Investors are, by nature, risk averse. Or at least they like to understand the risks they take. For real estate investors, tenancy risk, market risk, interest rate risk and vacancy risk are a normal part of doing business. In recent years, though, political risk has increasingly been garnering attention. Read more
A new report from INREV, APL, CREFC Europe and ZIA highlights the contribution that commercial real estate (CRE) debt makes to the real estate industry and the wider economy. The report, Commercial Real Estate Debt in the European Economy, is designed to give policymakers a deeper understanding of the wider impact of CRE debt, in order to ensure well-informed future regulation. Read more
Sustainability has been on the agenda of managers and investors in real estate vehicles for a number of years, though until recently this just tended to mean having a general policy, without any detailed plans for its implementation. Read more
In direct response to an industry request, INREV has begun to test the concept and viability of developing an asset level performance index, which would be a natural extension to INREV’s suite of indices. This is being undertaken by the Asset Level Index Focus Group, which includes members of the INREV Performance Measurement and Benchmarking Committee. Read more
The 13th INREV Annual Conference attracted 430 delegates for two days of far-reaching debate. The objective: plotting a safe course for the future of the real estate industry. No small matter then… Read more
Antonie Schuller explains why he is the new go to person for INREV members. Since joining INREV at the start of 2016, Antonie has been working in the completely new role of Member Relationship Manager. Read more
Isabelle Scemama looks forward to higher standards for real estate. Read more
Over the past year or so, most public affairs discussions in Brussels have focused on the Capital Markets Union. This initiative, launched by European Commission President Juncker, is a big opportunity to review the wave of financial regulations from the past few years and consider ways of making them more fit for purpose. Read more
I want to begin by paying tribute to my friend Erwin Stouthamer, who sadly passed away some weeks ago. Erwin was not just a member of the INREV Management Board, but also a very active supporter of the organisation. I always appreciated his frequent visits to our former offices at the Amsterdam World Trade Center, whether to brainstorm new research topics with us, discuss changes in the market, or simply to make new team members welcome. Read more
Invesco Real Estate’s Alexander Taft on creating a global culture, and the fights he is still facing for INREV. Global businesses need a global culture and global standards, but still need to be intelligent in regards to regional and local characteristics. That is the message that Alexander Taft, Managing Director – Structured Finance for Invesco Real Estate, is keen to convey. Read more
