Europe

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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?

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

The real estate chief, whose firm raised the largest-ever fund targeting the space, said the strategy has ‘blown up’ in the last few years.

Strong market conditions and lower risk make it an opportune time to invest in the asset class, said the firm’s CEO.