Sectors

Ivanhoé Cambridge to close Shanghai office

The Canadian investor will manage the 29 assets it owns in China via its teams in Singapore, Mumbai and Sydney.

The China luxury retail mall where Gaw was both buyer and seller

With Florentia Village Guangzhou Outlet Mall, the Hong Kong-based private equity real estate firm is betting on post-pandemic retail growth.

John Grayken’s approach to staying ‘a step ahead of the market’

Lone Star’s founder sees a limited window for distressed investing while most wait for private real estate market conditions to settle.

Did anyone notice retail has reached a floor?

Headlines about other sectors have distracted many from mounting evidence the prospects of physical shopping space are improving.

APAC sees muted buying appetites despite narrowing price gap

Real estate funds demonstrated a notable drop in buying intention during the first quarter amid concerns over a lasting high-rate environment, per CBRE.

Crow Holdings Capital recapitalizes niche retail portfolio for $1.8bn

The Dallas-based manager has formed a JV with a global sovereign wealth fund to acquire around $750m in additional assets.

Tishman Speyer taps ex-NPS exec to lead South Korea investments

The real estate firm has hired its first investment professional in the country after opening an office in Seoul last year.

Blackstone’s Heady: Indian retail is a bright spot for real estate

Indian real estate has been less affected by concerns about interest rates and economic growth than other markets, Blackstone’s Asia chairman tells PERE.

Finding properties fresh purpose

With many retail properties now ripe for conversion, asset owners must identify prime opportunities and navigate a host of challenges.

How managers are future-proofing real estate

Structural changes mean real estate assets face a greater risk of obsolescence. So how can owners ensure their properties remain relevant?