Capital Formation

Commitments and deployment accelerated significantly over the last three quarters.

The new London-based manager launched by ex-Harrison Street Europe executive Daniel Gorzawski raised the capital for a specific UK living sectors portfolio acquisition.

The asset manager raised 60% of the commitments for its latest opportunistic real estate vehicle from new investors.

The venture between the US manager and the Netherlands’ biggest pension has made an initial investment in Leiden, Netherlands.

Development viability has changed, but that may be good news for debt investors, says ICG Real Estate’s Jai Patel.

The residential sector remains attractive, with strong supply and demand dynamics across markets, but it is not without its challenges.

Formerly niche, student and senior housing are suddenly topping many investors’ wish lists, says Kayne Anderson’s Al Rabil.

Demographic shifts in developed nations underpin substantial demand for senior living, though the complexity of the sector requires specialist skills.

The region’s diversity means a plethora of opportunities to create value for investors seeking to boost returns, but they need to be selective.

Capital raised for value-add funds has been falling since 2021, but many analysts believe commercial real estate will experience some recovery in 2024's second half.