Sectors

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.

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.