CBRE Investment Management

What were the five retail investment takeaways from MAPIC, according to Green Street News: Europe? Our EMEA Head of Urban Destinations, Eric Decouvelaere, caught up with Julie Cruz and shared his optimism about the #retail sector. He explained that combining the right location, a strong retail offering, and perfect execution can create plenty of opportunities. Read all about it here: https://cbreim.co/414uE1t

Welcome George Crone to CBRE Investment Management as our new Sustainability Lead for UK Direct Investments. George will support asset and portfolio managers in the UK in accelerating the delivery of CBRE IM’s Sustainability Vision and Zero Emission Building Roadmap. Robbie Epsom, our Head of EMEA #Sustainability commented: "At CBRE IM our focus on sustainability is fundamental to mitigating risk, creating value, maximizing long-term investment returns and helping to preserve our planet for future generations. George will help accelerate our ambition to deliver net-zero carbon performance and physical resilience across our assets." Read more here ?? https://cbreim.co/3ZobylG

Retail Real Estate – Glass Full or Half Empty? “With the right carefully considered approach to asset management that attracts and retains the best modern brands, the glass is more than half full for investment in the right retail real estate,” says David Inskip, our #EMEA Head of Research in his recent opinion piece in CoStar. Find out why here ?? https://cbreim.co/3ZlPVlQ

We’re excited to announce the development of our newest logistics asset at 3060 South 61st Street in Philadelphia. This project spans approximately 282,000 square feet and promises to enhance our logistics capabilities. With a targeted completion date in Q3 2025, we are committed to delivering a facility featuring a modern and efficient design that meets the highest industry standards. Stay tuned and watch our progress through the drone footage below.

In this new era of #infrastructure, the importance of aligning strategy with fund structure is often overlooked. In his latest article for Infrastructure Investor, Mathias Lejeune, our Senior Director for Infrastructure Solutions, highlights that open-end funds offer more than just liquidity. They are also well-suited to meet the needs of next-generation infrastructure assets with significant long-term capex requirements. Read Mathias’s piece in full here: https://cbreim.co/3CEnrLm

?? We are delighted to announce that CBRE Investment Management has been awarded Pan European Core #Property Manager of the Year at the Professional Pensions Investment Awards. Our investment strategy and sustainability credentials were recognised by an esteemed judging panel, with our initial shortlisting by Aon based on performance. Congratulations to the entire Pan European #Core property team – excellent work! And it looks like Christmas came early for Richard Everett! ??

Are you heading to MAPIC? If so, come and connect with CBRE Investment Management’s #retail team. As this exciting sector evolves, both as #investors and #operators, we're excited to be part of the conversation, sharing insights and discovering new opportunities. On Tuesday 26 November at 11 am, join a panel discussion with our Head of EMEA Urban Destinations, Eric Decouvelaere, who will explore whether retail is back in the spotlight: ??? Will investor sentiment towards retail property catch up with operational performance? ?? Identifying the right assets for investment ?? Pricing trends: Are vendor and buyer expectations finally aligning? Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from Eric and other investors about where the opportunities lie in today’s evolving market. ?? Learn more and register here: https://cbreim.co/4fyn5UZ See you in #Cannes!

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Pople to the Sector Leadership Team as #EMEA Logistics Asset Operations Lead. Chris will be responsible for optimising #assetmanagement operations. Working closely with CBRE IM’s #logistics asset management teams across Europe, Chris will help develop and implement a pan-European strategy for the management and transactions of logistics properties, focusing on enhancing both investment and sustainability performance. With his strong operational capabilities and sector experience, Chris will be crucial in helping to deliver the consistently high standards that our market-leading logistics operator platform is known for. Congrats Chris! ?? Read more here: https://cbreim.co/3CAAv4o

Check out the progress at 10 Gresham Street, London! This is CBRE IM’s high-performance, super prime #office refurbishment in the heart of the City of #London. The 145,000 sq ft project is redefining the future of work, prioritising #sustainability, #health and #wellbeing. We're targeting BREEAM Outstanding, WELL Platinum, and EPC B rating, while significantly reducing carbon emissions below RIBA 2030 Carbon Target. Take a virtual tour to see the progress made and what is on offer to meet the needs and expectations of the modern worker: ? Luxury changing facilities ? Parking for 480 bikes ? Roof terraces ? Event areas ? Sensory garden ? Indoor rooftop pavilion Watch it here ?? https://cbreim.co/3AOIt9C

How is generative AI affecting #Infrastructure? In this video, Jon Treitel, CFA, CAIA - Portfolio Strategist, Listed Real Assets - discusses the emerging influence of #generativeAI on infrastructure, focusing on the technological shift driven by the integration of new AI capabilities and its relevance to infrastructure investments. Read our full insights article to dive deeper: https://cbreim.co/3YTwShm #InvestmentStrategy