Real Estate and Technological Disruption
In the latest episode of the NAREIT Podcast, Bob O’Brien, partner and U.S. real estate services leader with Deloitte, analyzed the impact of technological disruption on the real estate industry.
Survey Forecasts Favorable Real Estate Conditions for Next 3 Years
The commercial real estate market is set to enjoy mostly favorable conditions through 2017, according to the latest three-year consensus forecast from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Center for Capital Markets and Real Estate.
While the latest semi-annual outlook is slightly less bullish compared with six months ago, the majority of indicators in the forecast signal favorable economic conditions and capital markets in the United States.
Real Estate Outlook Unfazed by Fed Inaction, Observers Say
The Federal Reserve’s decision at its Sept. 17 meeting to keep interest rates unchanged has done little to alter the favorable long-term outlook for the United States’ commercial real estate sector, according to market observers.
Steve Rado, a principal at EY and leader of the firm’s U.S. real estate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory practice, said most long-term real estate investors will continue to favor the asset class.
Confidence Still High in Australian Real Estate
The Property Council of Australia (PCA) is the leading advocate for Australia’s $ 600 billion property industry. Its membership includes counts the bulk of the nation’s major investors, property owners and developers along with the industry’s professional service and trade providers.
PCA Chief Executive Ken Morrison joined the organization in 2014 after a stint as the chief executive of the Tourism & Transport Forum. Prior to that, he held multiple positions with the PCA, including chief operating officer.
Sovereign Wealth Funds Play An Increased Role in Real Estate
Fund Managers Assess the Global Real Estate Investment Market
GRESB 2015 Survey Points to Continued Improvement by Global Real Estate Sector
The Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) 2015 Survey results released Sept. 2 point to improved environmental performance by the global real estate industry.
