Sustainable Investing

The investor expects to shift its international exposure from 30% of its property portfolio currently to 50% over the long term.

Given their operationally intensive nature, hospitality assets have a bigger carbon footprint than most other types of commercial property. But owners have many levers to pull to achieve optimization.

Fundraising for impact strategies is tough. But as the cost-of-living crisis hits society’s most vulnerable people, there is a growing need for private investors to step up.

Patrizia’s global investor survey results also reveal a shift in focus from core and core-plus strategies to debt and value-add real estate.

Velo Capital, the recently formed group’s credit arm, will target financing opportunities including ‘brown-to-green’ schemes.

Plunging office valuations reflect fears of stranded assets, as ESG regulations and remote working bite. PERE investigates how investors are increasingly looking at converting offices into residential as a solution.

As the gap between supply and demand for affordable housing widens, institutional investors see opportunities to invest to meet ESG goals and boost financial returns, writes Keith Button.

Urban Partners will oversee the Nordics real estate manager alongside other businesses centered around the concept of cities.

The UK-focused manager credits the ‘positive social impact’ of its funds and its B Corp status for its largest fundraise yet.

PERE Europe members highlighted vast differences in legislation and stakeholder expectations when investing on a global scale.