Christopher Walker
AnalysisAnalysis: What the Baltimore Bridge collapse means for real assets
Other US ports set to benefit, but local real estate and transport inflation unlikely to be affected
InterviewsGIIA membership surpasses 100 as investors court governments
With elections due on both sides of the Atlantic, the role of the group becomes critical
AnalysisM&A: The race is on to get bigger in infrastructure fund management
Does the BlackRock-GIP merger mark the start of an infrastructure arms race? Christopher Walker and Richard Lowe report
Special ReportsUS student housing: Investors need to do their homework
The outlook for student housing in the US looks good, but the sector comes with some unique challenges. Christopher Walker reports
Special ReportsUK student housing: Balancing supply imbalance with affordability
The acute demand-supply imbalance makes for a compelling investment case. But investors need to balance affordability, writes Christopher Walker
Special ReportsEuropean student housing: Markets divided by rent control
Investment opportunities across Europe are enormous, but Christopher Walker finds a market divided by levels of rent control
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Bonard: Monitoring a €141bn purpose-built student housing market
The latest research from Bonard reveals a complex picture for European student housing. Christopher Walker looks at the findings
Special ReportsUS life-science real estate: Signs of ageing or pause for breath?
After a period of boom, the world’s most developed life-science real estate market has slowed. Christopher Walker checks the vitals of the sector
Special ReportsThe UK life-science real estate market evolves fast
The market is being led by the ‘golden triangle’ – and potentially emerging regions within the country. Christopher Walker reports
InterviewsQ&A: Oxford University Development
Christopher Walker talks to Anna Strongman, Chas Bountra and Wes Erlam about the joint venture between Oxford University and Legal & General
Special ReportsQ&A: Bruntwood SciTech
Bruntwood SciTech aims to support the UK’s ambition to become a global science and technology superpower. Christopher Walker talks to Ciara Keeling, Wes Erlam and Kevin Etchells
Special ReportsEuropean life-science real estate: a market catching up fast
The sector in Europe is some way behind that in the UK and US, but Christopher Walker reports that the gap is narrowing
Special ReportsKadans Science Partner: The trailblazing specialist developer
After buying a Dutch university subsidiary in 2009, Kadans has grown to become a trailblazing European developer. Christopher Walker talks to CEO Michel Leemhuis
Special ReportsOntario Teachers: A decade in building natural resources exposure
Christopher Metrakos explains the Canadian giant’s natural capital strategy to Christopher Walker
Special ReportsCDPQ: Quebec investor pursues sustainable land strategy
Nicolas Leyssieux tells Christopher Walker about CDPQ’s plans to invest C$2bn by 2025
Special ReportsWhat the biodiversity agenda means for forestry and agriculture
Biodiversity is rising up the agenda of institutional investors. Christopher Walker explores what it means for forestry and agriculture
Special ReportsForest Investment Associates: ‘most exciting time’ for sustainable forestry
Mike Cerchiaro tells Christopher Walker that the asset class has never been in such demand
MagazineSocial infrastructure: Asset class on the rise
Investors are looking to increase their exposure to social infrastructure, but the sector is complex and requires a careful approach, writes Christopher Walker
Special ReportsCan institutional investment in affordable housing keep up with demand?
Institutional investors have been homing in on affordable housing. But the need is only growing stronger. Christopher Walker reports
Special ReportsAffordable housing: PGIM seeks to serve the ‘forgotten majority’
Oscar Kingsbury tells Christopher Walker why PGIM has a laser focus on single-family affordable homes in the UK
