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Institutional equity will see through the headlines

Bad press will not stop private equity from gaining a greater share of the single-family rental sector.

Three alternative approaches to institutionalizing SFR

As the single-family rental space grows in popularity with institutional investors, strategies centered on affordability are gaining traction, too.

Deep Dive: A market that brings bad press

Single-family rental homes are fast becoming a favorite property type for institutional capital. But investing in the space requires enduring negative media.

Tenants’ group asks Minnesota to not invest with Landmark

Community organizers cited the secondaries firm’s 2019 investment in Pretium Partners, whose portfolio company HavenBrook is facing scrutiny.

Impact Community Capital raises $210m to ease US housing crisis

The firm is providing bridge loans to property owners to help extend the affordability status of thousands of rental units.

Bridge’s Morse: IPO cash paves way for ‘consolidation opportunities’

After its $300m float, the Salt Lake City firm will explore M&A opportunities and look to expand its reach beyond the US.

Real estate’s ‘ugly stepchild’ returns to the spotlight

US subsidized housing is back in focus with Blackstone’s $5.1bn acquisition from the American International Group.

Carlyle’s Lee: ‘We are focused on scale and thinking bigger’

The Washington, DC firm expects to hold an $8bn final close this fall for Carlyle Realty Partners IX, which would be 45% larger than its predecessor.

Ivanhoé Cambridge to expand investment teams in Asia

The firm plans to open an office in Sydney next year as well as add to its Singapore and Shanghai teams.

How living sectors could outpace other mainstream real estate in a decade

So-called ‘beds for rent’ sectors in the UK are becoming a preferred allocation choice for investors over offices and retail, according to findings published by Investec.