Real Asset Media Thought Leaders

Logistics real estate: Re-use or building new when is it more sustainable?

Tobias Kassner, head of research, Garbe talks about the company's research into the sustainability of logistics real estate.

It includes evaluating the tipping point of new-build energy efficiency vs environmental impact of construction.

The research also looks at the location of existing buildings compared to new and what advantage that offers in terms of driving distances.  

Globalised supply chain may test logistics RE's strength

Re-purposing assets led by consumer demand - Sean Culey

Covid measures extend Skanska's existing ESG practices

CEE market benefits from effective pandemic response

RealCast: Brookfield sees interest rate boost, Derwent London results and UK GDP hits record low

Promising outlook for cycle-agnostic PBSA sector

'Prudent optimism for Iberian real estate' António Gil Machado, Director, Iberian Property

EU rescue package timing crucial for real estate

James Wallace, Contributing Editor, Real Asset Media, tells The Real Asset Day that the €750 billion EU package of loans and grants is good news because it will trickle through to real estate and boost occupier cash flow.

However, much depends on how quickly the funds are released and then distributed to countries.

It will also be governed by the way in which the pandemic develops. And, will there will be a second wave?

EU stimulus package is good news

James Wallace, Contributing Editor, Real Asset Media, tells The Real Asset Day that the EU reached a landmark deal that shows solidarity in a time of crisis and will bind the block together, but it is important that the resources be distributed quickly and then allocated wisely. There is a risk of moral hazard as the EU will not have enough oversight over how and where the money is spent