Operational real estate is becoming an increasingly important part of the investment landscape, bringing new opportunities alongside additional governance, risk and reporting considerations. In this clip from our recent Guidelines Consultation briefing, Mike Bessell, Chair of the Operational Real Estate Committee, explains under 10 minutes why operational real estate is being incorporated into the INREV Guidelines and the thinking behind the proposed framework.
Watch the clip to learn:
- Why operational real estate is becoming increasingly relevant across the real estate investment universe.
- The key governance and alignment considerations for operational real estate structures.
- How different ownership and operating models affect value creation and risk allocation.
- The proposed operational real estate guidelines and what they mean for investors and managers.
Watch the recording below for an overview of the key principles and considerations shaping INREV's approach to operational real estate.
Interested in providing feedback? INREV is exploring how operational real estate considerations can be more systematically integrated into the Guidelines, with a focus on supporting transparency, governance and investor confidence. Share your feedback on the proposed changes below by 16 October 2026.
Guidelines Consultation briefing - Operational Real Estate
Published on 16 Sep 2026
During the Guidelines Consultation briefing, Mike Bessell, Chair of the Operational Real Estate Committee, explained why operational real estate is being incorporated into the INREV Guidelines and the thinking behind the proposed framework.