Comment
IPE Real Assets’ columnists and guest writers provide thoughtful commentary and reaction to the hot topics for the industry
Guest viewpoint: Will real estate survive as an asset class?
Increases in operational risk and allocation pressures from infrastructure and private equity are putting property in a tight spot, write Andrea Orlandi and Valentina Shegoyan
Germany’s infrastructure package – more opportunities than risks?
Long-term impact of the package on interest rates and financing costs is yet to be determined
Guest view: Understanding flood risk across RLAM’s portfolio
Research suggests that flooding can reduce the value of a property by 30% in severe cases
Guest view: The role of private debt in bridging the real estate financing gap
Despite its rapid expansion, private real estate financing in Europe still holds enormous growth potential
RIF: Unlocking growth and investment opportunities in the UK
The RIF can drive economic growth via jobs, infrastructure and sustainability
Guest view: The attraction of an equity partner in a challenging debt market
Property owners are getting smaller loans due to falling values and high interest rates
Guest viewpoint: Will real estate survive as an asset class?
Increases in operational risk and allocation pressures from infrastructure and private equity are putting property in a tight spot, write Andrea Orlandi and Valentina Shegoyan
IPE Real Assets March/April 2025: Predicting the unpredictable
Real estate markets seemed to finally be mounting a recovery at the end of 2024. In Europe, transaction volumes reached €55.6bn in Q4, according to MSCI – the highest quarterly figure in two years.
Guest view: Capitalising on European value-add’s climb from correction
Limited investment has caused supply shortages, even in strong-demand sectors
Guest view: Delivering a clean energy future for logistics real estate
Scaling clean energy delivery for HGV electrification faces major hurdles
Guest view: Beyond fairy tales – the realities of sustainable forestry investment
The forestry sector must rely on robust data to prove sustainability claims
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