Reports of the death of the fund of funds model were greatly exaggerated. Ian Gleeson explores its evolution The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) that has dominated the investment landscape in recent years finally seems to be passing, with some unexpected results. Read more
How do you plan for a world with a stable economic environment, but steadily increasing geopolitical uncertainty? How do you deal with the cross-cultural conflict created by an increasingly globalised real estate world, at the same time as managing conflicts within your own organisation? Read more
It is said that the past does not predict the future; however, a good track record is often one of the criteria for fund manager selection. So does past performance provide information about future returns? Read more
Hard lessons must be remembered as the good times roll, writes Roger Barris Real estate allocations are up - again. Discretionary funds are the preferred route to market, replacing joint ventures and club deals. And risk is back in fashion, with opportunity and value added funds now comprising over half of investor intentions after years in the minority. Read more
How can you translate the INREV Guidelines into practical steps? We explain the series of tools and templates available. The backbone of the INREV Guidelines may well be the series of principles, guidelines and recommendations that support best practice but without implementation these are just ideas. Read more
The property industry offers up many chances to negotiate so it is a skill that Young Professionals should refine as early as possible. It could be agreeing fees and terms for a fund, or wanting a better deal for your client on the acquisition price for an asset. Either way, to work effectively in the real estate industry, you need to be able to negotiate. Read more
Good corporate governance is a cornerstone for the success of non-listed property funds with the industry having different frameworks for support and a number of key issues to address. Corporate governance refers to the structure, processes, policies and laws which determine how a fund is managed and controlled. Read more
A joint venture can provide enhanced investment opportunities and results but can also be fraught with disappointment between partners. Good planning and even better execution are the key requirements for a positive experience, says Morag Beers Read more
The Young Professionals calendar is in full swing as seminars and “Get Togethers” take place across Europe. In February, a Link & Learn breakfast seminar hosted by Niam was held in Stockholm about the emergence of logistics as a mature real estate asset class. In Amsterdam, a Get Together was co-hosted by Invesco Real Estate, and focused on the hotel market outlook. Read more
The GRESB survey gives fund managers and investors a way to measure their own progress and provides industry benchmarks Read more
