Low vacancy and leasing risk make Europe’s offices a draw: Mohamad Abouchalbak, CEO, SFO Capital Partners

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‘We’re starting from a pretty good situation in Europe’: Justin Curlow, AXA IM Real Assets

‘Redevco embarks on ambitious growth strategy’ Andrew Vaughan, CEO, Redevco

‘The health crisis is an opportunity to find creative solutions’: Hugo James, Alpha Real Capital

‘Strong investor appetite for long lease property’: Hugo James, Alpha Real Capital

‘This is not a financial crisis’: Curth C Flatow, FAP Finance

‘There is enough capital in the German market’: Curth C Flatow, FAP Finance

‘Valuations are difficult at the moment’: Curth C Flatow, FAP Finance

‘Investors are cautious but still doing business’: Curth C Flatow, FAP Finance

‘We will see divergence in pricing’: Justin Curlow, AXA IM Real Assets

‘We’re already building our shopping list of potential targets’: Justin Curlow, AXA IM Real Assets

‘Strong demand-side tailwind for Logistics’: Justin Curlow, AXA IM Real Assets

‘Milan and Italy will be back on investors’ radar screens’: Maurizio Grilli, BNP Paribas Real Estate

‘Investments will recover in 2021’: Maurizio Grilli, BNP Paribas Real Estate

‘This crisis will change us and teach us many things’: Maurizio Grilli, BNP Paribas Real Estate

‘Italy is too large an opportunity to miss’: Maurizio Grilli, BNP Paribas Real Estate

‘The digital motorway won’t be affected by the crisis’: Primevest Capital Partners

‘More than half of the deals taking place are in Germany’: Tom Leahy, Real Capital Analytics

‘An increasing focus on urban regeneration and quality of life’: Lisette van Doorn, ULI Europe

Senior Housing & Healthcare Association launches to help drive European investment market

‘Italy now is a good place for opportunistic investors’: Simone Roberti, Colliers International

‘For build to rent now it’s time to shine’: Johnny Caddick, Moda Living

‘A collaborative approach is key to make retail successful again’: Lisette van Doorn, ULI Europe

‘Rocket fuel to the E-commerce revolution’: Sean Culey, Business Transformation Expert

‘The future of logistics is repurposing the past’: Sean Culey, Business Transformation Expert

‘We see light at the end of the tunnel in Germany’: Thomas Veith, PwC

‘Great opportunities in renewable energy’: Cristina García Peri, Azora

‘We want to focus on the future’ Sébastien Chemouny, Chair, ULI France

‘We’re financing high-quality care homes in the UK’: Arthur Jennings, Fortwell Capital

Leisure is critical for post-covid retail: Michael Harrison, Co Founder & COO, Gravity

‘Modest pipelines will help the European office market’: Hans Vrensen, AEW

‘Building boom underway in Paris’: Hans Vrensen, AEW

‘Timing is crucial for real estate recovery’: James Wallace, Real Asset Media

‘The EU stimulus package is good news’: James Wallace, Real Asset Media

Pandemic heightens ESG requirements: Adrian Karczewicz, Head of Divestments CEE, Skanska

Changes in consumer demand will drive re-purposing of assets; Sean Culey, Business Transformation

New sustainability research gives tipping point for logistics facilities. Tobias Kassner, GARBE

Q1 deal activity bolsters France investment volumes, Cyril Robert, Head of Research, France, Savills

Adaptability key to real estate resilience – Philipp Schott, Manager, PwC Legal

The Student Hotel: Changing offer to suit changing times – Dr Andreas Muschter, The Student Hotel

UK property markets await government’s next steps

‘Community’ is key to for senior housing: Jaap van der Bijl, CEO, Altera Vastgoed

‘Ambition’ key to changing corporate energy profile – Clemens Brenninkmeijer, Redevco

High returns and predictable cash flow still lure investors – David Riley, Blue Bay

Diversity ascends the agenda in property board rooms: Andrea Carpenter, Women Talk Real Estate

Working from home will lead to ‘best and the rest’ market

Investor strategies focus on the strengths of core CBD offices: John Mulqueen, CBRE Global Investors

Development now key to Clarion’s European growth: Alistair Calvert, CEO, Clarion Partners Europe

Property professionals lag institutions in ESG stakes: Clare Thomas, Lawyer, CMS

German logistics specialist RLI looks to CEE for expansion: Peter Wenzel, RLI Investors

Less cyclical logistics sector better placed for downturn, Peter Wenzel, MD, RLI Investors

Crisis creating ‘dynamism’ and ‘opportunity’ in French market, Renaud Jezequel, Helaba

More attention on property but flight to quality: ULI/EY report – Lisette van Doorn, CEO, ULI

Scottish cities engage with private sector to target net zero: John Alexander, Dundee City Council

Social real estate is not just investing with a conscience: Adrian D’Enrico, Alpha Real Capital

Business services widen Pomerania’s port profile: Marcin Grzegory, Invest in Pomerania

INREV fund index back to positive territory in Q3: Iryna Pylypchuk, INREV

ULI and PwC – 2021 Emerging Trends in Real Estate® Europe (Lisette van Doorn, CEO, ULI Europe)

Indoor air quality measures now a post-Covid “must have”: Francesca Brady, CEO, AirRated

Employees need to know that their workplace is healthy: Francesca Brady, CEO, AirRated

Higher Return Strategies: Fergus Hicks, Real Estate Market Strategist, UBS Asset Management

Community is key to the future of office: Marta Moksa, MD, Coworking 04, Olivia Business Centre

Need to connect will drive coworkers back to the office: Marta Moksa, Olivia Business Centre

Wealthier CEE seniors provide impetus for new asset class; Martin Zsarnóczky, Matra Resorts

Cities resilient but look out for premature obsolescence: Marnix Galle, Executive Chairman, Immobel

Repeat business at 83% helps Patron fund VI hit ‘sweet spot: Keith Breslauer, Patron Capital

Report: Brexit’s affect on real estate – what are your views? James Wallace, Real Asset Media

‘Retail will thrive if you provide an unbeatable shopping experience: ’Tomasz Trzósło, CEO, EPP

Irish real estate market in a very strong position in 2021: Claire Solon, Greystar Ireland

‘Logistics proved that it’s a corona-proof asset class’: Rene Buck, CEO, BCI Global

Fund raising changes ‘fundamentally’ after crisis: Patricia Bandeira Vieira, Client and Partner Group KKR

Suburban office investment could find favour after Covid: Keith Breslauer, Founder and MD, Patron Capital

Pandemic performance shows Nordics still safe for capital: Erika Olsén, CIO, Areim

Price growth forecast at 5% in post-covid Irish resi market: Claire Solon, Managing Director, Greystar Ireland

Better air quality and wellbeing helping hasten return to work: Jake Jephcott, Development Director, Olivia Business Centre

Abu Dhabi MoUs signal new era of investment in Ukraine: Olga Balytska, Head of Real Estate, PwC Legal Ukraine

Green financing survives covid threat but challenges lie ahead: Omega Poole, Partner, Real Estate Debt Advisory, Mishcon de Reya

Improved capital raising could be positive covid consequence: Susheela Rivers, DLA Piper

Implement ESG now because 2050 is nearer than you think: Jens Böhnlein, Global Head of Asset Management, Commerz Real AG

Future-proofing ‘core’ is now the fund manager’s challenge: Christina Ofschonka, Managing Director Fund Management, AEW

Expect return to global view as China leads Asia’s recovery: Susheela Rivers, Global Co chair Real Estate Sector, DLA Piper

After the lull, the storm – preparing for debt distress: Omega Poole, Partner, Real Estate Debt, Mishcon de Reya

ULI brings European property’s young leaders to the fore: Will Riordan, Chair, Young Leaders, ULI

Sensitivity key to development of Milan’s Porta Romana: Manfredi Catella, Founder & CEO, COIMA RES

Macro trends put Poland in pole position for investors: Adrian Karczewicz, Head of Divestments CEE, Skanska

Newly independent UK is ‘innovation opportunity’: Thomas Balashev, Founder, Montague Real Estate

CEE gears up for increased investment activity in H2: Benjamin Perez Ellischewitz, Principal, Avison Young

Report 2020– the human face of coworking, Marta Moksa, Coworking O4

Expert Guide: European care homes, CMS

Julian Evans, Head of Healthcare, Knight Frank

Hilke Nijmeijer, Portfolio Manager, CBRE European Residential Impact Fund , CBRE Global Investors

Going with the flow: Kone works to improve urban travel: Maciej Kranz, CTO, KONE

‘Distress’ creates opportunities to add value: Thomas Balashev, Founder, Montague Real Estate

Disabled access has become key aspect of sustainability: Maciej Kranz, CTO, KONE Sustainability

Data quest is on as landlords focus on workplace experience, Bronny Wilson, Equiem

Undefined ‘social outcomes’ restrict investor participation: Anne Copeland, Head of Specialist Funds, Real Assets Equity , Aegon Asset Management

Alternative debt providers bridge gap created by covid: Beatrice Dupont, Partner, ARA Venn

Future-of-office debate moves on to real examination of needs: Alastair Moss, Head of Real Estate, Memery Crystal

Accommodation for the elderly provides design challenges: Anja Dirks, Manager, Studio ID+

Changing emphasis of data needs fuels proptech growth – Paul Speariett, Director/Co-founder, Forge

New census to help forecast logistics market’s trajectory: Kevin Mofid, Head of Logistics & Industrial Research, Savills

L1 Capital targets non-London middle-income property: Kee Gan, Chief Investment Officer, L1 Capital UK Property Advisors

Real estate investors need to be more user centric: Iryna Pylypchuk, Director of Research and Market Information, INREV

Capital markets now recognise value of ESG and technology: Adrian Karczewicz, Head of Divestments CEE, Skanska

Vaccine acceptance dictates timing of real estate’s recovery: Justin Curlow, Global Head of Research and Strategy, AXA IM Alts

‘Huge’ post-pandemic office development opportunities: Justin Curlow, Global Head of Research and Strategy, AXA IM Alts

Pandemic puts emphasis on well researched placemaking: Camilla Siggaard Andersen, Global Urban Resilience Research Lead, Hassell

ESG and safety are key criteria for investors and tenants: Adrian Karczewicz, Head of Divestments CEE, Skanska

Proptech to the rescue as occupiers rethink ‘the office’: Ben Vinten, Head of Platform, Configure

Fragmented healthcare a ‘tremendous opportunity’: Justin Curlow, Global Head of Research and Strategy, AXA IM Alts

Logistics labour shortage hastens robotics boom: Pi Labs invests in WAKU Robotics

Growing investment pressure encourages virtual approach: Gabi Stein, Managing Director, Senior Real Estate Specialist, Nuveen

Pandemic accelerated ‘long-needed’ discussion on retail: Justin Curlow, Global Head of Research and Strategy, AXA IM Alts

Spanish infrastructure plays to advantages in push to net zero: Santiago Olivares, Senior Partner, Head of Infrastructure, Azora

Post-pandemic demand peak likely in resilient PBSA sector: Rainer Nonnengässer, Executive Chairman, International Campus GmbH

Systematic approach needed for filtering ESG compatibility: Tobias Kassner Head of Research, GARBE Industrial Real Estate GmbH

‘Normality’ will return in 2024 for hotels and travel: Javier Arús, Head of hotels, Azora

Azora reveals hotels strategy following €148m Algarve deal: Javier Arús, Head of hotels, Azora

Occupiers back on ESG track as COP 26 talks imminent: Tom Carroll, Head of EMEA Corporate Research and Strategy, JLL

ESG forcing investors to rethink their financial models, Onno Adriaansens, RSM

MIPIM: Governments lag institutions in zero carbon race: Dirk Bakker, CEO, Colliers

New web-based platform gives physical shops a helping hand: Leon Goldwater, Founding Partner, Locanian Foundation

Romania’s real estate growth signals major opportunities: Marius Camber, Business Development, One Up

New investor interest puts pressure on ‘beds’ assets: Frédéric Dib, Président, Mozaic Asset Management

Aligning operational property stakeholders maximises values: Alexander Watson, Partner, MI

Monetary policy change could ‘stop the music’ quickly: Guillaume Turcas, Managing Partner, FARO CAPITAL PARTNERS

Noise-cancelling technology available for whole buildings, Aman Jindal, CEO, DeNoize

Data and engineering hybrid offers fresh insight to office use: Max Verteletski, Spaceti and Brian Coogan, Ethos Engineering

Technology offers would-be resi investors SFR alternative: Samantha Kempe, Chief Investment Officer, IMMO Capital

‘Huge potential’ if resi investors address social side of ESG: Samantha Kempe, Chief Investment Officer, IMMO Capital

Real Asset Media launches new magazine for impact investors: Ron van Bloois, Managing Editor, Real Asset Impact

France growing in significance as logistics market: Salvi Cals, MD, France and Robert Dobrzycki, CEO Europe, Panattoni

Romania’s second city reveals plans to intensify metro area: Daniel Juravale, Deputy Mayor, Iasi City Hall

Pandemic accelerated real estate’s technology uptake

SHHA looks at changes needed to healthcare in post-Covid era; Ron van Bloois, Chairman, SHHA

Provada: Altera sets sights on meeting Paris goals early: Jaap van der Bijl, CEO, Altera Vastgoed NV

More timber buildings would help keep carbon captive: Jurrian Knijtijzer, CEO & Founder, Finch Buildings

Healthcare gains from ‘head scratching’ on main sectors: Frédéric Dib, Président, Mozaic Asset Management

Pension funds are powering sustainability agenda forward: Boris van der Gijp, Director, Real Estate, Syntrus Achmea Real Estate & Finance

Optimism has returned to real estate sector but there are fears over future prospects: Lisette van Doorn, CEO, ULI

Availability of property insurance no longer a certainty: Vanessa Roux Collet, GC Europe, AEW

MAPIC: Revo casts net wide as helps members face changes: Vivienne King, Board Member, Revo

MAPIC resumes with a flourish to focus on shifts in retail world

Malls clean up by outsourcing restrooms in new hygiene drive: BRAM GLEICHMAN, Chief Commercial Officer, ONE HUNDRED restrooms

Granular data needed to study varied covid damage to retail: Edouard Epaud, Head of Sales UK, mytraffic

INREV paper targets net-zero knowledge gap in real estate: Lonneke Lowik, CEO, INREV

Data provides view of property beyond physical structure: Elisa Rönkä, Global Head of SaaS Sales, Digital Buildings, Siemens Smart Infrastructure

Seasons Greetings & Happy New Year from Real Asset Media

‘Glass-half-full’ view of 2022 as ESG and data top to-do list: Dan Innes, MD, Innesco

Operator consolidation creates more healthcare opportunities: Daniel While, Director of Research & Strategy, Primonial

Investment to continue apace in 2022 says NREP’s Beasley: Felicity Beasley, Director of Investor Relations, NREP

Pandemic-accelerated trends are new investor opportunities: Tania Tsoneva, Global Infrastructure Research, CBRE Investment Management

ESG not just about capex – talk to tenants to cut carbon 10-15%: Daniel While, Director of Research & Strategy, Primonial

Change of mindset amongst institutional property investors: Felicity Beasley, Director of Investor Relations, NREP

Real estate needs coordinated approach to decarbonisation: Lisette van Doorn, CEO, ULI

Shortages of personnel will challenge care sector into 2022: Ron van Bloois, Co Founder, Chair, SHHA

Tuscan towns showcase bed-based real estate potential: Filippo Giabbani, Region of Tuscany and Sandro Fallani, Mayor, Comune di Scandicci

Logistics yields will fall but growth could dip in 2022: Rene Buck, CEO, BCI Global

Energy saving paying back with rent and capital uplifts: Vincent Bryant, CEO & Founder, Deepki

Robots as a service could be next step for logistics property: Rene Buck, CEO, BCI Global

Infrastructure case stronger with rise in level of risk: Christopher Cox, Fund Manager, TIME Investments

Pre-design research shows through on the bottom line: Anja Dirks, Manager, Studio ID+

All infrastructure below ground in new walkable Saudi city: Mohamed Saad, Chief Development Officer, Diriyah Gate Development Authority

Diriyah key part of wider plans for change in Saudi Arabia: Jonathan Timms, Diriyah DevCo

ESG focus shifting towards implementation: Mark Robinson, Group Chief Executive, Scape Group

Self-storage flourishes after pandemic boosts business; Rebekah Tobias, Head of Business Development, Marcol International Asset Management

Smaller scale landlords need tailored help on ESG target, Christophe Murciani, Sienna Private Credit

Data is key to ESG and in the competition for end users: Rikke Lykke, Group CEO, DEAS Group.

Need for new approach to offices – possibly ‘far fetched’: Rikke Lykke, Group CEO, DEAS Group.

Property thrives and dodges hazards but ‘music will stop’; Guillaume Turcas, Managing Partner, FARO CAPITAL PARTNERS

Improving social mobility one way to approach ESG policy: Rikke Lykke, Group CEO, DEAS Group.

ParkBee on a mission to match parking supply and demand: Werner Paul Boerma, CEO, ParkBee

Off-street parking could help increase electric vehicle uptake: Werner Paul Boerma, CEO, ParkBee

Tenants join investors to raise pressure for ESG compliance: Prof Reinhard Walter, Managing Partner, FOM Real Estate GmbH and FOM Invest GmbH

Covid and war in Ukraine shift investors’ attitudes to ESG: Sebastian Kreutel, Director, PwC

Office market disruption likely with tougher ESG demands: Adrian Karczewicz, Head of Divestments CEE, Skanska Commercial Development Europe

Owners struggle to exploit logistics’ rooftop PV potential: Joost Leendertse, Founder and CEO, VerusSol

ULI Conference: Young leaders set to push at their boundaries: Imogen Thompson, Director of Planning, AEC

Press ‘reset’ for new approach to making housing affordable: Xavier Jongen, Managing Director, Catella Residential Investment Management GmbH

EPRA is ‘back on the road’ for joint summit with Bloomberg: Dominique Moerenhout, CEO, EPRA

‘Participation’ is one key to a city’s renewal says ULI speaker: Katarzyna Gruszecka Spychała, Deputy Mayor, City of Gdynia

Short-term crises could distract market from long-term trends: Honoré Achille Simo, JLL

Supply gap boosting residential in Poland: Dorota Wysokinska-Kuzdra, Senior Partner, Colliers

Delivering Net Zero Residential: Xavier Jongen, MD, Catella Residential Investment Management GmbH

Inflation peaks but still gap for property’s ‘less favoured’ assets: Brian Klinksiek, Head of European Research and Global Portfolio Strategies, LaSalle

ULI Europe Conference – Key Takeaways – Lisette van Doorn, CEO, Europe, Urban Land Institute

Geopolitical outlook: Tina Fordham, Founder, Geopolitical Strategist, Fordham Global Insight

Flexibility key for buildings to promote good mental health: Thimon De Jong, Founder, WHETSTON Strategic Foresight

Europe leads environment discussion as ESG gathers pace: Peter Ballon, Global Head of Real Estate, CPP Investments & ULI Global Chair

Poland’s industrial sector takes stock as economy adjusts: Łukasz Jachna, Board Member, Chief Capital Markets Officer, 7R

‘Perpetual scarcity’ of NL resi means decades of high returns: Jaap van der Bijl, CEO, Altera Vastgoed NV

UK figures make compelling case for care home investment: Michael Walton, Chief Executive, Rynda Property Investors LLP

Assessing building health key to reviving occupancy rates: Felix van den Horst, CEO, Clairify

There’s a “very positive vibe” among real estate investors: Claudia van Haeften, Founder & CEO, Sociëteit Vastgoed

New inflation dynamics are a game changer for real estate: Sandra Phlippen, Chief Economist, ABN AMRO Bank

Focus on three aspects when building: carbon, cost and time

Path to net zero is best split into steps says energy expert: Philip Blaauw, CEO and Founder, INNAX

The rationale for life sciences at Canary Wharf: Shobi Khan, CEO, Canary Wharf Group

Dutch urban centres thrive as assimilate new mixed-use role: Herman Kok, Director, Kern

More opportunistic investors recruiting for distress situations: Christoph Hartmann, Managing Partner, Deininger Consulting

Quantifying social benefits for ESG remains challenging: Ton Goedmakers, Director, Vebego

Corporate culture and amenity provision key to return to office: Hubert Abt, CEO, New Work Offices

Hands-on management goes a long way in fight to cut carbon: Hubert Abt, CEO, New Work Offices

Demand for logistics space set to grow further across Europe: Tobias Kassner, Head of Research, GARBE Industrial Real Estate GmbH

Addressing the big imbalance in UK resi development market: Paul Oberschneider, Founder & CEO, Hilltop Credit Partners

Challenges for diversity and inclusion in Europe’s real estate: Lonneke Löwik, CEO, INREV

EPRA Conference: Roubini sets out challenges for real estate

Rasmussen: uncertainty ahead for global real estate markets: Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Founder & Chairman, Alliance of Democracies Foundation

Current conditions could be right for de-listing some REITs: Jesse Freitag-Akselrod, MD, Advisory & Consulting, Green Street

Iberia becoming investment haven as tourism picks up: António Gil Machado, Director, Iberian Property

Europe’s alternative assets sectors ‘need to be bigger’: Dominique Moerenhout, CEO, EPRA

REITs stand by their ESG policies despite economy: Sue Munden, Senior Real Estate Analyst, Bloomberg

Tobias Kassner, GARBE Industrial Real Estate: Market Trends European Logistics Markets 1. Hy. 2022

CEE rate rises make room for family offices and HNWI’s: Markus Arnold, CEO & Founder, Arnold Investments

Markets hold many unknown factors but resi stays resilient: Markus Arnold, CEO & Founder, Arnold Investments

Data takes on new role as ESG moves up property agenda: Vincent Bryant, Co Founder & CEO, Deepki

Repurposed space helping to fulfill science park demand: Ralf Nöcker, Board Member, European Science Park Group

Ayris Scales, SVP,Social Responsibility & Global Initiatives, Nareit

Property industry steps up to meet its social responsibilities: Ayris Scales, SVP,Social Responsibility & Global Initiatives, Nareit

Property’s digitisation gathers pace but human touch still key: Srikanth Ramachandran, President & CEO, NTrust Infotech

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