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For borrowers, debt funds ‘are not going to change the market’

Some property owners are eschewing this higher-cost form of real estate financing, which they believe is only viable in limited cases.

Gaw targets private credit with latest $3bn fund

The firm has included private credit investments for the first time in its Gateway fund series due to the higher interest rate environment.

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.

It is time to change zoning laws

Where cities are built on century-old planning theory, they will soon become economically unviable, says Robert Rackind, global head of real estate for Credit Suisse Asset Management.

The Nordics is fast losing its ‘safe haven’ reputation

But some investors had reservations about the Nordics even before Sweden’s property market woes became headline news.

NPS adds real estate managers to boost alternatives allocation

The South Korean pension fund plans to grow overseas and alternatives exposures while also increasing its return target by 2027.

John Grayken’s approach to staying ‘a step ahead of the market’

Lone Star’s founder sees a limited window for distressed investing while most wait for private real estate market conditions to settle.

Finding fresh purpose for office assets

Plunging office valuations reflect fears of stranded assets, as ESG regulations and remote working bite. PERE investigates how investors are increasingly looking at converting offices into residential as a solution.

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.

Tishman Speyer taps ex-NPS exec to lead South Korea investments

The real estate firm has hired its first investment professional in the country after opening an office in Seoul last year.