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Blueprint: Ares' GCP ambitions, Blackstone's office view, Gaw's Tokyo mega-deal and moreAres Management's plans for its expanded real estate business post-GCP acquisition begin taking shape, Blackstone mulls a major return to the office sector, Partners Group's co-head of real estate exits, a Gaw-led venture strikes a billion-dollar deal in Japan and more in this week's briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.
Ares eyes windfall for sector-specific funds after GCP acquisitionThe Los Angeles-based manager expects to launch at least two new real estate vehicles in Asia this year.
Industrial lending remains promising amid rate cutsAs easing interest rates raise hopes of stabilization in the lending market, the industrial sector could benefit more than other asset classes.
Niche subsectors gaining favor with industrial investorsStrong rental growth prospects help last-mile logistics, industrial outdoor storage and cold storage stand out.
Blueprint: Investors sour on real estate, emerging managers to watch, the hotel comeback and morePrivate real estate gets a reality check in PERE's latest investor report, which suggests a fundraising rebound is still some ways off. That is not stopping several new managers from making their mark, and we highlight six of them in our February cover story. Elsewhere, we dive into a stunning comeback for hotel investment, how political upheaval is disrupting global capital flows and more in this week's briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.
Hotels are back – this time for a long stayEncouraged by shifting market conditions and resilience to economic challenges, managers and investors are backing the sector to deliver strong returns in the next cycle.
Hongkong Land’s Smith: ‘Recycling capital is our top priority’The listed company plans to expedite the return of invested capital, including transferring balance-sheet assets to third-party vehicles.
Next Contenders 2025: Listed REITs adding private fund management businessesAsia’s public real estate firms are expanding into private markets for diversification and greater customization for investors.
Next Contenders 2025: Asset managers ramping up in real estateFor Sixth Street and Stonepeak, 2024 was a pivotal year for their growing property platforms.
Next Contenders 2025: First-time managers led by experienced executivesTown Lane and Greykite, two start-ups launched by established industry dealmakers last year, defied the odds with early fundraising and deployment successes.