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Guest view: Addressing the UK’s infrastructure challenges
The government should prioritise mobilising the UK’s long-term savings to fund infrastructure development
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Guest View: Asset management is key to mid-market success
Mid-market assets are typically less exposed to geopolitical headwinds than their larger counterparts
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Guest view: In the UK, life sciences real estate is still playing catch-up
Total UK construction pipeline is a fraction of the top 10 US cities
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Guest view: What might the EU’s EV tariffs mean for investment in industrial?
EC proposes a tariff on Chinese EV imports into the EU in a bid to protect Europe’s car industry
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Guest view: Location matters for life sciences developments
Costs are determined not just by where you are building, but also what you are building
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Guest view: Government mandates essential to drive private capital into nature
The UK can become a natural capital leader under Labour by expanding regulatory frameworks
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Guest view: Green loan growth signals market resilience
European real estate lending subdued but pockets of strength persist
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Guest view: Real estate dislocation – exploiting the vintage while minding the risks
Previous market corrections have historically presented opportunities for investment
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Guest view: EU policymakers seek better data on real estate investment
Data is essential for informed policymaking by ESRB, ECB, EC and regulators
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Guest view: Investing in innovation – how technology can secure our water future
To value water properly and address the issue of scarcity, we as a society must invest in it with sustainable solutions
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Guest view: ESG – a valuable investment in hotel performance
Hotels and tourism linked to 8% of global carbon footprint
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IPE Real Assets July/August 2024: The links between energy, data and nature
Assets under management (AUM) of the 100 largest infrastructure investment managers have risen to €2.2trn – from €1.98trn last year – according to the latest IPE Real Assets ranking. The industry is consolidating as well, led by the ongoing merger of BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners, which – based on current figures – would create a giant with more than €150bn in infrastructure AUM.
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Guest view: The cost of energy efficiency upgrades
Energy efficiency has become a top priority for landlords, impacting both property value and tenant attraction
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Guest view: ESG disclosure regulations – a stick or a carrot for investors?
Building performance specialists will be key for achieving goals, balancing interventions with CapEx limitations
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Guest view: Utilities are no longer a bond proxy in the new energy economy
Growing electricity demand has arrived at a time when coal-fired plants are largely being decommissioned
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Guest View: Is NAV still enough? Embracing a holistic approach to real estate
NAV is important but there are other metrics too
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Guest view: Paris Olympics – a vos marques, prêts, partez!
The event has the potential to drive lasting positive impacts on the local built environment and its communities
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Guest view: Battery energy storage’s promise of 24-hour green power
Firming, matching and creating a more resilient grid
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Guest view: Future proofing hotel assets
Demand for sustainable travel experiences is driving a shift in the hospitality industry
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Guest view: Pension funds are ‘buying British’ through their exposure to alternatives
UK pensions have increased allocations to alternatives like real estate, private equity and infrastructure