?? Building Blocks - Week 31

?Building Blocks – Week 31

?Welcome to this week’s edition. Here’s what you need to know in the world of real estate and emerging trends.

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From the Editor:

Bank of England has just cut rates for the first time in 4 years, the Federal Reserve may follow suit at its next meeting, global economic activity is surging, with major institutional investors making significant moves. This week, we delve into the burgeoning opportunities in the real estate market. We also dissect the ongoing housing crisis, focusing on the UK, where one-third of first-time homebuyers are reliant on financial assistance from friends and family, often referred to as the 'Bank of Mum & Dad.' In India, we explore the country's ambitious strides towards aligning with international real estate benchmarks, embracing sustainability and contemporary designs. We conclude with an in-depth examination of how technological advancements can revolutionize real estate decision-making across various asset classes.?

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???Top Story: Cash Rich Institutional Buyers of Global Real Estate

Diversification: A Key to Playing the Global Real Estate Recovery

Why real estate now? The steep reset in valuations over the last 24 months, coupled with solid fundamentals and a benign macro environment, creates an attractive entry point.

Transactions on the rise: Global deal activity is picking up, and our investment pipeline is more active than ever before. Scaled, well-capitalized investors may be best positioned to play the recovery.

???Key Takeaway: UK insights - ‘Bank of Mum & Dad’

Latest housing research: what will it take to build the genuinely affordable homes we so desperately need?

Some quite striking statistics in the report show the income of a successful first-time buyer in London is now ￡96,000 (￡60,000 in the UK) – nothing affordable or average about that – and around one-third of recent first-time buyers received a gift or loan from family or friends.

???Insights: India real estate transformation

Evolution of Indian real estate: Embracing global standards

The Indian real estate sector is in the midst of a remarkable transformation, marked by a prominent shift towards adopting international standards in architecture and design. This evolution reflects a growing demand for modern, sustainable, and aesthetically appealing spaces that conform to global benchmarks in quality and functionality.?

???Technology corner: Tech driving efficiency and results

Leverage Technology for Smarter Real Estate Decision Making

From estimating housing prices, to virtual walk-throughs, to foot traffic analysis, tech can improve information for buyers and investors.

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