Value-Add

TPG to step up real estate deployment with $15bn of dry powder

Included in the firm’s arsenal of capital is $2.5bn raised for two Asia real estate funds following its acquisition of Angelo Gordon.

Ares’ Phillips: ‘We are beginning to see signs of a market recovery’

The Los Angeles-based firm expects to bring to market the latest iterations of its European and US value-add real estate funds this year.

Adding value in Asia-Pacific

The region’s diversity means a plethora of opportunities to create value for investors seeking to boost returns, but they need to be selective.

Pursuing real estate’s green premium

Investors and managers are creating value with a range of ESG and sustainability initiatives.

For building conversion strategies, it is all about pricing

Most change-of-use projects are not economically viable, but falling prices, looming debt maturities and potential government assistance could change that.

Five trends shaping value-add strategies

Capital raised for value-add funds has been falling since 2021, but many analysts believe commercial real estate will experience some recovery in 2024’s second half.

Europe’s value-add momentum

Discounted pricing combined with rental growth prospects for high-quality assets are creating ideal market conditions for value-add strategies to flourish.

AI will give you your time back

Artificial intelligence tools are helping real estate managers reduce costs, optimize portfolio decisions and source better deals.

Creating value amid disruption in real estate

Many commercial real estate investors endured a wretched 2023. Inflation and spiking interest rates saw rapid shifts in borrowing and build costs, valuations and asking rents. Value-add dealmaking, the lifeblood of many funds, dried up as investors halted new commitments and managers grappled with the difficulty of underwriting transactions amid the rapidly unfolding situation. The […]

The tech adding value to real estate portfolios

Innovation is redefining value-add investment strategies across in-demand property sectors in new ways.