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The New York-based firm’s first investment out of its ninth fund marks its return to the niche sector after nearly two decades.

Old-school assumptions about intrinsically valuable real estate will be challenged as technology, especially space tech, evolves, predicts ex-Probitas boss Michael Hoffmann.

With Carlyle’s $8bn fund joining the hunt for specialized real estate, competition for scalable platforms will be fierce after a wave of consolidations.

Real estate investors seeking to acquire data centers need to be aware of their energy requirements and work toward maximum efficiency.

The $293bn manager launched its ninth real estate fund in January with a $6bn target.

The Boston-based manager raised nearly double its initial target for the fund, which focuses on life sciences, film studios and other niche properties.

The president of the Canadian investor sits down with PERE to discuss the emerging property type and its approach to investing in the space.

The president of the Canadian pension investor said increased competition and bidding wars have caused his investment team to focus on smaller deals.

With a consensus set around the top property types and locations, debt fund managers at the PERE America Forum discussed ways to stand out.

The manager has avoided the top film hubs for its entry into the content production sector, opting instead to plant its flag in Chicago, Toronto and Berlin.