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Understanding Real Estate Buyer Types (Part 3): Specialist, Credit, Private Equity and Emerging Capital

Introduction: Beyond the Core A final guide in the series for agents and advisors working across the full institutional spectrum. While much of the real estate market is dominated by institutional funds, family offices, and REITs, a growing number of specialist capital sources are influencing deal flow — particularly in complex, transitional, or structured scenarios.…
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Understanding Real Estate Investment Funds (Part 2): Listed, Public, and Mission-Aligned Capital

Introduction: Diversified Mandates, Distinct Behaviours A follow-up guide for agents advising on institutional and specialist real estate transactions. In Part 1, we profiled five of the most common private and institutional real estate buyer types — from family offices to opportunistic funds. But the capital landscape doesn’t stop there. In this second instalment, we explore…
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Understanding the 6 of Most Common Real Estate Investment Fund Types — And What They Actually Buy

A professional guide for agents, developers, and advisors working with institutional and private capital in today’s UK market. Introduction: Match the Buyer, Close the Deal In today’s real estate market, placing a deal is no longer just about price — it’s about alignment. Whether you’re advising on a stabilised BTR block, a supported housing portfolio,…
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Why You Can’t Get Your Build-to-Rent Scheme Funded in the Current Climate

The UK’s Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector has experienced significant growth in recent years, attracting institutional investors seeking stable, long-term returns. However, the traditional forward funding model, once a cornerstone of BTR development, is facing unprecedented challenges in the current economic climate. Developers are finding it increasingly difficult to secure funding for new schemes, as a confluence…
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Section 106: Shared Ownership. Deal Structure and Exit Strategy for developers

🏡 Why Section 106 Shared Ownership is Gaining Momentum with RPs and Institutional Buyers As pressure to deliver mixed-tenure housing intensifies, many developers are turning to Section 106 shared ownership units not just as a planning obligation — but as a strategic opportunity. Shared ownership offers developers a route to de-risk schemes early, while providing…
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Section 106 Agreements: Why they are an attractive investment

💼 Why Section 106 Affordable Rent Is Attracting RPs and Long-Income Funds As housing delivery challenges mount and planning authorities remain firm on affordability quotas, Section 106 obligations continue to shape the landscape of UK residential development. But far from being a drag on profitability, these affordable rent units — when structured correctly — are…
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Easily risk assess leased based supported housing investments: Agents and Analysts

📌 Introduction: Why Lease-Based Supported Housing Needs Specialist Risk Analysis The specialised supported housing (SSH) sector is attracting increasing attention from both institutional investors and impact-driven funds. However, lease-based models — often used to deliver SSH — carry unique risks that aren’t visible in standard commercial or residential real estate transactions. To navigate this complexity,…
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Forward Funding And Forward Commit Options Explained: What You Should Consider When Looking at Partnerships

Forward funding in property development can be complex. Understand the different options such as traditional and phased forward funding, deferred purchase, forward commitment and joint ventures. Learn about their pros and cons, and how to navigate this intricate landscape.*
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Estimating OPEX Costs and How They Impact Your Valuation

Opex costs and cost modeling in property development
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AI, Real Estate And Big Data – What Will The Future Hold?

Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate
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