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Savills’ Down: Rate cuts do not necessarily mean better pricing

Those expecting values to be correlative to debt ‘are holding out for something that won’t happen,’ says the capital markets executive.

ADIC expands Korean logistics exposure with LaSalle

Third logistics deal for investor-manager partnership comes on the back of strong interest in South Korea from Middle Eastern investors.

ESR awaits the right timing for C-REIT listing

The firm is looking for the right conditions to float the vehicle amid volatile C-REIT market pricing in China.

Ares JV capitalizes on Hyatt exit plan with $1.07bn Orlando buy

The transaction for the Hyatt Regency Orlando, the largest for a US hospitality asset so far this year, is a result of a disposition strategy set in 2021.

Blackstone fund commitment marks pivot for CPP Investments

Canadian pension fund’s €500m commitment suggests shift in fund investment strategy.

Blackstone and Brookfield are no longer the default option

The ‘big two’ remain private real estate’s biggest fundraisers, but evidence points to other firms getting more investor attention these days.

NPS reduces number of commitments to real estate funds

With only a 7.4% increase, the investor also recorded a slower climb in real estate commitment compared with prior years.

Henley IM launches third US car wash fund

The London firm now counts a sovereign fund among investors in the series, for which it also uses social media marketing to raise capital.

Brookfield reports ‘relatively light’ fundraising quarter

Commitments of $1bn to the asset management behemoth’s real estate strategies in Q2 trail its smaller peers.

Adam Hines joins Hines’ office of the CEO

The executive’s promotion to chief of staff follows a senior management reshuffle announced at the end of July.