Analysis

Thought-provoking, critical analysis of the big issues and latest developments for real assets professionals from industry insiders and IPE’s reporters

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IPE RA Real Estate Europe Briefing

2026-03-12T00:01:00+00:00By

Why living real estate will be the most relevant asset class by 2030

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A&O Hostels’ boss embarks on new mission to scale-up across Europe

2026-03-10T08:00:00+00:00By

Oliver Winter is excited about the progress being made at A&O Hostels, the business he co-founded with a single hostel in Berlin 26 years ago.

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EU needs to open up interconnectors and energy grids to investors

2026-03-10T00:04:00+00:00By

Investor in MaresConnect calls for regulatory frameworks to help Europe achieve aims

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US energy sector shows staying power

May/June 2025 (Magazine)By

Amid the upheaval from new US policy, Christopher Walker finds investors hopeful that favourable secular trends will ultimately prevail in the energy sector

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Shop until it drops: The return of retail property

July/August 2025 (Magazine)By

Retail real estate deals have made a significant contribution to volumes at the start of 2025, as investors are impressed by the sector’s attractive returns