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Look Ahead 2025: Hines sees early-cycle office and retail as solid bets for outsized returns

Favorable pricing and undersupply will help to bolster performance in real estate’s most maligned sectors, says global head of research Josh Scoville.

PwC survey: Bid-ask spreads narrowing, M&A to pick up in 2025 

Lower debt costs and a growing appetite for operationally intensive alternatives will drive merger activity.

Stonepeak holds final close on debut real estate fund

The milestone comes four years after the New York-based infrastructure giant formally launched a dedicated platform in the asset class.

BlackRock makes strategic changes for its Asia real estate fund

With a focus on transparency and liquidity, Fund VI will exclude Hong Kong and China, and will further limit exposure to the office sector.

PIMCO Prime, CDPQ detail differing strategies for core assets  

Speakers at NYU Schack’s capital markets conference disagree on whether to hold or dispose of core assets.

Partners Group’s real estate push goes up two gears with Empira deal

As well as providing a significant boost to Partners’ direct real estate business, the merger of the two Swiss firms will add real estate credit to the manager’s offering.

Partners Group seeks ‘vertical depth’ with Empira acquisition

Gaining significant exposure to real estate credit was also a key draw, according to global co-head of real estate Karim Habra.

Redevco remodeled: From family to fiduciary

Although part of a 183-year-old family business, the Dutch asset manager is the new kid on the block when it comes to third-party capital management.

MARK holds final close for Crossbay II, readies successor

The London-based firm turned away approximately €200m in commitments for its second pan-European logistics-focused fund.

BlackRock creates dedicated co-investment role in Europe

The firm has promoted Thorsten Slytå to the new position, which was established in response to growing demand for more direct investment.