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Starwood eyes fundraising milestone with Fund XIIThe Miami Beach-based private investment firm will be the third private real estate manager to amass double-digit billions for a single property fund.
Is the M&A shopping window for hotel assets closing?Extended Stay America’s privatization was the sector’s biggest M&A event but rising valuations and market recovery could limit further opportunistic buying.
Blueprint: Brookfield adds to UK life sciences, Blackstone closes a long-awaited deal, MetaProp holds a record closeBrookfield builds its exposure to the UK's Golden Triangle; Blackstone finally nabs a majority stake in Soho China; MetaProp reels in $100 million for third proptech fund; and more in today's briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.
CalPERS feels the heat as single-family rentals face more scrutinyActivist calls Ares' investment in single-family firm Front Yard Residential a 'clear headline risk' and urges pension to address eviction policy.
Extended Stay America’s pricing demonstrates belief in near-term recovery for hospitalityBlackstone and Starwood’s sweetening of an already sweetened offer shows a strong conviction in the sector.
Japanese multifamily proves shockproofThe country's apartment rental sector continues to be popular with foreign investors, even as rising prices compress returns.
Affordable housing's double-edged investment appealReal estate investors are increasingly turning to the affordable housing sector in an attempt to marry social and economic returns.
Blueprint: Henderson Park's new fund target, PineBridge continues expansion, Colony Capital is no moreHenderson Park sets a higher target for its second opportunity fund; PineBridge makes another firm-level acquisition; Colony Capital rebrands; a big splash in China's office sales market; and more in today's briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.
Wellcome’s Pereira Gray: ‘You need to alter your risk return’The CEO of the investment division at the UK charity says performance targets will need to change as real estate becomes more operationally intensive.
The privatization of data centers has begunBlackstone’s $10bn bid for QTS Realty Trust is the first privatization bid for a data center operator. It will not be the last.