Guest views
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Opinion PiecesFinal word: Holding onto assets is now an opportunity cost
Nick Pink argues that investors sitting on the sidelines could be gambling on an unrealistic future outlook
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AnalysisGuest View: Only scale can deliver on Europe’s living sector promise
Consolidation will likely define the next cycle as investors reconfigure their portfolios
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Opinion PiecesFinal Word: ‘It pays to be well strapped into the roller-coaster’
John Forbes discusses how investors can hold their nerve in a volatile world beset by market turbulence
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AnalysisGuest view: Let’s get SFDR 2.0 to work for real estate
A few challenges specific to the asset class need to be addressed
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Opinion PiecesGuest view: Decarbonisation or energy security? Europe can have both
Data centres and other large-scale projects now prioritise sustainable energy solutions
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Opinion PiecesGuest view: Retail parks in Europe are ripe for institutional capital at scale
Constrained supply and high costs make older retail parks prime for value-add repositioning
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Opinion PiecesGuest view: The case for an EU affordable housing investment fund
The fund would be jointly anchored by European institutions and designed to attract private capital
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Opinion PiecesGuest view: The future of European commercial real estate debt
By late 2026, Europe’s the landscape will look markedly different, writes Iryna Pylypchuk
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Opinion PiecesFinal Word: A new era of real estate leadership
Nathalie Palladitcheff sets out the case for why today’s leaders need to move beyond a purely transactional mindset
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Opinion PiecesGuest view: Climate shift fuels demand for emergency air services
The demand factors for emergency aerial services remain strong
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Opinion PiecesGuest view: Could AI create the first trillion dollar real estate manager?
AI’s widespread adoption could trigger industry upheaval
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Opinion PiecesGuest view: Spain’s blackout will happen elsewhere unless we invest in grid resilience
The Spanish blackout indicts infrastructure underinvestment, not renewables
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Opinion PiecesGuest View: Future-proofing data centres in the face of climate change
Firms are using network redundancy and physical security to enhance IT resilience
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Opinion PiecesFinal word: Richard Croft asks, is debt the new equity?
There is a question as to how long the ‘smart money’ will remain invested in real estate debt funds before reverting to equity
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Opinion PiecesGuest view: Building resilience in climate-impacted real estate – the role of insurance
Real estate remains insurable for now, even as other sectors become uninsurable
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Opinion PiecesGuest view: Retail real estate – from pariah to performer?
In the right format and location, retail is a compelling value play
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Opinion PiecesGuest view: Why investors are expanding in European grocery food retail
Sector’s defensive qualities and stable yields appeal to investors seeking security in a choppy market
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Opinion PiecesGuest view: Breaking the cycle – how today’s real estate investors can navigate macro uncertainty
Martin Towns explores the impact of recent macro upheaval on global real estate markets
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Opinion PiecesGuest view: Is Europe’s defence spending boost an opportunity for logistics?
Location is not enough; defence properties need specialised design
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Opinion PiecesGuest view: Global student flows are shifting, with Europe emerging as a key destination
Asian hubs such as Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia are emerging as alternatives
