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Walkable Cities
This got me thinking about the concept of 15-Minute Cities and why they haven’t properly taken off in the UK despite their sustainable benfits and improved use of the urban environment.
What is Real Estate Asset Management?
Real Estate Asset management refers to the professional management of real estate assets on behalf of individuals, institutions, or entities to achieve specific financial objectives. The primary goal of asset management is to optimise the value and performance of assets while aligning with the client's investment goals, risk tolerance, ESG and time horizon.
What is included in Asset Management?
Asset management encompasses a range of activities aimed at maximising the value and performance of assets.
What is Asset-Liability Matching?
Asset-liability matching (ALM), also known as liability-driven investing (LDI), is a risk management strategy commonly used by institutional investors, such as pension funds, insurance companies, and endowments, to align the duration and cash flow characteristics of their assets with their liabilities. The primary goal of ALM is to ensure that the investment portfolio can meet future obligations, such as pension payments or insurance claims, in a timely manner while minimising the risk of funding shortfalls.
What is Hedging?
Hedging is a risk management strategy used to offset or reduce the risk of adverse price movements in an asset or investment. It involves taking a position in a related or correlated asset or financial instrument that moves in the opposite direction to the asset being hedged. The goal of hedging is to protect against potential losses while preserving the opportunity for gains.
What are Assets Under Management ?
Assets under management (AUM) is a financial metric that represents the total market value of assets that a financial institution, such as an investment management firm or a financial advisory company, manages on behalf of its clients or investors.
Is Asset Management Worth it?
At ID Real Estate we often get asked is asset management really worth the fees involved and the answer is never a straight forward yes or no, it depends on various factors, including individual circumstances, financial goals, investment knowledge, and preferences.
Are Asset Management and Investment Management the same?
Asset management and investment management are closely related but not entirely the same. They both involve the management of financial assets, but they differ in scope and focus.
The Value of Asset Management
The complexities of the UK property market can be a demanding task for investors. Hands-off asset management presents a streamlined solution, offering numerous benefits for those looking to efficiently manage their existing property portfolios.
What recession means for property
According to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) the UK economy fell into a recession at the end of 2023, as gross domestic product (GDP) for October to December dropped to 0.3%, a sharper decline than economists were expecting, and the second quarterly fall in a row, after a decrease of 0.1% in the previous quarter, between July and September 2023.
It’s time to provide a Green Urban Future
Cities are home to 75% of the population and 75% of all greenhouse gases, as such, urban regions are increasingly recognised as critical to the achieving the global net zero transition.
Still a weight of money in the markets
With news that global funds are ready and waiting to invest in UK real estate and hopes of a reduction in pricing disparities between vendors and purchasers we expect to see a significant increase in activity towards the end of 2024 as rates fall.
Reduce Occupier Energy Costs For Better Rental Growth
In this current climate where, geopolitical tensions can have such a significant impact on energy prices, especially as was seen when Russia invaded Ukraine, it’s more important than ever to look at the sustainability of properties if only to enable occupiers to achieve stable energy prices.
The Power of Refurbishment and Active Asset Management for Commercial Landlords
As investment values falter due to high interest rates, whether purchasing or refinancing, to improve returns in the short to medium term it’s important to maximise rental streams through refurbishment and/or intensive active management.
Multi-let Industrial: Still a good bet
Occupier activity continues to be resilient in the multi-let industrial (MLI) sector, amid the wider macroeconomic slowdown.
UK Commercial Real Estate Market - Q1 2023
The UK commercial real estate market is currently experiencing a mix of sentiments, with certain sectors performing better than others. The office sector, which has historically been a strong performer, has seen a reduction in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of hybrid working. As a result, we have seen a flight to quality as vacancy rates have increased in secondary assets.