Sectors

Multifamily can no longer be seen as a safe bet

Masked by the sector darling’s significant growth over the past four years, many miscalculations are now coming to a head.

S2 Capital targets $1bn for multifamily private REIT

The REIT, which will be seeded with a $1.6bn portfolio of assets, will be the largest vehicle of its kind focused on the sector.

Deep Dive: Private real estate’s surprise problem child

Default risk in the multifamily sector is growing, catching out some managers and their investors – while creating opportunities for others.

Real estate investors are unfazed by Japan’s historic rate hike

However, investor preferences and strategies have been changing as the country’s negative interest rate era comes to an end.

BGO expands into American SFR, chasing ‘sticky tenants’

BGO has formed a strategic partnership with 1Sharpe and committed to deploy $500m on single family rentals through the venture.

Deep Dive: Why 2024 looks bright for the sector-specialists

While the largest diversified funds still rule the pack, capital is increasingly flowing to vehicles with a singular investment focus.

ActivumSG appoints fundraising veteran Lemer for growth drive

The firm has hired a former EQT Exeter executive to lead investor engagement, fundraising, co-investment and business development functions.

Greystar: Living sector demand ‘is really strong’

The maturing living sector is attracting new institutional interest seeking stability, says Wes Fuller, Greystar’s chief investment officer.

Crow Holdings Capital closes its biggest fund yet

The Dallas-based manager closed the 10th fund in its flagship value-add series on $3.1bn, a 35% increase on the previous fund.

Pro-invest launches co-living platform in Australia

The firm will focus on converting existing hospitality assets into co-living properties in the country through a value-add strategy.