strategies

The property investment arm of German insurer Allianz has acquired two office buildings in Paris as a demonstration of confidence in what many regard as a highly uncertain sector.

The covid-19 crisis has accelerated two different shifts in how properties with a space-as-a-service component will be valued.

Investor interest remains strong after corporate real estate disposals reached record levels in Europe and Asia last year.

Investor interest in alternative real estate sectors in particular is expected to increase in the aftermath of the crisis.

Our weekly lending data, insight into covid-19’s impact, and the big reveal of our awards winners attracted the most clicks in the first six months of 2020.

The investment manager’s debt boss explains why it raised special situations capital, pre-covid, and how it intends to invest it.

The debt specialist will lead the expansion of the Canadian property giant’s lending activities in the region.

Debt and equity managers alike are readying themselves to do business in distressed scenarios. But Europe is not delivering too many, for now.

The investment manager has raised an additional €300m to fund loans with LTV ratios of up to 80%.

The principal investment and advisory firm is aiming to invest up to €500m through its special situations strategy.