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ROOTS Hamburg is Germany’s tallest timber hybrid high-rise, developed by GARBE in HafenCity and completed in Q1 2024. Standing at 19 storeys, the project pioneers climate-resilient construction through the innovative use of prefabricated timber combined with a concrete core. ROOTS integrates sustainable materials, advanced fire safety measures, and urban mixed-use programming to set a new benchmark for low-carbon, high-density development in Europe.

Download INREV’s position paper on the UK government and FCA consultation on the Future Regulations for AIFMs

INREV encouraged UK authorities to ensure that the regulatory framework for alternative investment fund managers is proportionate, supports cross-border alignment with the EU, and facilitates smoother market access for UK funds. We highlighted the need to preserve competitiveness, reduce barriers for small managers, and promote investor protection through pragmatic reforms.

INREV welcomes the European Commission’s review of the SFDR and recommends targeted reforms to improve its effectiveness for the real estate sector. Key proposals include clearer definitions, a fit-for-purpose product categorisation system – including transition strategies – and tailored guidance on data and disclosures to support sustainable investment.

INREV encourages stronger EU-level action to address regulatory fragmentation in the non-listed real estate sector. The response calls for harmonised, principles-based regulations, stronger supervisory coordination, and greater alignment with international regimes to boost efficiency, cut costs, and unlock investment across borders.

INREV recommends the European Commission address regulatory fragmentation by recognising group-wide compliance structures, simplifying cross-border processes, and aligning national rules. Targeted reforms are needed to streamline reporting, enable innovation, and support a more integrated and competitive EU real estate fund market.

INREV recommends that the EU adopt a coordinated, long-term strategy that recognises housing as strategic infrastructure. The response also calls for stable policy frameworks that align public objectives with institutional capital and ensure that affordability and climate goals are pursued together. We encourage the EU to play a central role in harmonising regulations, sharing best practices, and embedding housing within wider EU priorities.