Big data: Critical update
Big data is coming to real estate and the most forward-thinking investors are already embracing it. Maha Khan Phillips reports
Big data: Investing in bandwidth
The rise in data streaming is putting pressure on existing networks but boosting opportunities for institutional investors, writes Christopher O’Dea
Student Housing: Higher education, lower grade?
The strength of the UK student housing market has attracted institutional investors for some time. But, asks Rachel Goult, could the sector be about to weaken?
Data Centres: Bright outlook for the cloud
Demand for bandwidth is only going to increase, especially with the emergence of Internet of Things. The data centre market is only going to get bigger, write Tom Duncan and Bob Thompson
Hotels Europe: Short-stay assets, long-term capital
Its customers come and go, but the hotel industry is attracting a new kind of long-term owner. Maha Khan Phillips checks into a growing institutional sector
Hotels Asia-Pacific: Investors book in advance
The growth of the hotel industry in Asia-Pacific is vulnerable to short-term shocks, but its long-term outlook is attracting investors. Florence Chong reports
Student Housing: International studies
The sector is led by the US, UK and Australia. But student housing is fast becoming a global market, writes Florence Chong
Student Housing: Graduating to the big league
As the boundary between student and professional living blurs, Germany’s growing sector is ripe for consolidation, says Russell Handy
Student Housing: Market revision
Will Brexit affect student numbers and hurt the appeal of the sector in the UK? Not necessarily, say Joanna Turner and Rocco Versace
Alternatives: Leisure - Going out in town
People in the UK are spending less of their leisure time out of town and more in town, in this buoyant but evolving market, writes Eleanor Jukes
Alternatives Self-Storage: Opportunity locks
The nascent UK sector leads the way in Europe, with listed companies including Big Yellow performing well, writes Russell Handy
Healthcare UK: Pay due care
Healthcare is one of a number of niche sectors attracting investors looking beyond core real estate markets. Rachel Fixsen reports
Healthcare Germany: A challenge worth taking
The healthcare sector is fragmented and tightly regulated, but it has not put off investors, say Johann Rumetsch and Raffaele Mazza
Healthcare US: Changing diagnosis
President Trump has pledged to abolish Obamacare. But there are bigger factors at play for US healthcare. Christopher O’Dea reports
Healthcare Japan: Longest-term investment
The Japanese have the longest average lifespan in the world, making them an obvious target for healthcare, says Christopher O’Dea
Serviced Apartments: Here to stay
The serviced apartment is a fairly new concept. But, writes Russell Kett, investors should recognise that the model has longevity
