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Carbon emissions can be reduced at a substantially faster rate with proptech adoption, says Luke Graham, the firm's head of research.

The outlook for 2024 stands in stark contrast to 2023 as institutional appetite for real estate picks up, says James Jacobs, head of real assets for Lazard’s private capital advisory group.

Logistics firms are looking at a more involved due diligence process to get deals done in 2024, says Left Lane Associates’ research manager, Kirstie Boatright.

Smaller urban logistics properties may provide higher returns and less risk, say Edmond de Rothschild REIM's managing directors.

Industrial outdoor storage facilities are one important component of transportation logistics assets, says Realterm’s head of research, Nathan Kane.

Changes in macro trends are raising demand for warehousing and logistics facilities in strategic locations, says Macquarie Asset Management’s David Roberts.

Dealflow is likely to increase, says Marten Foxon, former head of the global hospitality portfolio at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

Following a trip to the Middle East, Berkadia’s Noam Franklin expects investors in the region to be interested but highly selective on US real estate opportunities this year.

With the enforcement of CSRD directive in Europe this year, it will only get harder to lease real estate that is environmentally obsolete, says ICAWOOD's Laurence Desmazieres.

Lauren Hochfelder, co-chief executive officer for Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing says logistics will remain a favorite asset class for her firm. But she predicts there will be less of a rising tide lifting all boats now.