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Rescuing the value in stranded assets

Stricter environmental requirements increase the risk of problem properties in the real estate sector. By Christine Mattauch

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Reaching new heights

When land is scarce and expensive, vertical extension of existing buildings is an attractive option. It makes economic sense and protects the environment – but there are often structural and legal hurdles to overcome. By Christian Hunziker

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Global property investment bounces back

Major European real estate investors have the US and Asia-Pacific firmly back in their sights after a hiatus during the Covid-19 pandemic. Union Investment is also renewing its focus on its international activities after creating a new department called Investment Management Global. By Judi Seebus

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Thinking outside the box

As the need for urban logistics assets escalates, the sector is turning to ingenious solutions to create last-mile space in increasingly dense environments. By Isobel Lee

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Taking the lead

Sustainability concerns are moving centre stage for real estate companies, but the desire to introduce ESG reporting is being hampered by a lack of legislative cohesion. By Isobel Lee

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