The June edition of PropertyEU Magazine highlights the growing body of evidence that it pays to be green in real estate. Experts say the question is not whether investors can expect to command a 'green premium' for sustainable buildings but whether they can avoid a 'brown discount' by actively incorporating green practices into their daily management.
The June edition of PropertyEU Magazine highlights the growing body of evidence that it pays to be green in real estate. Experts say the question is not whether investors can expect to command a 'green premium' for sustainable buildings but whether they can avoid a 'brown discount' by actively incorporating green practices into their daily management.
Also in this edition:
Capital shift on the cards - Measures to reduce risk in the financial system could lead to a massive transfer of wealth from Europe to the US and Asia, PropertyEU's Benelux Investment Briefing hears
Out of the penalty box - The move to a new head office in Amsterdam marks the start of a new era for the EMEA unit of CBRE Global Investors, says its chief executive Pieter Hendrikse
AEW bets on debt - French investment manager AEW Europe is putting its money into two very different property debt animals
Deka strikes again - While three German open-ended funds were forced into liquidation in May, Deka continues its spending spree in Amsterdam
Med crisis - Southern Europe is struggling to convince investors that the yield premium on deals in the region is worth the risk.
Henderson in Italy - Investment manager Henderson is joining forces with the property fund arm of Banca Finnat to distribute funds in Italy
Stocks polarise - A worsening financial crisis in Spain hit most European property shares in May. German stocks bucked the trend - with the notable exception of heavyweight IVG
Responsible Investor - Money talks when it comes to addressing unethical behaviour, APG's Angelien Kemna told the INREV annual conference
Prime Property Awards - Thirty-one European projects are competing in the final round of Union Investment’s Prime Property Awards
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