Sectors

Residential investors seek the right balance of ESG and economic returns

Sustainability and governance may be top of mind for many investors, but opinions differ on precisely which green building practices deliver the greatest impact.

Student housing steadfast amid broader uncertainty, says Kayne Anderson

Economic and political upheaval are weighing on parts of the economy, but the purpose-built student accommodation sector at Power Four conference schools continues to thrive, says Kayne Anderson’s Al Rabil.

Redevco: A nuanced approach to ESG in residential

Redevco’s Steven Zeeman, Reinout Huisman and Robert Bakker argue that sustainability in residential development must reflect what residents really want.

The supply-demand puzzle in real estate’s living sector

The sector faces deepening supply-demand imbalances across Europe and the US, driven by demographic shifts and structural constraints.

Home development is becoming land-light, investor heavy

Texas is providing timely lessons in residential lot development that the rest of the world is paying attention to.

CapitaLand Investment on investing in flexible living assets

Serviced apartments and co-living offer investors a compelling blend of flexibility and stability because of their hybrid nature, says CapitaLand Investment’s Mak Hoe Kit.

Partners Group: Shaping transatlantic housing markets

Residential demand is resulting in growth opportunities across subsectors in the US and Europe, explain Eric Shepsman and Henrik Orrbeck at Partners Group.

Appetite for single-family BTR remains strong

Build-to-rent homes are one of the fastest-growing segments, especially in the US.

Private real estate steps in as student housing crisis continues

Supply of PBSA continues to wane as demand grows across the largest universities in the US and Europe.

Mapletree Investments on tapping into global student housing potential

The sector is seeing increased interest thanks to its counter-cyclical characteristics and growing opportunities, says Mapletree’s Matt Walker.