Charlotte D'Souza
WeWork’s potential demise is a thorn in the side for a sector grappling with an image problem, but the reality is less concerning.
Capital markets instability has prevented a return to normal levels of M&A in private real estate, and fundraising dynamics have played a part.
The New York-based capital advisory firm expects to see more firms looking to make strategic acquisitions for geographic expansion.
The deal is set to be one of the largest in Europe so far this year, and the largest whole-portfolio transaction in the region.
Private equity firms and institutional investors were conspicuously absent from first-half activity, while other buyers came to the fore.
Active asset management has gotten more complicated in today's market, said panelists on a PERE Network webinar last week.
ANREV, INREV and NCREIF intend for the index, which currently reports net returns, to also include gross returns and asset-level performance.
While high-profile occupiers like HSBC are downsizing in the city, size is not the only driving factor in the decision to relocate.
Banks remain a major part of Europe’s refinancing picture, but insurers are also becoming more active.
The London-based firm has acquired two separate portfolios amounting to £177m via its partnership with Argo Real Estate.