Sectors

Blackstone lowers headline risks in return to single-family rentals

The firm acquired Chicago-based Home Partners of America for $6bn, giving it a designated SFR platform for the first time since exiting Invitation Homes.

How co-living will perform after covid

The sector has weathered the pandemic storm and, around the world, operators have found their customers valuing the co-living community.

The great residential conversion play

Repurposing older commercial real estate assets to suit housing needs will present investment opportunities globally.

Unlocking the next build-to-rent wave

Attracted by long-term income returns, investors are increasingly looking at growing markets for purpose-built rental housing.

CalPERS feels the heat as single-family rentals face more scrutiny

Activist calls Ares’ investment in single-family firm Front Yard Residential a ‘clear headline risk’ and urges pension to address eviction policy.

Japanese multifamily proves shockproof

The country’s apartment rental sector continues to be popular with foreign investors, even as rising prices compress returns.

Affordable housing’s double-edged investment appeal

Real estate investors are increasingly turning to the affordable housing sector in an attempt to marry social and economic returns.

Investors look east for a taste of luxury housing

Asia-Pacific’s rapidly growing millionaire class is driving huge growth in local luxury property markets.

Residential real estate is marching on as covid hastens change

PERE’s Residential Report 2021 details why the sector is staying strong after an exceptional year.

Why Brookfield wants to bring scale to residential lot banking

With the acquisition of Newland, the Toronto-based manager now has a nationwide platform for residential land and control over 80,000 lots.