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New construction is a vital part of a balanced real estate strategy, but in many cases, there are equally compelling opportunities in improving the operations and management of existing assets. More than 75% of existing commercial buildings will continue to operate as is over the next 15 years. Thus, it is important tackling sustainability through improved operational efficiency rather than focusing solely in newly constructed properties. Many changes can be done at lower or no cost, with significant improvements to both operational efficiency and a property’s profitability, such as 2-degree Fahrenheit temperature adjustment or installing VFD pumps for water features. 

Furthermore, sustainability takes on even more important dimension when considering improved management and governance. By establishing a formalized sustainability program, property owners can then be better positioned to underwrite the skills and capabilities of the property managers needed to operate each property. Benchmarking properties will establish references which would make identification of sustainability success more apparent. Regular and open communication between all parties from asset manager to engineering team is also a key factor. 

Finally, it can be stated, that better operated buildings are more profitable. Next to lower operational costs there is evidence of garnering rental premiums, faster absorption as well es lower cap rates. Moreover, studies have shown that individuals working in green buildings are more comfortable and have fewer illness symptoms because of improved indoor air quality as well as natural lighting.

Prepared by Principal Real Estate Investors

Jose Monsalve, Research and Analytics Analyst at INREV joined by Jarek Morawski, Executive Director of Research & Strategy at Grosvenor Europe and Olafur Margeirsson Real Estate Strategist at Zurich Insurance, discuss the recent capital raising trends into non-listed real estate vehicles by region, investment strategy and style and structure, and what’s in store for 2019.

Matthew Huggett and Sarah Hitchins from Allen & Overy, focus on The Senior Managers and Certification Regime's (SMCR) implications for UK managers, highlighting key issues and challenges of implementing SMCR. 

The INREV Annual Report 2018 is out and will take you through the key highlights and achievements of 2018. View an interactive version of the report or download PDF below. 

The INREV Annual Conference was held in Venice on 3 and 4 April 2019 under the theme 'How to invest in uncertain times?'. View the highlights from the Annual Conference 2019 Venice >

Pierre Beissel and Rodrigo Delcourt, both partners at Arendt & Medernach in Luxembourg, present on ‘Establishing Parallel Fund Management Structures in the EU and current limitations on delegation’. 

Edgar Orlovskis, Research and Analytics Associate at INREV, Katie Smith, Head of Analytics for EMEA at CBRE Global Investors, and Casper Hesp, Head of Portfolio Management and Separate Accounts at Syntrus Achmea Real Estate and Finance, discuss the recent performance trends of European non-listed real estate funds, and what’s in store for 2019.