All articles by Christopher Walker
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AnalysisIPE RA Real Estate Americas Briefing:
US CRE credit markets under the microscope as $1.5trn in debt comes due
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AnalysisEU needs to open up interconnectors and energy grids to investors
Investor in MaresConnect calls for regulatory frameworks to help Europe achieve aims
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Special ReportsStudent housing: Supplying a $1trn global higher education industry
Higher education is booming, and student housing has a crucial role to play amid fierce competition. Christopher Walker reports
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Special ReportsEuropean student housing deals hit €10.5bn
Report from Bonard highlights global macro conditions supporting sector
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Special ReportsGlobal Student Accommodation: Going global, navigating local
James Hunt, global head of real estate at GSA, tells Christopher Walker how the global operator is tackling a much more challenging environment across all markets
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AnalysisHamburg Declaration: Is the answer in the wind for European energy security?
The Hamburg Declaration is as much about geopolitics as it is energy transition – and is highly ambitious. Christopher Walker reports on the groundbreaking offshore wind energy-security pact
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Special ReportsUS student housing: Athletic asset class
US student housing has shown its strength in recent years, particularly among ‘Power Four’ markets. But could a decline in enrolments spell weaker performance? Christopher Walker reports
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InterviewsJessica Bailey on scaling Nuveen’s global infrastructure platform
Jessica Bailey took the helm of Nuveen’s newly created global infrastructure investment platform last October. Christopher Walker explores her new mission
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Special ReportsUK student housing: A market that calls for careful study
Demand for UK student housing still outstrips supply – but not in all cities. Investors also face mounting challenges. Christopher Walker reports
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Special ReportsEuropean student housing: supply falls into the red
The property industry is failing to keep up with growing student demand in the region. Does this spell risk or opportunity for investors? Christopher Walker investigates
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NewsEuropean student housing deals hits €10.5bn in 2025, as investors eye sector
Report from Bonard highlights global macro conditions supporting sector
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AnalysisIPE RA Real Estate Americas Briefing: Manhattan blues
In a $141m distressed deal, Vornado buys 3 East 54th Street from Charles Cohen
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Special ReportsGRESB in an age of ‘green hushing’
Christopher Walker talks to GRESB about managing and developing a sustainability benchmark during a time of shifting sentiments towards ESG
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InterviewsRaj Agrawal on KKR’s ‘collaboration between infrastructure and real estate’
After building up KKR’s infrastructure, Agrawal was given the nod to head a combined real assets team. He explains all to Christopher Walker
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Special ReportsThe nuclear comeback and its role in energy transition strategies
Nuclear is suddenly back in vogue, but can – and should – it play a role in institutional portfolios? Christopher Walker reports
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Special ReportsKeeping on track with energy transition infrastructure
Investment in clean-energy infrastructure is going strong, but staying on the path to net zero could be tricky, finds Christopher Walker
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Special ReportsESG under pressure
Christopher Walker examines the weight of factors bearing down on sustainability in real assets
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Special ReportsIs the race to net zero in real estate stalling?
Christopher Walker looks at the growing challenge of maintaining decarbonisation trajectory
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Special ReportsSFDR reforms: Is Europe going soft on regulation?
Europe is looking to shake its image as the world’s most enthusiastic regulator. Christopher Walker explores what this means for real assets investors
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AnalysisHow exposed are institutional investors to Trump’s single-family housing ban?
Institutional ownership ban looks likely to be enacted, leaving huge uncertainty for REITs and private investors
