage at the PERE Network Europe Forum in London this week emphasized the region’s growing appeal in contrast with the US. But will it stick?

PIMCO extends data center fundraise as investor roster grows

Having already exceeded its $1bn target size for the Europe-focused fund, total commitments could double on final closing later this year.