Virtual Data Rooms are Here to Stay
The virtual data room (VDR) has seen exponential growth as the industry adopts new technologies. As a result of the physical restrictions imposed by the pandemic, cloud-based technology is no longer a differentiator but rather a new norm in the due diligence process. Our latest blog explores the increasing importance of VDRs in today's environment. VDRs are shifting from solely a document storage platform to a method where Investors have greater real-time visibility into their investments. At Alliance, we are witnessing this shift firsthand as we work alongside Clients to prepare their VDRs for enhanced communication and transparency with Investors.
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Is the Metaverse taking the Real out of Real Estate?
The Metaverse gained mainstream attention as a temporary workaround to the social restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. What is this virtual world and how will it affect our brick and mortar industry? Our latest blog explores the numerous Metaverse platforms and their roles in real estate.
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Exit This Way
Changing Investor preferences motivate real estate Investment Managers to pursue creative solutions, resulting in more special situations opportunities coming to market. As evidenced by the recent Brookfield recapitalization of Longpoint and many others, alternative exit options are more common today as real estate Investors and Investment Managers recognize an opportunity to stabilize assets, realize returns and create additional value. Our latest blog discusses several recapitalization alternatives and the high-level mechanics behind each.
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How to Measure S and G Metrics in ESG
While sustainability efforts often dominate discussions, we must not ignore the other two pillars of ESG. In our latest blog, we explore the Social and Governance aspects of ESG and provide guidance for Investors seeking to incorporate these critical elements in a broader ESG framework.
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The Wave of Net Zero Commitments in the Built Environment
A surge in Net Zero commitments is evidence of global Investors and Asset Managers striving to create a sustainable future in the built environment. In our latest blog, the Alliance Team shares high-level research on the topic of Net Zero commitments to help industry participants navigate the evolving landscape and respond to questions from leading Investors.
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Paving the Path for Succession
Succession planning is vital for Investment Managers seeking to establish long-term partnerships with Investors. Senior real estate executives must spend time identifying, empowering and incenting the next generation of leadership to create a lasting legacy for the business and substantiate future value for Investors. Our latest blog discusses best practices for developing and implementing a thorough succession plan for your organization.
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Supply Chain in a Post-COVID-19 World
The global health pandemic and economic shutdowns continue to expose vulnerabilities of the global supply chain. In addition to asset owners and real estate investors, producers and consumers of common goods are affected by recent events. In our latest blog, we discuss how these events challenge the supply chain and the implications on industrial and logistics real estate.
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Innovations in PropTech
PropTech funds are attracting capital commitments from traditional real estate Investors at an increasing pace, providing Investors access to up-and-coming technologies. Alliance Global Advisors is committed to providing education on relevant industry topics, including real estate technology and innovation. In this blog, we discuss the latest technological advances transforming many aspects of the real estate industry.
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Influential Investor Perspectives
In recognition of Women’s History Month, in March 2021, Alliance Global Advisors connected with leading female voices from three of the world’s most influential investors. Our Spring 2021 Blog features insights from Julie Donegan (California State Teachers' Retirement System), Jennifer Wenzel (Teacher Retirement System of Texas) and Roberta Waxman-Lenz (United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund).
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How It Started and How It's Going - The Local Retail Tenant Perspective
Alliance Global Advisors spoke with local business owners in the retail segment regarding their experiences working with landlords and overcoming a year of government-imposed shutdowns, new health and safety measures, civil unrest and innovation.
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Year-End Investor Sentiment
The global pandemic has been a disruptor for traditional workflows and business practices across industries, and private equity real estate investment is no exception. Investment managers and investors have quickly adapted to remote working and new policies and procedures required to fit the current virtual environment. Alliance Global Advisors surveyed investors and consultants to help managers better navigate these unchartered waters and improve their interactions with investors in the post-COVID-19 market.
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Transacting in the Open-End Fund Secondary Market
While secondary markets are widely known in the closed-end fund space, there are also mature real estate secondary markets that exist in the open-end fund space. The open-end secondary market first emerged in Europe and has witnessed considerable growth in the U.S. over the past five years.
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Pockets of Opportunity in Times of Uncertainty
The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted the commercial real estate market, specifically occupancy levels, transaction volume and capital flows. Alliance provides an update on the real estate capital markets, including noteworthy performance and transaction market trends.
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Creating Momentum During a Time of Pause
Although many institutional investors may be “pencils down” for new investment managers in 2020, there is a unique opportunity for managers to not only focus on important asset and portfolio management initiatives but also internal efforts during this time.
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Evaluating Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Due Diligence
Alliance Global Advisors is committed to facilitating conversations with investors and their partners on the topic of Diversity & Inclusion.
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The Partner Perspective
Alliance interviewed Limited Partners with cumulative real estate assets under management of over $39 billion and Consultants separately representing approximately $90 billion in real estate assets under management.
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Strategizing for Post-Crisis Due Diligence Meetings
We’ve taken the time to interview several Limited Partners and Consultants and compiled an initial list of the key due diligence questions investors and Consultants should be asking their partners as they navigate the current market environment.
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