Three factors, amplified by geopolitical upheaval, are creating particular challenges for real estate fund providers.
The hotel, retail and office asset classes are facing rising costs on multiple fronts. Against a backdrop of weak consumer sentiment and high inflation, they are adopting a range of strategies to combat increased energy costs, personnel expenses, material costs and rents.
A growing group of commercial property landlords worldwide is embarking on a journey to make their portfolios net zero carbon (NZC) by 2050.
Hybrid working arrangements, cost pressures, net zero targets and competition for talent are forcing small and large enterprises to reassess their office needs and footprints. The answer, increasingly, is to adopt a more flexible workspace model.
The Wandsbek Market development in Hamburg rectifies the urban planning mistakes of the 1960s.
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Cable cars take people up mountains, to Germany’s National Garden Show and around theme parks.
Club deals and joint ventures are becoming increasingly important, especially in large transactions.
Three years ago, Union Investment began adding residential investments to its retail funds.
Notwithstanding the economic slowdown and home-working trend, office space is still in demand in Europe – albeit not everywhere.
The construction and real estate sector needs to drastically reduce its CO2 emissions and consumption of resources.
Germany is ageing. The number of workers is falling, the number of people needing care is rising. What does this mean for property investors?
The need for resilient storage solutions is buoying logistics and industrial developers across CEE and the rest of Europe.
Dismal macroeconomic markers in Europe and the continuing war in Ukraine are inspiring investors to look beyond the region’s borders.
Skyrocketing energy prices ignited by the war in Ukraine have reinforced the imperative of boosting efficiency.
Transformation properties are gaining in importance. New uses create a modern profile and boost the value of buildings.
The prevalence of indexed lease contracts in continental Europe has often attracted landlords looking to defend their income.
Asset managers are being tasked with leading income growth in the medium term.
A perfect storm of inflation, rising interest rates, recession, supply constraints and regulations is buffeting Europe’s project developers.
With its unique shape, the egg has inspired architects to create some exceptional buildings.
The European resort market’s rapid bounce back to pre-pandemic levels has reactivated local and international investor appetite in Southern Europe’s vacation hotel sector.
Transformation through diversity of use: The Wandsbek Market development in Hamburg rectifies the urban planning mistakes of the 1960s and will create significant value for residents and Union Investment’s investors. The district will be able to leverage its potential more effectively in the future.
The Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns were arguably the severest stress test the retail real estate sector has ever been through.
Drawn by strong demand fundamentals, market depth, transparency and liquidity, investors are flocking to US multifamily residential.
Fifty percent of European real estate investors are sticking to their investment strategy despite the marked rise in interest rates.
is the switch to renewables in the office market proving a success?
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