Value Add

Blue Owl’s Zahr: The net lease specialist going big

On the verge of closing the firm’s first real estate mega-fund, Marc Zahr’s next challenge is deploying the capital into the still-maturing sector.

Deep Dive: How to invest like a contrarian

For seven private real estate managers, breaking away from the crowd is equal parts risk and reward.

Hines closes third European value-add fund above target

The fund is the second-largest Europe-focused real estate vehicle closed this year, of any strategy.

Aware Super has A$3.5bn to deploy in European real estate

The Australian superannuation fund has opened its London office and is actively recruiting for a local real estate portfolio manager.

Greystar returns to student accommodation in Spain

The manager is rebuilding its PBSA portfolio in the country more than a year after selling the RESA platform it had built up between 2017 and 2022.

Brown-to-green funds offer a much-needed narrative for adding value

The concept of a ‘brown discount’ is gaining traction among institutional investors at a time when adding value to real estate is harder than ever.

PIMCO’s Murray: It ‘isn’t about value-adding anymore’

PERE America’s keynote speaker told members capital market dislocation means managers need to prioritize conversations with their lenders.

Former Partners Group exec to lead Salter Brothers’ Asia expansion

The Australian firm is planning to launch a value-add fund and bespoke strategies with its capital partners in the region.

Managers look to Sweden as liquidity pressures mount

The concentration of bond financing issued by the country’s REITs makes it a target for potential acquisitions in the coming months.

Brown-to-green funds pave the way for more Article 9 disclosures

The recent launch of two Article 9 transition funds demonstrates how real estate’s understanding of the SFDR classification is evolving.