Asia-Pacific

The acquisition, done in partnership with AEW and SDP, marks the sovereign wealth fund's third office deal in the Chinese capital in less than a year.

The global market for property investment portfolios grew by nearly 8% last year. The US led the way but China picked up steam.

There are only ‘a handful’ of other real estate funds currently targeting the property sector in the region.

Asia-Pacific real estate funds recorded the biggest year-on-year growth in terms of total capital raised in the first half of 2020.

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

A short-lived move to deport foreign students underscores America’s waning appeal to global learners – and consequently investors in the sector.

The region is crying out for affordable housing solutions, yet few private real estate groups have been able to offer one that works for buyers and their investors.

The emerging co-living sector taps into demand for affordable housing solutions in gateway cities and from young professionals who value experience more than assets.

The Hong Kong-based manager bought Hangzhou's Euro America Financial City Tower 6 from local developer Jiangong Real Estate in a deal agreed at the end of 2019.

The UK-based asset manager is bullish on the market despite the fact the city has seen ongoing social unrest since June 2019.