As evidence of climate change grows stronger by the day, real estate investors are becoming more aware of the potential risks of flooding to their property portfolios. A swathe of commercial tools and services have emerged to help real estate investors and managers get a handle on these risks, both in terms of the amount of damage that could occur in the future and the likely impact on asset values. Read more
Across Europe, access to decent quality housing that offers security of tenure at the right price is becoming harder and harder for many people. Both central government policy and local planning pragmatism are key to establishing the foundations of a more stable environment. There’s also a significant opportunity for real estate investors to make a meaningful contribution. Read more
Febrile geopolitics and unsettled macroeconomic conditions have changed the dynamics of real estate investment. Here, IQ captures insights from leading economists* at this year’s Investment Intentions roadshows in Amsterdam, Helsinki, London and Munich, who shared their thoughts on what the current outlook means for the industry.A world of uncertainty? Read more
As the real estate landscape unfolds in 2024, investors are evaluating various European markets with nuanced intentions. The investment intentions for this year shed light on shifting preferences and emerging trends, painting a dynamic picture of the real estate sector across countries. Let's delve into some of the country highlights from this year’s investment intentions. Read more
Recent technological advances in the analysis of data for ESG purposes have probably gone further than for any other aspect of real estate. One reason is that it is such a new area, which means that the best solutions can be adopted from scratch, rather than re-inventing the wheel. Read more
INREV’s recently published Sustainable Investment Survey captures the views of seventy-five market participants, representing a total AUM of €2.2 trillion. The data highlights a range of perspectives that help bring clarity to the difficult question of how to define a sustainable investment. Read more
Over the last year, the European non-listed real estate market can be characterised by continued negative performance. Read more
IQ spoke to Claudia Kapp, Director of Member Relations, for her insights on INREV’s evolution over the years. Since INREV’s inception in 2003, the mission has been to improve transparency, professionalism and best practices across the European non-listed real estate industry. Twenty years on and the association is still upholding these key principles: through the good times and the bad. Read more
Throughout INREV’s history, it’s been the people and teams at its centre that have made the difference. IQ gathered a few brief recollections from some of those individuals with a deep knowledge of the association. Read more
IQ spoke to Jaap van der Bijl, CEO at Altera Vastgoed and Amilcar Grot, Senior Portfolio Manager at Achmea Investment Management, former Chairs of the INREV Due Diligence Committee Read more
