Latest real assets thinking
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Bedroom economics - the impact of demographics on residential real estate
15 Nov 2017
Changes in the age profile of populations will have a significant impact on demand for real estate; influencing the type, functionality and locations that are likely to be popular writes Monika Sujkowska.
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Brexit: the investment implications of no deal
14 Nov 2017
The risk of the UK exiting the European Union without agreeing its future relationship appears to have risen in recent weeks. We consider the ramifications of such an outcome for the UK economy and sterling-denominated assets.
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In search of illiquidity premium
24 Oct 2017
A growing number of investors are looking to private assets to provide higher yields than liquid alternatives, but few are targeting illiquidity premia explicitly, writes John Dewey.
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The future of retailing and retail real estate – what lies in store?
11 Oct 2017
Technological change is piling pressure on traditional retailers, a trend with significant implications for retail real estate, says Chris Urwin.
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Real estate: putting a roof over the digital revolution
26 Sep 2017
We may only be at the start of the digital age, but it is already exerting a significant influence over real estate, explains Francois de Bruin.
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Ageing gracefully? The impact of demographics on European real estate
26 Jun 2017
Europe’s population is set to contract and age significantly over the coming decades, but the demographic shift will not be uniform. Understanding this dynamic will be an important driver of real estate investment performance, explains Monika Sujkowska.
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Manchester: unlocking the potential of a knowledge-based economy
20 Apr 2017
Manchester is set to capitalise on thriving IT and media sectors, global transport links and renowned universities to profit from the changing role of cities as drivers of growth.
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Birmingham: a driver of growth in the knowledge-based economy
30 Mar 2017
Birmingham is well-positioned to exploit the change in the role of cities as economic drivers, with demand for space in the office market likely to remain robust.
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Real estate: beating the benchmark blues
22 Mar 2017
During a sustained period of strong performance for real estate assets, an investment strategy based on mimicking the benchmark paid off handsomely. But as we move into an altogether more challenging period, this approach will no longer reap the same rewards.
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Luxury retail real estate: poised for growth or close to the limit?
21 Feb 2017
The retail real estate sector is increasingly polarised between secondary locations and shopping destinations with a luxury profile. This divergence reflects two factors: the increasing significance of e-commerce and the growth of luxury shopping tourism. Can we expect this trend to continue?
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Cities of the future
7 Feb 2017
As more office jobs are set to be automated, forward-thinking investors need to think carefully about the sustainability of the cities where they choose to hold exposure.
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Diversification: friend or foe?
11 Jan 2017
Logic suggests diversification is necessary to reduce risk within a real estate portfolio. In reality, its benefits are not as clear cut as investors might imagine, argues Chris Urwin.
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