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The untapped potential in operational real estate

An operational strategy could unlock return premiums for investors across the risk spectrum, according to a report by law firm Macfarlanes.

South Korea’s KIC grows its real assets portfolio

The investor is actively looking for real estate debt and distressed investment opportunities arising from current market conditions.

Lazard: Appetite grows for niche, focused strategies

Institutional investors are increasingly looking to allocate to more specialist managers, says James Jacobs, head of real estate for Lazard’s private capital advisory group.

APAC sees muted buying appetites despite narrowing price gap

Real estate funds demonstrated a notable drop in buying intention during the first quarter amid concerns over a lasting high-rate environment, per CBRE.

Newcore closes fifth social infrastructure fund

The UK-focused manager credits the ‘positive social impact’ of its funds and its B Corp status for its largest fundraise yet.

Top Blackstone real estate executive Henritze to depart

The veteran of the New York-based firm will be one of the few senior managing directors to have left Blackstone’s real estate team.

DOWNLOAD: Q1 fundraising hits post-GFC low

The $12.4bn raised in Q1 2023 is the lowest first quarter total recorded.

Simon Treacy’s contrarian bet on China

CapitaLand’s CEO of private equity real estate is looking beyond China’s geopolitical issues as he grows the firm’s funds business.

Four key takeaways from the Japan report

Japan’s real estate market is at a crossroads in several key areas: decarbonization, digitalization and J-REIT disruption.

Japan is reclaiming the digital crown

After several years of failing to keep pace with its peers, Japan has committed to revitalizing its digital infrastructure – and investors stand to benefit.