Europe

Smarter homes make for smarter real estate investments

Big data, tech and AI applications are rapidly evolving from nice-to-have residential features to key components of an investment manager’s DNA.

UBS: Optimism on residential strategies is little dented by tariffs

Uncertainty has shaken the global economy to its core, though from a real estate perspective, residential looks the most resilient, say UBS’s Tiffany Gherlone and Fergus Hicks.

UK roundtable: Real estate keeps calm and carries on

The unsettled global situation has undermined the optimism surrounding UK real estate at the beginning of the year, but roundtable participants say the market’s comparative stability remains its strength.

Ambitious targets are hard to achieve but still worth setting

Investors like ABP have good reason to pursue €1bn affordable housing goals, despite the challenges of investing in the sector.

Legal & General to acquire majority stake in Proprium, bolstering private markets expansion

The deal will broaden and further internationalize L&G’s real estate exposure.

USS backs £10bn Blackstone UK data center, eyes European expansion

The UK’s largest pension scheme says the risk-adjusted return opportunity from data center developments is currently more appealing than stabilized assets.

JPMorgan AM creates new global real estate head role

The firm looks to unify and streamline its operations across different markets with the new appointment.

‘A jumbo jet in turbulent skies’: How Brookfield raised $16bn and counting

The PERE Podcast delves into the fundraise shaping up to be Brookfield Asset Management’s largest to date in real estate, and where the manager is actively deploying.

Brookfield’s Baron: The pressure on investors has eased

After Brookfield held an institutional close on what is set to be its largest-ever real estate fund, the firm’s CIO for real estate sees investors growing in confidence as transactions tick up.

Hines’ APAC capital-raising lead departs shortly after hire

Joseph Tien’s departure follows other leadership changes at Hines, including the exit of Europe CIO Alexander Knapp.