Residential

Managers are still focused on sustainability, even if the scale of future risks is not yet fully understood across the industry.

The housing affordability crisis is providing abundant opportunities for investors in the ‘essential housing’ sector, says Todd Williams, chief investment officer at Grubb Properties.

Local partnerships with the right people can make all the difference, say Ethan Leibowitz and Adam Peterson at JEN Partners.

PERE examines five key trends, each presenting unique opportunities and challenges.

The residential sector remains attractive, with strong supply and demand dynamics across markets, but it is not without its challenges.

But mirroring the overall commercial real estate sector, residential fundraising totals have been trending down since 2021.

Tailwinds are creating opportunity, but investors in purpose-built student accommodation need local and sector-specific knowledge

Formerly niche, student and senior housing are suddenly topping many investors’ wish lists, says Kayne Anderson’s Al Rabil.

Demographics and aging stock support residential private lending across Europe, says Arrow Global’s Ellis Sher.

Managers work to attract and retain tenants as residents’ expectations go beyond having a home with a few creature comforts.