LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) recently announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Jingrui Capital to invest in and develop multifamily projects in China. On top of the announcement of the partnership, LaSalle and Jingrui Capital unveiled their first joint acquisition deal for a distressed retail and hotel property in Shanghai. The property is in Shanghai Hongqiao Transportation Zone and will be renovated as a multifamily project, featuring a total of 583 rental units and retail facilities.

Through this partnership, LaSalle expands its multifamily sector footprint in China, demonstrating its long-term commitment to China’s real-estate market. LaSalle follows a research-based investment strategy and has identified multifamily sector as one of its thematic investments in China.

Claire Tang, Co-CIO Asia Pacific and Head of Greater China, LaSalle, said: “China is one of the key strategic markets for LaSalle. We have seen increasing investment opportunities in China’s gradually maturing multifamily market, driven by a favourable investment environment and demographic trends. Our partnership with Jingrui Capital reiterates our confidence in the local market and we will leverage each other’s respective strengths to develop landmark multifamily projects.”

Junfeng Geng, Partner and Vice President of Jingrui Group, and President of Jingrui Capital, said: “The multifamily market in most Asia-Pacific countries is not fully institutionalized yet and therefore we are of the view that the multifamily market may still generate very attractive investment opportunities. This project is just the beginning of our strategic partnership with LaSalle. We look forward to working with LaSalle more closely to develop other leading multifamily projects across the country.”

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) has acquired FedEx Alfortville, a cross-docking warehouse facility located in a prime urban logistics hub on the outskirts of Paris. The asset was acquired on behalf of Encore+, LaSalle’s flagship pan-European fund, from SCPI Accimmo Pierre, managed by BNP Paribas REIM.

Built in 2002 for TNT (now FedEx) and spanning a net lettable area of over 16,000 m², the facility provides the express delivery company with a strategic location that serves as a hub for last-mile logistics operations.

The property is located within the Val-de-Seine Park urban logistics hub, which has more than 70,000m² of dedicated logistics space and is an established location hosting other notable market players such as DHL and Kuehne & Nagel. Sitting in the Greater Paris Region within the vicinity of the A86 motorway, the property is also near Orly Airport which benefits from a cargo platform. The park can also be easily accessed by public transport and is served by a suburban train station (RER D) less than 2km away.

Beverley Kilbride, Head of France and Head of Transactions & Asset Management Europe at LaSalle, said: “The acquisition of FedEx Alfortville represents another exceptionally attractive opportunity in a key market. It is reflective of the team’s success in identifying last-mile urban logistics assets with significant growth opportunities which continue to attract strong investor demand.”

David Ironside, Fund Manager for Encore+ at LaSalle, commented: “FedEx Alfortville constitutes another meaningful development for Encore+ as we increase its exposure to urban, last-mile logistics assets in major European cities. The combination of a great location and a blue-chip tenant provides strong long-term rental income, enhancing the investment proposition and running in alignment with our overall investment strategy of diversifying our strong asset portfolio across key markets.”

LaSalle was advised on this transaction by Reed Smith, KPMG, Drees & Sommer and CBRE.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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Strong returns and value growth in the second half of 2021, buoyed by outperformance by the industrial and multifamily sectors, are giving real estate strong momentum heading into 2022. The value of U.S. and Canadian real estate relative to other asset classes is leading to strong capital flows and in turn is driving up prices. LaSalle’s 2022 Investment Strategy Annual (ISA) also speaks to the surprises of 2021 like lingering inflation and sector laggards that are still on investors’ minds.

LaSalle clients can view the full report at: www.lasalle.com/isa

As the 2021 ISA forecasted, low borrowing costs, a strengthening economy, increasing vaccinations and rolling re-openings have boosted investor demand for U.S. and Canadian real estate. The outlook for 2022 remains positive, though the report notes that investors should continue to be nuanced in their approach to avoid potential potholes.

Jacques Gordon, Global Head of Research and Strategy at LaSalle, said: “Real estate has shifted from capital-starved to capital-rich several times already in this century. The most recent supply of capital has more than kept pace with the rebound in deal flow. This creates challenges for the deployment of fresh money, even as it boosts the performance of assets already in a portfolio.

“Additionally, more is being asked of real estate in several different directions all at once. Sustainability (ESG) criteria and rising tenant expectations are among the “asks” that investors must respond to. This raises the bar for putting societal and environmental goals alongside traditional financial targets when investing in real estate”.”

Select 2022 ISA findings for North America include:

Rich Kleinman, Americas Co-CIO and Head of U.S. Research & Strategy at LaSalle, said, “The outset of 2021 presented numerous challenges and with unclear outcomes, but what has become clear is the resiliency of real estate. Looking ahead to 2022, investors who understand the nuance of sector selection, in-sector differentiation and the interplay between a continued economic recovery and real estate values should find success in real estate as 2021’s momentum continues. Robust transaction activity in the second half of 2021 has cleared up pricing for some sectors, and that should continue into 2022.”

Chris Langstaff, Head of Research and Strategy for Canada at LaSalle, said, “A renewed government focus on increasing immigration, continued rollout of vaccines and boosters, and an expansion of the investment universe all bode well for Canadian real estate investment in 2022. Fundamentals in the Canadian market are rebounding, making the country a strong investment option for 2022.”

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The information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) recently announced that it has appointed Simon Howard and Michael Stratton as co-heads of its Australian operations. Their appointments took effect earlier this month, with both reporting to Keith Fujii, Head of Asia Pacific, based in Tokyo.

Simon and Mike joined LaSalle in 2011 with the opening of the firm’s Sydney office. Prior to this appointment, Simon was head of asset management while Michael had been head of acquisitions. They each have over 25 years’ experience across a broad range of asset classes including office, retail, industrial, hotels, retirement villages and residential.

Despite the global pandemic, investment resilience across real estate sectors in the country remains strong, underpinning institutional investor’s appetite for investing in the market. This new structure will enable us to deliver investment strategies and seek new opportunities more effectively and will further strengthen our position in the country.

Keith Fujii, Head of Asia Pacific at LaSalle Investment Management, said: “We see strong interest from institutional investors to seek access and opportunities to invest in Australia and the new structure with Simon and Michael mandated is set to meet investors demands and develop and execute on a strategy to jointly grow our Australian platform. Their diverse set of experiences across industries and strong track record will continue to drive growth for our business in Australia.”

Simon Howard, Co-Head of Australia at LaSalle Investment Management, said: “We are well placed to take advantage of the transition underway in the Australian market as investors assess the opportunities that have opened up since the lockdowns have ended. With hybrid work practices now commonplace, and our commitment to the decarbonisation of the built environment, there is an increasing demand for us to provide incisive and coherent solutions for our investors, tenants and other stakeholders.”

Michael Stratton, Co-Head of Australia at LaSalle Investment Management, said: “ The recent refocussing of global and local investor preferences such as the keen interest evident in the logistics sector plays to the strength and calibre of our Australian executive team based in Sydney. We are committed to identifying and completing significant opportunities in all asset classes that provide attractive risk adjusted returns for investors.”

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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LaSalle has acquired the retail and commercial park “Las Mercedes Retail Park” in the east of Madrid on behalf of its open pan-European fund Encore+ (“the Fund”).

Completed in 2015, the retail park comprises a total lettable area of just under 22,000m². The asset is fully let and anchored by the DIY retailer Bauhaus as well as the discount grocery store Aldi. In addition to already existing solar panels, further measures to increase energy efficiency and sustainability are planned over the long term.

The property is located in the Barajas district of Madrid, within a higher-than-average income catchment area of about 440,000 inhabitants. There are numerous shopping and leisure facilities in the immediate vicinity, including the highly frequented Plenilunio shopping centre. The neighbouring Mercedes Business Park is home to more than 12,000 employees of numerous international companies such as Coca-Cola, Vodafone, Fedex and DHL.

Las Mercedes Retail Park is also located close to the airport and the A-2, M-11 and M-21 motorways. The location is less than 30 minutes by car from the centre of Madrid and has excellent public transport connections.

David Ironside, Fund Manager for Encore+ at LaSalle Investment Management, says: “With Las Mercedes Retail Park, we have identified an exceptionally attractive opportunity to increase exposure of Encore+ to high-value, income-generating retail assets with a heterogeneous industry profile and potential for alternative uses. The transaction comes at an opportune moment when the vacancy rate in Madrid is historically low while the new development pipeline is limited. The location is compelling as an established urban retail and office submarket, providing a mix of strong-performing long-term tenants which will generate diversified cash flows and sustain strong returns for our investors.”

LaSalle was advised on this transaction by Simmons & Simmons (legal & tax), Hollis Global (technical & ESG) and RPE (commercial). The seller has been advised by Cuatrecasas (legal) and Cushman&Wakefield (commercial).

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX) with more than $5.5 billion in portfolio assets advised by LaSalle Investment Management, today announced the acquisition of North Tampa Surgery Center, a 13,000-square-foot, newly constructed medical office building in Odessa, Florida. The property is 100 percent leased on a long-term basis to Comprehensive Outpatient Joint and Spine Institute Center. The purchase price was approximately $8.5 million.

“Within the office sector, our priority investments are healthcare-oriented, focusing on medical office and life science properties,” said Allan Swaringen, President and CEO of JLL Income Property Trust. “In an uncertain environment for traditional multi-tenant office properties, these two healthcare-oriented sectors stand out for their lower vacancy rates, healthy net absorption and balanced new supply due to significant barriers to entry. These factors also lead to higher tenant retention, even during periods of weakness within traditional office market environments.”

This acquisition increases JLL Income Property Trust’s healthcare allocation to nine properties totaling more than 925,000 square feet, valued close to $360 million and representing approximately 7 percent of its overall portfolio.

Swaringen added: “The shift towards outpatient, standalone surgery centers as an alternative to undergoing procedures in traditional hospital settings combined with the continued aging of our population positions medical office buildings as attractive portfolio additions to our stable value, income-oriented portfolio. It also positions the portfolio well to capture current and future demand, ultimately resulting in what we anticipate to be stable occupancy and long term cashflow.”

The build-to-suit property, newly constructed this year, comprises three surgery centers and new and innovative technology. The lease term is for 20 years and provides for an average of 2 percent annual rent increases. Located in the northern suburbs of Tampa, Odessa is a low-density but quickly growing community that is within 10 miles of nine hospitals, creating a strong base of potential referrals for North Tampa Surgery Center. LaSalle’s Research & Strategy team forecasts the area should continue to see strong population growth and increased healthcare spending.

JLL Income Property Trust is an institutionally managed, daily NAV REIT that gives investors access to a growing portfolio of commercial real estate investments selected by an institutional investment management team and sponsored by one of the world’s leading real estate services firms.

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About JLL Income Property Trust (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX),

Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. is a daily NAV REIT that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of high quality, income-producing residential, industrial, grocery-anchored retail, healthcare and office properties located in the United States. JLL Income Property Trust expects to further diversify its real estate portfolio over time, including on a global basis.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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Award Achievements Best Place Work Pension Investments

LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) is pleased to announce it has earned the coveted designation of being a “Best Place to Work in Money Management” according to Pensions & Investments (P&I) for the sixth year in a row.

The annual survey and recognition program hosted by P&I is dedicated to identifying, measuring and recognizing the best employers in the money management industry.

Kristy Heuberger, LaSalle Americas Co-Head, said: “Our people strive for excellence in their work every day, but perhaps most importantly they strive for excellence in building an inclusive, enriching culture where people want to work. We’re extremely proud to carry on LaSalle’s continued success in being named a ‘Best Place to Work in Money Management’ and thank all of our people for their efforts in making this a truly wonderful place to work.”

Added Brad Gries, LaSalle Americas Co-Head: “We view our culture as an important asset to differentiate what makes LaSalle so special, and we’re excited to know that the focus we put on culture is once again being recognized by Pensions & Investments. Earning this award amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the exceptional nature of LaSalle and our people, and we could not be prouder of this recognition.”

Pensions & Investments Executive Editor Julie Tatge said: “Now in its 10th year, P&I’s Best Places to Work in Money Management spotlights the unique ways that employers build healthy and thriving work cultures. This year was no different. The 100 firms profiled in our Dec. 13 issue grappled with myriad challenges posed by the pandemic and met them, helping ensure that their employees felt supported and able to do their best work.’’

Pensions & Investments partnered with Best Companies Group, a research firm specializing in identifying great places to work, to conduct a two-part survey process of employers and their employees.

The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies.

About Pensions & Investments

Pensions & Investments, owned by Crain Communications Inc., is the 49-year-old global news source of money management. P&I is written for executives at defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds, as well as those at investment management and other investment-related firms. Pensions & Investments provides timely and incisive coverage of events affecting the money management and retirement businesses. Visit us at www.pionline.com

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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The macro themes in the 2022 edition of LaSalle’s Investment Strategy Annual provide a road map for navigating real estate markets around the world in the years ahead. We focus on several major trends, which when taken together, lead to our recommendations.

Eventually, we expect post-COVID-19 pressures such as inflation, supply chain issues and large fiscal stimulus to settle and a new normal to emerge. It’s just a question of “when?”

In this year’s edition, we seek to look through the current acute period of volatility and uncertainty, to discuss our view of likely outcomes and scenarios to consider, key themes for investing and real estate strategy recommendations that we expect to be resilient across the range of conceivable macro environments.

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JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX) with $5.5 billion in portfolio assets advised by LaSalle Investment Management, today announced the acquisition of Friendship Distribution Center, a newly constructed, four-building industrial portfolio totaling nearly 650,000 square feet. The Class A properties are located in the Atlanta suburb of Buford, Georgia, home to the premier Northeast Atlanta industrial submarket. The purchase price was $95 million.

“Friendship Distribution Center’s location in Atlanta’s Northeast submarket, high quality new construction and proximity to irreplaceable transportation infrastructure makes this an excellent portfolio fit for us as we continue to execute on our strategy of increasing our allocation to core industrial assets,” said Allan Swaringen, JLL Income Property Trust President and CEO. “Given this property’s strong tenant profile and exceptional location, this acquisition aligns well with our overall strategic objectives.”

JLL Income Property Trust’s aggregate industrial allocation is now over $1.6 billion of industrial holdings in 54 properties across 13 key markets, representing the second largest property type allocation in the portfolio.

Friendship Distribution Center is in an “A” location, with immediate proximity to Interstate 985, the major highway in the Northeast Atlanta submarket. Its strategic location provides access to the entire Eastern seaboard within a one to two-day drive.

Friendship Distribution Center is 96 percent leased to five tenants, with a weighted average lease term of approximately six years. According to LaSalle Research & Strategy, Atlanta is the fourth largest industrial market in the U.S. with more than 660 million square feet of space. The market set an absorption record in the second quarter of 2021 of 8.6 million square feet, bringing vacancy down to just 5 percent. The Northeast submarket specifically saw 2.1 million square feet of net absorption in the second quarter, the highest of any submarket in the Atlanta metro area, accounting for 24 percent of total absorption.

JLL Income Property Trust is an institutionally managed, daily NAV REIT that brings to investors a growing portfolio of commercial real estate investments selected by an institutional investment management team and sponsored by one of the world’s leading real estate services firms.

For more information on JLL Income Property Trust, please visit our website at www.jllipt.com.

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About Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX),

Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. is a daily NAV REIT that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of high quality, income-producing apartment, industrial, office and grocery-anchored retail properties located in the United States. JLL Income Property Trust expects to further diversify its real estate portfolio over time, including on a global basis.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit wwwww.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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JLL (NYSE: JLL) has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its prestigious ‘A List’ for tackling climate change. CDP runs the world’s environmental disclosure system to motivate companies to disclose their environmental impacts, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests.

JLL was recognized for its actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy, based on the data reported by the company through CDP’s 2021 climate change questionnaire.

JLL is one of a small number of high-performing companies out of nearly 12,000 that were scored. Through significant demonstrable action on climate, JLL is leading on corporate environmental ambition, action and transparency worldwide.

LaSalle is a wholly owned subsidiary of JLL and is proud to share in this achievement.

Read more about this award on JLL.com

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London ranks as Europe’s leading city for projected real-estate occupier demand for the fifth year running in the latest annual edition of the newly named European Cities Growth Index (“ECGI”), published by LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”), the global real estate investment manager. Post-pandemic Paris, however, has closed the gap with its main rival since the 2020 edition, thanks to persistently strong human capital in Paris combined with softening prospects in service sector employment in London.

Top-performing European cities, London and Paris included, showed strength and resilience during the recent downturn triggered by the pandemic, displaying stable scores on average. Other top-performing cities such as Stockholm (fourth), Luxembourg (fifth) and Munich (sixth) recorded scores close to their 2019 pre-pandemic equivalents. The recovery in Spanish cities such as Madrid (rising to third place in the rankings), Barcelona (seventh) and Seville (fourteenth) exceeded most cities in Europe.

By contrast, the lower-ranking cities are getting weaker on a relative basis. 49 of the 93 European cities tracked by LaSalle in the ECGI recorded a year-on-year decline in score in 2021 – the highest number of decreases since 2009. As a result, the polarisation between the best- and worst-performing cities is getting wider.

Brian Klinksiek, Head of European Research and Global Portfolio Strategies at LaSalle, said: “This latest edition of the ECGI underlines the resilience of the London and Paris city markets, which has seen these ‘Big Two’ dominate the rankings since their launch in 2000. This is a highly challenging macroeconomic environment, with the largest number of cities seeing a downgrade in their growth prospects since the global financial crisis. Despite this, and the impact of a harder Brexit deal than previously anticipated, both London and Paris remain distinguished by their high-calibre workforces, strong GDP and employment growth prospects and comparatively low levels of business risk.”

“While the pandemic upturned many longstanding assumptions about the function of different real estate property types, we remain convinced that the growth metrics tracked in the ECGI will continue to provide a valuable tool in identifying real estate markets with room for outperformance, allowing investors to optimise portfolio construction when considered alongside supply-side information and relative pricing. It’s exciting this year to see multiple Spanish cities emerging as potentially attractive investment destinations on account of their strong recovery from the pandemic.”

Uwe Rempis, Managing Director and Fund Manager of LaSalle E-REGI, added: “This flagship piece of market research has been a crucial input for the investment process of LaSalle E-REGI over the last decade; on the back of this we have constructed a strong, diversified portfolio. This year’s theme of a widening polarisation between the best and worst performers post-pandemic is something that I have also seen on the ground across regions, micro-locations and individual assets. Our Fund’s focus will therefore remain on building portfolios with exposure to Europe’s most resilient city markets.”

The European Cities Growth Index has been renamed from the European Regional Economic Growth Index (“E-REGI”), the name under which LaSalle has previously published this annual research since 2000. The index identifies the European regions and cities with the best combination of growth prospects (in terms of GDP, service employment and human capital), current wealth and business environment. Together these can serve as a proxy for occupier demand and a framework for real estate portfolio construction. LaSalle continually refines its methodology and this year incorporated transparency around areas such as investment performance, regulatory landscape and sustainability into its assessment criteria.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) has raised JPY 33 billion (US$289 million) in blind-pool capital through its flagship open-end core fund, LaSalle Japan Property Fund (“LJPF”). This is the first time in the domestic market that an open-ended diversified core fund has raised blind-pool capital of this scale.

LJPF has acquired eight properties for approximately JPY 17 billion (US$149 million) by deploying part of the newly raised equity, thereby increasing its total assets under management to JPY 165 billion GAV (US$1.45 billion). The eight newly acquired properties include one large-scale logistics facility in the Tokyo area and seven high-quality residential properties in the Osaka and Nagoya metropolitan areas. The acquisition means that LJPF now has 24 properties in its portfolio.

The equity raised is from a well-diversified group of domestic investors, including financial institutions, pension funds and operating companies.

LJPF was launched in November 2019 with approximately JPY 100 billion (US$876.5 million), aiming to offer Japanese and international investors a wide range of real estate products. It invests in four major asset classes – logistics, residential, retail and offices – in four major metropolitan areas: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka.

Keith Fujii, Head of Asia Pacific at LaSalle Investment Management, said: “Japan has long been a strategic market for LaSalle. This successful blind-pool equity raised is a testament to the strong track record our team has built up and continued investors’ trust and confidence in our capability to seize market opportunities and create long-term values.”

Ryota Morioka, Executive Officer at LaSalle Investment Management, K.K. and LJPF Fund Manager, said: “We believe that logistics facilities and residential assets in major metropolitan areas continue to be one of the promising investment opportunities in the current Covid-19 situation. The newly acquired assets increased the fund size and portfolio diversification. We will continue to acquire high quality assets selectively and we aim to achieve JPY 200 billion GAV (US$1.75 billion) in the near term, and JPY 300 billion GAV (US$2.63 billion) by the end of 2024.”

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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LaSalle commits to support investing aligned with net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner.

LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) today announced that it has joined 220 of the world’s leading asset managers as part of the Net Zero Asset Managers (“NZAM”) initiative, committing to support the goal of net zero greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions by 2050 or sooner, in line with international efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

The announcement is part of a bigger step forward made at COP26 in Glasgow to tackle climate change. It echoes with the UN Principles of Responsible Investment to which LaSalle became a signatory over 10 years ago. The role of buildings and construction will be critical in meeting the net zero target, because together they are the single biggest energy user globally, consuming 40% of the total through operations and construction.(1)

Joining the NZAM initiative reflects LaSalle’s growing involvement in carbon emission reduction issues. Last year, LaSalle announced its commitment to the Urban Land Institute’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance Net Zero Carbon Goal to reduce landlord-controlled operational carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. In 2017, it added Environmental Factors to its investment strategy and, in 2018, it joined the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative where it helped shape the future of climate risk assessment reporting through its involvement in a Task Force on the Climate-related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”) pilot project. 

Under the NZAM initiative, LaSalle will work with its clients on decarbonization goals. LaSalle is in the process of finalizing interim targets for reducing carbon dioxide emissions in line with the 1.5C target, a requirement in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) special report on global warming. To meet its targets, LaSalle will prioritize real economy emissions reductions over the use of offsets. It is also looking to create investment products that are aligned with net zero. The NZAM initiative will see LaSalle implement a stewardship and engagement strategy designed to ensure all assets under management achieve net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner.

“LaSalle prides itself on being an industry leader in sustainability. By joining the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, we are reinforcing our commitment to reduce the environmental impact of our business and portfolios, which we believe in the longterm will not only help the planet, but enhance the performance of our clients’ investments,” said David DeVos, Global Head of ESG at LaSalle. “We look forward to working with our clients and the industry to set goals and develop innovative solutions to meet the world’s goal of Net Zero.”

The 220 signatories manage more than $57 trillion in assets under management, meaning that more than half the world’s assets are committed to achieving net zero by 2050 or sooner.(2)

1. LaSalle,“ ESG Themes Take Center Stage”, https://www.lasalle.com/documents/ESG_Themes_Take_Center_Stage_May_2021.pdf

2. Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative, https://www.netzeroassetmanagers.org/

About LaSalle Investment Management 

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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LaSalle has acquired a portfolio of three residential buildings across Copenhagen, Denmark. The assets were acquired from P+, the Danish pension fund, on behalf of Encore+, LaSalle’s Flagship European open-ended fund.

The 270 residential units that make up the portfolio are situated throughout Copenhagen, all in attractive locations with excellent amenities. Most units have balconies, and shared green areas and courtyards. Combined, the buildings also have around 1,000 square metres of commercial/retail space.

As of the purchase date, the buildings are almost fully occupied, and the Fund anticipates strong future rental income from the assets.

David Ironside, Fund Manager for Encore+, said: “We are pleased to announce the purchase of such a strongly performing residential portfolio in a leading European city. We believe well located assets such as these will continue to generate a long-term income stream for our investors complimenting the diverse return profile of the Fund.”

Alexandre Arhuis-Grumbach, Fund Transactions Manager at LaSalle, said: “We identified this specific strategy in Denmark to access high quality resilient assets such as this residential portfolio in Copenhagen, with the intention of holding them for the long term, and we are interested in exploring similar acquisition of this type.”

LaSalle was advised by Keystone Investment Management who will assist in managing these assets, Accura, KPMG and Drees and Sommer.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
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LaSalle is pleased to announce the final close for its latest real estate debt fund, LaSalle Real Estate Debt Strategies IV (“LREDS IV” or “the Fund”).  LREDS IV has raised €1.1 billion of capital – inclusive of side car commitments currently in closing, exceeding its target capital raise, and making it the largest fund in its flagship European debt fund series. The Fund has attracted commitments from institutional investors, both re-ups and new investors in the series from Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

LREDS IV will be able to provide flexible capital solutions to institutional real estate sponsors across Europe in the form of whole loans and mezzanine debt in all major asset classes and Western European countries.  The Fund will be supported by the existing Debt Investments team and two recent key senior hires: David White and Michael Zerda.  Michael Zerda is rejoining from Blackstone to oversee LaSalle’s debt and value-add equity strategies in Europe.

The fundraise brings LaSalle’s gross loan origination capacity in Europe to over €4.0 billion across all of its various real estate credit products, which include senior loans, development finance, and preferred equity.

David White, Head of LREDS series at LaSalle said:” We have an exemplary team of lending professionals backed by an impressive track record and strong borrower and bank relationships across Europe.  We are well equipped to offer bespoke and creative capital solutions for our borrowers across a wide array of asset classes and jurisdictions.”

Amy Klein Aznar, Executive Chair of Debt & Value-Add Strategies at LaSalle said: “We are pleased to have surpassed our €1bn target raise on LREDS IV which could not come at a better time, having recently strengthened our senior leadership team with Michael Zerda and David White. Our team is very well positioned to invest our significant dry powder across LaSalle’s various real estate credit strategies.”

Michael Zerda, Head of Debt & Value-Add Strategies at LaSalle said: “We are humbled by the support of our investors and excited for the opportunities ahead.  This latest fundraise has added to the scale of LaSalle’s real estate credit business, allowing us to engage on a wider range of opportunities across Europe.”

LaSalle’s European Debt Investments platform has a long track record of lending to best-in-class sponsors and has significant experience across various sectors, geographies, deal sizes, and capital structures. Since 2010, the team has invested over €4.0 billion in 89 individual transactions with a gross value in excess of €22 billion as of September 2021.

About LaSalle Investment Management 

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) announced that its flagship core real estate fund in Canada, LaSalle Canada Property Fund (“LCPF” or “the fund”), expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of a portfolio of three properties in Toronto in partnership with TAS, an industry leader in impact-driven development and asset management. These acquisitions represent the first phase of a broader 50/50 joint venture between LaSalle and TAS that is targeting to deploy $120 million in capital, inclusive of planned capital expenditures.

The investment exemplifies new opportunities LaSalle is seeing for LCPF within its defined investment guidelines, which is to focus on adaptive re-use, lease-up and stabilization of properties in up-and-coming neighborhoods throughout Toronto. In this particular instance, the investment thesis is underpinned by environmental and social best practices while still delivering attractive overall investment returns for LCPF.

The joint venture’s sustainability initiatives targeted for implementation should improve the acquired properties’ energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprints through adaptive re-use instead of demolition and new construction. The joint venture will also aim to promote social initiatives anchored by the joint venture’s transformation of former industrial buildings into what the joint venture hopes will be lively community hubs in partnership with small businesses, charitable and not-for-profit organizations, some of whom will pay below-market rents.

The three initial acquisitions are:

The acquisition brings LCPF’s value-add allocation up to 5.5 percent, which is within LCPF’s20 percent value-add cap, and will increase its portfolio on a pro forma basis to approximately $1.8 billion.

John McKinlay, CEO of LaSalle Canadasaid: “This is an exciting, unique and worthy acquisition for our core flagship LaSalle Canada Property Fund in that it embodies the application of LaSalle’s key ESG initiatives while simultaneously positioning LCPF for attractive investment returns based on our underwriting. We’re thrilled to partner with TAS, an experienced industry leader in this space, on this project to thoughtfully revive obsolete spaces, enhance neighborhoods and give communities spaces they can use for good.”

Mazyar Mortazavi, President & CEO of TAS, said: “We are proud and excited to drive profit and purpose together with LaSalle through this exceptional portfolio of community hubs. The partnership builds on TAS’s proven track-record of delivering outsized value in emerging Toronto neighborhoods, and will be leveraged to deliver a broad range of impact objectives, including building social capital, expanding affordability and equity, and tackling climate change.”

Mike Cornelissen, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions, added: “There is significant market dislocation in Toronto for repurposing rather than demolishing certain assets, and a tangible opportunity to invest ahead of the path of growth in areas like the Golden Mile and the Junction. This investment thesis capitalizes on that opportunity, with the added benefit of making spaces available for community organizations that can carry out their valuable missions. I strongly believe that with LaSalle and TAS aligned on this project, we can create significant positive impact for both the community and our investors.”

LaSalle Canada Property Fund recently received a 5-star rating in the 2021 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), the highest attainable rating. The GRESB rating is based on a fund’s GRESB Score and its quintile position relative to all participants in the assessment. Those funds in the top quintile are awarded a 5-star rating. It’s the second year in a row the Fund has received a 5-star rating, and it improved its overall score over the prior year.

About LaSalle in Canada

On an aggregate basis, LaSalle has executed more than C$7 billion in Canadian real estate since 2000, providing it with an in-depth understanding of the market. The formation of LCPF expanded LaSalle’s existing Canadian real estate product suite and investment vehicles, which include a series of closed-end commingled funds as well as separate accounts.

About TAS

TAS is an unconventional impact company that promotes connected neighbourhoods and, caring, committed communities. As a Certified B Corporation, TAS is an industry leader in impact development with an active pipeline and portfolio totaling more than 6 million square feet across 18 properties throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. 

TAS focuses on tackling climate change, expanding affordability and equity, and building social capital to create neighbourhoods – and ultimately cities – where people can thrive and belong. TAS partners with investors to shape and amplify this vision. Join in by visiting tasdesignbuild.com and following our journey on LinkedInInstagram, and Twitter

About LaSalle Canada Property Fund (LCPF)

LCPF is an open-ended fund targeting core properties in major markets across Canada. The fund is targeting commitments from Canadian and global institutional investors seeking access to the Canadian real estate market through a diversified, income-oriented vehicle. Launched in 2017, the fund aims to provide investors with immediate exposure to a diverse and mature portfolio comprised of office, industrial, mixed-use, retail and multifamily assets.  Through its near-term pipeline of potential future investments, the fund will seek to take advantage of mispriced assets as it continues to grow.

About LaSalle Investment Management 

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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Thoughts on COP26

The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, commenced this weekend with 25,000 delegates from over 100 nations converging on Glasgow. The conference is a major landmark in international climate policy. Progress reports and revisions to previously-pledged goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions are now due. In recognition of the ever-increasing ambition expected of these commitments, this process is referred to as the “ratchet mechanism.” The conference takes place against the backdrop of European natural gas prices, which have risen almost sixfold in a year, and amidst logistical challenges of moving delegates around during a transport workers’ strike in Scotland.


Ultimately, the replacement of coal, natural gas, petrol and diesel with sustainable electricity generation will become the primary channel for reducing emissions.


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Cop26 sand art next to the 26 ice sculptures on New Brighton beach
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Much of the recent spike in European natural gas prices (p.10) is the result of supply-side factors. As economies reopen and consumers return to pre-pandemic levels of activity, energy producers have not found it so easy to rapidly scale up output, especially for infrastructure mothballed as industrial demand collapsed during 2020. Competition for the supply that is available, combined with the imperfect substitutability of renewables, has resulted in spot prices increasing as much as 25 times during periods of peak demand. It is not only heating homes and generating electricity that will become more difficult and costly if natural gas prices remain high – knock on effects will be felt in in many kinds of consumer staples.

The short-term supply factors driving energy prices will likely fade as extraction capacity returns to pre-pandemic levels. In the longer term, the broader agenda to move away from fossil fuels suggests structural declines in the demand for natural gas. The U.K. government has moved to restrict future domestic use of gas for heating, banning the sale of new domestic gas boiler systems from 2035. The EU, where natural gas accounts for some 32% of final household energy consumption–-against just 12% for petroleum–-has proposed a second Emissions Trading System (“ETS”) covering the buildings and transport sector to start operating in 2025, alongside the existing ETS covering the electricity and industrial sectors1.

Apart from the EU, the three largest economies in the world are all making plans to ramp up their own transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Under President Biden, the U.S. has re-joined the Paris Agreement, and committed to net-zero emissions by 2050. China has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2060, even though it relies on coal for more than half of its power today. Japan has pledged to reach net zero by 2050, and 40% of the 225 companies in the Nikkei stock index have made similar pledges.

In the medium term, growing populations as well as increasing dependence on data centres, electronic devices, networking infrastructure and electric vehicles will likely drive electricity demand higher rather than lower. The major mechanism by which countries will aim to meet the ambitious goals set out at COP26 is known as ‘greening the grid’. As the renewable infrastructure to accomplish this goal is constructed, it is possible that reliance on natural gas will increase, rather than fall, as coal is phased out. Ultimately, the replacement of coal, natural gas, petrol and diesel with sustainable electricity generation will become the primary channel for reducing emissions.

As national governments increasingly accept the necessity of expensive interventions to meet ambitious climate goals (p.6), a key challenge for asset allocators will be to adapt to all these fast-moving changes. State spending will likely aim to ‘prime the pump’ of private investment, and with some 80% of global energy demand interacting with the built environment2, real estate investors have both a vital role to play and a considerable opportunity.

The World Resource Institute considers buildings “by far the largest source of low-cost [carbon] reductions.” By acting ahead of the curve, landlords may be able to achieve higher occupancy, stronger tenant demand, lower ongoing expenses, and resulting higher net operating income from refurbished Net Zero Carbon buildings.

Investors are increasingly looking to broader real asset types to transition to Net Zero Carbon. This new generation of investors and their managers will be advancing their ESG and Sustainability programs to minimize climate-related risks while identifying new opportunities. Investment managers with Net Zero Carbon commitments, such as LaSalle’s alignment with ULI’s “Net Zero by 2050” commitment, as well as our participation in the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative, signal the commitments that our firm has made to transition to Green Energy.

1. climateactiontracker.org

2. iea.org/data-and-statistics/data-product/world-energy-balances-highlights

JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX) with more than $5.1 billion in portfolio assets advised by LaSalle Investment Management, announced today the acquisition of Miramont Apartments in the Denver suburb of Fort Collins, Colorado. The 15-building, 210-unit garden-style apartment community was acquired for approximately $58 million, bringing the portfolio’s total residential allocation to more than $2 billion, or 43 percent of total assets.

“The addition of Miramont Apartments increases our residential allocation, an overweight target for us, and aligns with our strategy to invest in well-located multifamily communities with strong demand drivers and high barriers to entry for new competition,” said Allan Swaringen, JLL Income Property Trust President and CEO. “Given its proximity to key economic drivers such as Colorado State University and local technology and manufacturing companies, along with a limited construction pipeline and low vacancy, we believe this investment will continue to see strong tenant demand and stable occupancy, making this an attractive, long-term investment for our diversified portfolio.”

Constructed in 1995, Miramont Apartments recently underwent unit renovations and has maintained a strong average occupancy of greater than 94 percent over the past three years. The community is currently more than 98 percent leased.

Located 50 miles north of Denver along I-25, Fort Collins is the No. 3-ranked market by LaSalle Research & Strategy on its most recent Small Apartment Market Analysis owing to Fort Collins’s limited construction pipeline, strong long-term vacancy rate of just 4.3 percent (15-year average) and annualized rent growth of 4 percent over the last 15 years. This market’s vacancy rate and rent growth are 1.2 percent and 1.6 percent better than the US average, respectively. Fort Collins also has a favorable rent versus own dynamic with median home prices of more than $400,000. The city also benefits from a strong labor market, bolstered by Colorado State University, which drives demand for well-located highly-amenitized apartment communities. The property is also located in an A-rated school district, according to Niche.com, and benefits from several walkable retail amenities.

JLL Income Property Trust is an institutionally managed, daily NAV REIT that brings to investors a growing portfolio of commercial real estate investments selected by an institutional investment management team and sponsored by one of the world’s leading real estate services firms.

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About Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIPTAXZIPTMXZIPIAXZIPIMX),

Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. is a daily NAV REIT that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of high quality, income-producing residential, industrial, office and grocery-anchored retail properties located in the United States. JLL Income Property Trust expects to further diversify its real estate portfolio over time, including on a global basis.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX) with more than $5.1 billion in portfolio assets advised by LaSalle Investment Management, announced today the acquisition of Pinecone Apartments in the Denver suburb of Fort Collins, Colorado. The 13-building, 195-unit garden-style apartment community was acquired for approximately $52 million, bringing JLL Income Property Trust’s total residential allocation to more than $2.0 billion, or 43 percent of total assets.

“The addition of Pinecone Apartments increases our residential allocation, an overweight target for us, and fits extremely well with our strategy to invest in well-located multifamily communities with strong demand drivers and high barriers to entry for new competition,” said Allan Swaringen, JLL Income Property Trust President and CEO. “Given its proximity to Colorado State University and the north suburban Denver area, we believe this investment will continue to see strong tenant demand and stable occupancy, making this an attractive, long-term investment for our diversified portfolio.”

Constructed in 1993, Pinecone Apartments recently underwent unit renovations and has maintained a strong average occupancy of 95 percent over the past three years. The community is currently 97 percent leased.

Located 50 miles north of Denver along I-25, Fort Collins is the No. 3-ranked market by LaSalle Research & Strategy on its most recent Small Apartment Market Analysis owing to Fort Collins’s limited construction pipeline, strong long-term vacancy rate of just 4.3 percent (15-year average) and annualized rent growth of 4 percent over the last 15 years. This market’s vacancy rate and rent growth are 1.2 percent and 1.6 percent better than the US average, respectively. The city benefits from a strong labor market, bolstered by Colorado State University, which drives demand for well-located, amenitized apartment communities. The property is also located in an A-rated school district, according to Niche.com, and benefits from several walkable retail amenities.

JLL Income Property Trust is an institutionally managed, daily NAV REIT that brings to investors a growing portfolio of commercial real estate investments selected by an institutional investment management team and sponsored by one of the world’s leading real estate services firms.

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About Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIPTAXZIPTMXZIPIAXZIPIMX),

Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. is a daily NAV REIT that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of high quality, income-producing residential, industrial, office and grocery-anchored retail properties located in the United States. JLL Income Property Trust expects to further diversify its real estate portfolio over time, including on a global basis.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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Aviva Investors Real Estate France announces that it has completed the acquisition of the office building Weesperstraat 420-446, in the centre of Amsterdam on behalf of one of its clients. The asset has been sold by LaSalle on behalf of a separate account client.

The property, is an iconic nine-storey office building, offers approximately 7,400 sq m of functional office space, and which has recently undergone extensive renovation work, including upgrades to improve its overall sustainability credentials and energy-saving qualities. Since 1993, the property has been fully let to the municipality of Amsterdam on a long-term basis.

Located in the famous canal belt of Amsterdam, Weesperstraat 420-446 offers access to a wide variety of facilities and attractions, including shopping areas, restaurants and the city’s museums. With its central location, the building also benefits from a number of well-established transport links, with Amsterdam’s metro, tram and bus networks all within close proximity, as well as the A10 ring road, all of which make it a highly-accessible location.

Uwe Rempis, Managing Director at LaSalle KVG, comments: “We are pleased with the successful sale of Weesperstraat 420-446. The asset has performed exceptionally well since acquisition, which comes following targeted investments made by LaSalle and the tenant over several years aimed at modernising the building and improving its energy efficiency and quality of amenities offered. The sale comes at a strategically favourable time for the Fund and is a one of the major highlights for this financial year.”

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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Award Achievements Top GRESB Ratings

LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) is pleased to announce that five of its funds earned top scores within the 2021 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), a leading global environmental, social and gov-ernance (ESG) measure, recognizing LaSalle’s commitment to ESG performance.

The GRESB Assessment is a globally recognized and respected ESG measure for the real estate industry. In 2021, LaSalle made 14 submissions for the Assessment, comprising a range of commingled funds, its listed REIT in Japan, and three separate account mandates in Europe. All 14 submissions were awarded GRESB Green Stars, a recognition based on high management and performance scores within the GRESB Ratings. Across these submissions, LaSalle achieved five 5-star GRESB ratings, the highest attainable, along with three 4-star and four 3-star ratings, plus two 2-star ratings. In 2020, LaSalle earned one 5-star and five 4-stars.

The GRESB rating is based on a fund’s GRESB Score and its quintile position relative to all participants in the Assessment. Those funds in the top quintile are awarded a 5-star rating.

The LaSalle E-REGI fund was named a regional GRESB Sector Leader in the “Diversified – Office/Industrial” category. Entities with the top GRESB Score, as well as entities with a score within 1 point of the top score in a category, are recognized as Sector Leaders.

The GRESB recognition illustrates LaSalle’s achievement thus far in its global commitment to the Urban Land Institute Greenprint Center for Building Performance Net Zero Carbon (“NZC”) Goal by 2050. LaSalle is putting particular focus on carbon reduction, climate risk, community and resource conservation, including water and waste management and biodiversity.

David DeVos, Global Head of ESG at LaSalle, said: “We are proud that the ESG processes we have put in place are yielding results, as shown through in these GRESB Ratings. ESG has been shown to have a material impact on enhancing and protecting investment performance, which will continue to increase over time. Through our framework, we are able to incorporate sustainability into all stages of the asset life cycle to ensure we identify, develop and manage the type of assets that deliver resilient investment performance.”

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX) with more than $5.1 billion in portfolio assets and advised by LaSalle Investment Management, today announced the acquisitions of 5 & 47 National Way, two life sciences properties located in Durham, North Carolina. The properties total approximately 375,000 square feet and are each 100 percent leased to life science tenants. The purchase price was approximately $67 million.

“Healthcare-focused properties, including life sciences, continue to be an area of focus for us as we look to capture the property type’s nearly unparalleled leasing demand and long-term value,” said Allan Swaringen, President and CEO of JLL Income Property Trust. “Limited new supply, exceptionally strong occupancy along with significant barriers to entry due to higher construction and tenant improvement costs made 5 & 47 National Way attractive investments. The tenants have also shown their commitment by investing, approximately, a combined $180 million in property upgrades to create world-class laboratory facilities. We’re pleased to add these properties to our growing healthcare-oriented portfolio.”

Both properties were newly constructed in 2020 and include above-standard improvements by both tenants including lab, clean and cold rooms, specialized sanitation stations, and specialized water and power upgrades.

The properties are located adjacent to Research Triangle Park, the largest dedicated scientific research park in the U.S. and one of the primary economic drivers in the Raleigh-Durham area. LaSalle Research & Strategy ranks Raleigh as an “overweight” market for life science properties given projected annual rent growth of 4.7 percent through 2024. Vacancy in the nearby Interstate-40/Research Triangle Park submarket is just 2.3 percent and limited new supply has contributed to accelerated rent growth. The weighted average lease term on the two properties is more than 14 years.

This acquisition increases JLL Income Property Trust’s healthcare allocation to eight properties totaling more than 910,000 square feet, valued at nearly $350 million and representing approximately 7 percent of its overall portfolio. JLL Income Property Trust earlier this year purchased 170 Park Avenue, a premier life sciences property in Florham Park, New Jersey and recently acquired 9101 Stony Point Drive, one of Virginia’s top medical office properties.

JLL Income Property Trust is an institutionally managed, daily NAV REIT that brings to investors a growing portfolio of commercial real estate investments selected by an institutional investment management team and sponsored by one of the world’s leading real estate services firms.

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About Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIPTAXZIPTMXZIPIAXZIPIMX),

Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. is a daily NAV REIT that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of high quality, income-producing apartment, industrial, office and grocery-anchored retail properties located in the United States. JLL Income Property Trust expects to further diversify its real estate portfolio over time, including on a global basis. For more information, visit www.jllipt.com.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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LaSalle has completed the purchase of a state-of-the-art logistics warehouse in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, located in Ladenburg east of Mannheim in south-west Germany. The warehouse was acquired as a forward-funding deal from PGIM Real Estate and Panattoni on behalf of Encore+

The logistics property, which was completed in the summer of 2021, comprises a total of 56,864m² of multifunctional space. This extends over three units, ranging from 8,000 to almost 23,000m², which can be further divided up.  Developed with the highest standards of sustainability, the property produces part of the energy required for its running via a photovoltaic system on the roof; this provides a habitat for the locally native lizards. The lighting is provided exclusively by LED technology, and charging stations for electric vehicles have also been installed on the site. The buildings have been developed according to the DGNB Gold standards. In addition, the award of the platinum certificate has already been applied for.

The property is leased on a long-term basis to the sole user Neska Schifffahrts- und Speditionskontor. The logistics service provider is a wholly owned subsidiary of Häfen & Güterverkehr Köln (HGK).

Ladenburg is strategically located in one of the most sought-after logistics submarkets and economically strongest regions in Germany, where numerous listed corporations, small and medium-sized companies and start-ups are located. With its proximity to the major motorways of the A5, A6 and A67, connecting to the national rail network as well as to the rivers Rhine and Neckar, the location ensures excellent accessibility of important container terminals. With the inland ports of Mannheim and Ludwigshafen, the Rhine-Neckar region is an important shipment point, especially for the chemical industry, as well as being close to Frankfurt Airport.

David Ironside, Fund Manager for Encore+ at LaSalle, comments: “With this acquisition, we are increasing our allocation to the logistics sector – a segment that plays an important role in our long-term planning, not least thanks to its resilience to crises. This is because the German logistics market is on an upward trend. I am pleased for our investors that we have succeeded in acquiring this property for Encore+. Due to the long-term letting, the multifunctional space use possibilities as well as the state-of-the-art equipment, the property fits perfectly into our fund portfolio.”

Andreas Wesner, Head of Transactions Northern Continental Europe at LaSalle, adds: “The property is excellently located in an environment with scarce logistics space. The Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region is one of the strongest business locations in Germany and is also an important logistics market. As a result, the vacancy rate is low and the supply of space sizes for comprehensive ambitious projects is very limited, which is reflected not least in above-average rising rental prices. An excellent starting point from which the property as well as our investors will benefit sustainably.”

LaSalle was advised on the transaction by Hogan Lovells (Legal & Tax), Gleeds (Technical), BrandBerger (Construction Monitoring) and CBRE (Buy-Side). The property was marketed by Colliers.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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LaSalle announces the final close for LaSalle China Logistics Venture (“LCLV” or the “Fund”) and its co-investment vehicle with total committed capital of US$972 million raised. The Fund and its co-investment vehicle had received initial capital commitments of US$681 million at its first close last year.

LCLV is LaSalle’s first fund dedicated to the China logistics sector, investing in modern logistics properties in markets with strong fundamentals. The Fund has seen strong support from a diverse group of new and existing global investors, attracting capital from North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

The completion of the capital raise comes as the Fund and its co-investment vehicle have already invested and committed US$423 million across 15 investments. This includes three recent acquisitions in Shanghai, Nanjing, and Tianjin. The Fund is expected to have investment capacity of up to USD 2.5 billion.

LCLV invests across Tier I and Tier II cities located in China’s key logistics regions, including the Yangtze River Delta (Greater Shanghai), Bohai Bay (Greater Beijing) and the Greater Bay Area (South China). The Fund seeks to acquire and develop a diversified modern logistics portfolio in markets with strong fundamentals, capturing attractive development margins. LCLV also seeks to acquire and reposition underperforming assets. In addition, the Fund will focus on investing in cold chain logistics, benefiting from the rising demand from the fresh food sector in China.

Keith Fujii, Head of Asia Pacific, said: “China has always been a key growth market for LaSalle. The successful close of LCLV will allow us to pursue compelling investment opportunities and expand our on the ground investment footprint, drawing upon our regional resources and local expertise in the sector. We are pleased to deepen our commitment to our China business with the close of our new Fund.”

Claire Tang, Co-CIO, Asia Pacific and Head of Greater China, said, “The China logistics sector continues to be underpinned by solid fundamentals – strong domestic consumption coupled with a rapid acceleration in e-commerce adoption post-Covid. The successful closing highlights our strong track record, the market opportunity, and endorsement on our investment approach. With our experienced team, we are well-positioned to source and execute on the best opportunities.”

LaSalle has a long track-record of success in the Chinese logistics sector, with more than US$2.1 billion of transactions completed since 2008. LaSalle currently manages over US$6billion of logistics investments in Asia, across key markets including China, Japan, Korea and Australia.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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From pandemic to endemic

As the Delta variant becomes dominant worldwide and forces some countries to reimpose restrictions, we ask a crucial question: What impact on consumer and investor behaviour will COVID-19, and its existing and future variants, have in the long run?


When considering recent rises in cases and mortality, we can differentiate between countries that are highly vaccinated and those with limited vaccine supply (e.g., much of the developing world) or hesitancy issues impeding vaccine take-up among some population segments (as in the US).


The nurse vaccinates the man

The good news is most experts agree that current vaccines are highly effective against severe disease caused by all known variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. The links between cases, hospitalisations and mortality have weakened in places with the highest level of vaccinations—Singapore, Canada, the U.K., Germany, and France are among the leaders in their rates of fully vaccinated individuals.

However, the links between Delta spread, severe illness, and mortality are still in place at the global level. When considering recent rises in cases and mortality, we can differentiate between countries that are highly vaccinated and those with limited vaccine supply (e.g., much of the developing world) or hesitancy issues impeding vaccine take-up among some population segments (as in the US).

In the U.K., which had the first experience of Delta outside India, cases surged sharply after football’s European Cup in July. The situation has stabilized quickly in a country where close to two-thirds of the population has been fully vaccinated. The ratio of deaths to cases was about one in 50 during the winter wave; it has fallen to one in 750 in mid-summer. Elsewhere in Europe, the Netherlands has broadly followed the U.K.’s trajectory, even though some light restrictions needed to be re-implemented in August. Similarly, Canada has opened its borders to vaccinated people this summer for the first time since March 2020.

Whilst Europe and Canada have successfully started to reopen, in some parts of the world, the worst phase of the pandemic is occurring now. The exponential growth in cases affects countries the most where vaccination levels are insufficient to prevent new waves of deaths, especially the southeast US, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. For instance, Peru, with less than 4% of the country fully vaccinated, is recording over 600 deaths per 1 million people—the highest in the world currently, and far above peak levels recorded in the U.K..

In the rich world, “zero COVID” countries such as China, New Zealand, and Australia, which have coped so well in earlier COVID waves, are seeing renewed restrictions due to relatively small outbreaks. In our view, these countries face a transition. They will have to remain closed to inbound visitors until vaccinations are high enough, and then must inevitably accept some low level of cases accompanying the reopening of borders. Singapore and Australia have recently laid out plans to reopen borders once vaccination rates are high enough, and shift the focus of concern from cases to hospitalisations. That said, political reputations had been staked on “zero cases”, so the accompanying shift in mindset may not be easy or immediate.

Because the Delta variant is more infectious than the original virus, it managed to breach these countries’ once air-tight pandemic defences, making it clear that we likely will not be able to eliminate the virus worldwide. This does not mean that the pandemic will go on forever; rather, the virus will become endemic, meaning widespread within the population, but manageable with a four-fold combination of vaccinations, contract-tracing, treatments, and occasional rounds of social distancing.

But as we approach the endemic state globally, waves of the virus will ebb and recede, likely with declining amplitude. “In the endemic scenario, where many people have some immunity, the coronavirus will not be able to infect as many people or replicate as many times in each person it infects,” says Sarah Cobey, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Chicago.

What does this mean for economies and for real estate? A more gradual end to the pandemic, characterised by attenuating waves, may result in more of our new habits—the “new normal”—being retained for longer. Modest control measures, like mask mandates and travel testing, should persist for the foreseeable future. The return to the office will also be slowed in countries where it has not already occurred. According to JLL’s Pulse Survey compiled in April, most firms targeted September for return to offices; however, several high-profile companies have announced they are delaying their plans by at least a few months.

The transition to endemicity will also impact the data we track as followers of economies and markets. Vaccination rates and hospitalisation rates should take over from case rates to become the key metrics in predicting a return to normality.

From the point of view of long-term investors, waves of the virus will diminish as the outlines of the post-pandemic world become clearer. Nevertheless, the Delta variant represents a major setback for a speedy return to pre-pandemic “normalcy”. This reinforces our view that some aspects of economic and social behaviour are likely to take longer to recover than many imagined six months ago.

LaSalle has acquired a high-quality logistics asset at the Port of Moerdijk in the Netherlands for its open-ended pan-European fund LaSalle E-REGI (“the Fund”). The property is located in the west of the Dutch province North Brabant near Rotterdam, one of the most important hubs for European and international trade. It was acquired from Savills Investment Management.

Completed in 2007, the warehouse has more than 21,000 square metres of usable space, 21 loading docks and it is fully let to Van der Helm, a Dutch logistics company

The logistics park in Moerdijk is strategically located between Europe’s two largest trade ports, Rotterdam and Antwerp. Both are within less than an hour drive. Moerdijk is the farthest inland terminal accessible to smaller deepsea vessels and forms a well-established logistics hub thanks to its rail and road connections.

Uwe Rempis, Managing Director and Fund Manager of LaSalle E-REGI, said: “The acquisition of the asset is a significant strategic investment for the fund, which has achieved an outstanding performance since its launch in 2011 with an average annual total return of 6.6 percent. Our aim is and remains a broadly diversified portfolio of first-class core properties in fast-growing markets. With the acquisition in Moerdijk, we are further expanding the fund’s strategic commitment in one of the most attractive locations for European logistics. The Dutch market excels with consistently stable fundamentals and, particularly in the port logistics sub-sector, high-quality properties such as the Moerdijk asset offer a strong competitive advantage and therefore solid returns for our investors.”

On this transaction, LaSalle E-REGI was advised by Solid Attorneys (Legal), PWC (Tax), Drees & Sommer (Technical & Environmental), and Savills (Commercial). Savills Investment Management was advised by TLF Real Estate (Commercial), Simmons + Simmons (Legal) and Savills (Technical). The transaction was brokered by TLF Real Estate.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
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LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) announced that its flagship core real estate fund in Canada, LaSalle Canada Property Fund (“LCPF” or “the fund”), expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of a portfolio of properties in Montreal and Vancouver. The portfolio, acquired from Ivanhoé Cambridge, includes: A 50 per cent stake in Maison Manuvie at 900 Boulevard de Maisonneuve O, a more than 485,000-square-foot trophy office asset in Montreal. Manulife, whose Quebec headquarters are located in the office tower, will be LaSalle’s 50 per cent partner in the property. 50 per cent ownership of Guildford Town Centre, a top performing super-regional mall in the Vancouver suburb of Surrey. Ivanhoé Cambridge will remain a partner in the property. 50 per cent ownership of an 18-acre development site directly north of Guildford Town Centre. Ivanhoé Cambridge will also remain a partner in the parcel.

The acquisition brings LCPF’s office and retail allocations up to 42 percent and 19 percent of its approximately $1.8 billion portfolio, respectively, and reinforces its investment thesis of adding core, best-in-class assets with long-term tenancy and strong in-place net-operating income.

John McKinlay, CEO of LaSalle Canadasaid: “The addition of Maison Manuvie and Guildford Town Centre, along with the opportunity to develop mixed-use assets in a prime location in the Vancouver area represents an outstanding opportunity for us to strategically use our retail weighting while also gaining exposure to Canada’s second largest market in Montreal via the city’s marquee office asset. Additionally, it is rare to find an economically viable development site with residential densification potential in Vancouver, where residential fundamentals are extremely favorable for newly built units. We have long sought to enter these markets, and are excited to do so along with exceptional partners in Ivanhoé Cambridge and Manulife.”

Stephen Robertson, Head of Canada Acquisitions, added: “There continues to be value available in office and retail assets, especially those in irreplaceable locations and with strong tenant demand. Both Maison Manuvie and Guildford Town Centre are premier properties in their respective asset classes in Canada and position LaSalle and LCPF well as fundamentals for office and retail continue to improve.”

Located in Montreal Financial District, Maison Manuvie is 97 per cent leased with a 13.7-year average weighted lease term, and provides tenants direct access to amenities and underground connections to both McGill and Peel subway stations. The property also boasts exceptional sustainability credentials, including: LEED Gold CS and ENERGY STAR® certifications, Building Energy Challenge’s Improved Energy Performance Award, and a 2019 BOMA BEST® certification making it the only building in the Greater Montreal Area that has been awarded the Platinum level.

Guildford Town Centre is 95.5 per cent leased, and continues to attract new-to-market tenants including Uniqlo and Muji. The shopping center underwent $280 million in capital improvements completed in 2013, and is LEED Gold certified.

The parcel, located to the north of Guildford Town Centre, is in the process to be zoned for additional residential density, and could therefore allow LCPF to develop a best-in-class multifamily property, the most expensive and sought-after asset class in Canada. Surrey is a target market for multifamily development as it forecast to outpace the population of Vancouver proper within the next 15 years, and has limited supply of new multifamily product.

About LaSalle in Canada

On an aggregate basis, LaSalle has executed more than C$7 billion in Canadian real estate since 2000, providing it with an in-depth understanding of the market. The formation of LCPF expanded LaSalle’s existing Canadian real estate product suite and investment vehicles, which include a series of closed-end commingled funds as well as separate accounts.

About Ivanhoé Cambridge

Ivanhoé Cambridge develops and invests in high-quality real estate properties, projects and companies that are shaping the urban fabric in dynamic cities around the world. It does so responsibly, with a view to generate long-term performance. Ivanhoé Cambridge is committed to creating living spaces that foster the well-being of people and communities, while reducing its environmental footprint.

Ivanhoé Cambridge invests internationally alongside strategic partners and major real estate funds that are leaders in their markets. Through subsidiaries and partnerships, the Company holds interests in more than 1,100 buildings, primarily in the industrial and logistics, office, residential and retail sectors. Ivanhoé Cambridge held C$60,4 billion in real estate assets as at December 31, 2020, and is a real estate subsidiary of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (cdpq.com), a global investment group. For more information: ivanhoecambridge.com.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
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JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX) with more than $4.5 billion in portfolio assets advised by LaSalle Investment Management, announced today the acquisition of The Preserve at the Meadows, a garden-style apartment community in Fort Collins, Colorado. The purchase price was approximately $61 million, and brings the portfolio’s total residential allocation to nearly $1.8 billion, or 41 percent of total assets.

“This addition to our growing residential portfolio fits extremely well with our strategy to invest in well-located communities with strong demand drivers and high barriers to entry for new competition,” said Allan Swaringen, JLL Income Property Trust President and CEO. “Given its proximity to Colorado State University and the Denver metro area we believe The Preserve will continue to see growing tenant demand and higher occupancies, making this an attractive, long-term investment for our diversified portfolio.”

Located 50 miles north of Denver along I-25, Fort Collins is the No. 3-ranked market by LaSalle Research & Strategy on its most recent Small Apartment Market Analysis owing to Fort Collins’s limited construction pipeline, strong long-term vacancy rate of just 4.3 percent (15-year average) and annualized rent growth of 4 percent over the last 15 years. This market’s vacancy rate and rent growth are 1.2 percent and 1.6 percent better than the US average, respectively. The city benefits from a strong labor market, bolstered by Colorado State University, which drives demand for well-located highly-amenitized apartment communities. The property is currently 97 percent leased. The Preserve is also located in an A-rated school district, according to Niche.com, and benefits from several walkable retail amenities.

JLL Income Property Trust is an institutionally managed, daily NAV REIT that brings to investors a growing portfolio of commercial real estate investments selected by an institutional investment management team and sponsored by one of the world’s leading real estate services firms.

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About Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIPTAXZIPTMXZIPIAXZIPIMX),

Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. is a daily NAV REIT that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of high quality, income-producing residential, industrial, office and grocery-anchored retail properties located in the United States. JLL Income Property Trust expects to further diversify its real estate portfolio over time, including on a global basis.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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The re-opening of the world economy, the re-emergence of leasing activity, and a pickup in capital market transactions have all brought a strong sense of optimism to real estate investors at the midway point in 2021, according to LaSalle’s 2021 Mid-Year Investment Strategy Annual (ISA) Report.

The ability for Asia Pacific, as a region, to rebound from the pandemic is remarkable. Asia Pacific’s rapid containment of the initial COVID-19 outbreak, along with a series of emergency fiscal stimulus actions at record speed, facilitated the economic recovery in Asia Pacific earlier than other regions in the world, even without the higher rollout of vaccines achieved. The accelerated vaccine rollouts in China and developed Asia Pacific countries and the economic recovery in North America and Europe could also provide a tailwind for Asia Pacific. All of these are driving several regional trends that benefit real estate investment performance, such as the rise of the middle class, growing consumption, the expansion of intra-regional trade and supply-chain networks, and an increase in investments in technology and urban infrastructure.

Domestic consumption – particularly e-commerce – is expected to continue to drive warehouse demand in the region. The willingness to return to offices continues to set Asia Pacific apart from other regions, although we expect performance dispersion among major office markets in the region. Office demand in major Asia Pacific markets, on an aggregated basis, experienced just one quarter of negative absorption to date during the pandemic. The overall more positive outlook than other regions and the depth of investor interest make it a continued sector of interest. LaSalle also continues to favor the multifamily sector, particularly in Japan, as a key allocation in core investors’ portfolios, on the back of stability of income.

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment policies took center stage for many more asset owners during the pandemic. These considerations are expected to play a large role in Asia Pacific and many countries have announced their roadmaps to carbon neutrality. As a result, investors and occupiers are paying more attention to ESG standards.

Elysia Tse, Head of Asia Pacific Research & Strategy at LaSalle Investment Management, said, “We continue to focus on our favored sectors, particularly logistics and multifamily in the region, and major Japan real estate markets and sectors, as economic activity picks up. In addition, we favor investment opportunities in select office markets to ride the recovery. For risk-tolerant investors, we focus on finding relative value in less favored sectors such as hotels and retail.”

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX) with more than $4.5 billion in portfolio assets advised by LaSalle, today announced it has acquired an approximately 47 percent interest in a stabilized, core, geographically diverse single-family rental portfolio. The existing portfolio of over 4,000 homes was assembled and is managed in a venture with affiliates of Amherst Residential, an Austin, Texas-based investor and manager of single-family rental homes and an institutional investor. Income Property Trust’s 47 percent investment was acquired for approximately $560 million based on an overall portfolio valuation of $1.2 billion.

“This is a unique and attractive opportunity for us to enter the single-family rental market at scale through a previously acquired, renovated and stabilized portfolio with broad nationwide diversification,” noted Allan Swaringen, President and CEO of JLL Income Property Trust. “LaSalle’s Research & Strategy team has identified single-family rentals as a ‘near-core’ property sector poised for accelerating institutional capital inflows along with an attractive risk adjusted return profile.  Given the superior long-term tenant demand growth outlook, our research projects long-term expected rent and NOI growth above all other institutional property type averages.” 

“Those strong fundamentals are also supported by favorable demographics as a diverse set of cross-generational tenants seek single-family home living, increased demand as people look for more living space amid and post-pandemic, along with a constrained supply of new homes and rising construction costs.”  Swaringen added, “We are focused on investing in sectors that benefit from strong, secular tailwinds and we believe that single-family rentals are an excellent complement to our existing broadly diversified apartment portfolio. With this transaction we have grown our residential allocation to over 40 percent of our portfolio, a strategic overweight objective for us over the last few years.”

The portfolio is broadly diversified across fourteen major markets in 10 different states with homes spread across multiple locations within these markets. Nearly 80 percent of the portfolio is located in LaSalle’s research identified single-family market recommendations which include Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Nashville, Charlotte, and Tampa. This broadly diversified portfolio offers a compelling risk-return profile relative to traditional large-scale apartment communities given limited asset-specific risks as compared to the traditional supply and geographic risks inherent with numerous units concentrated in one location. The portfolio is currently over 96 percent leased and occupied with no displacement anticipated as a result of the transaction.

JLL Income Property Trust’s investment was funded with approximately $205 million of equity and an assumption of its proportionate share of attractive in-place financing – a $761 million securitized loan, interest only at a fixed rate of 2.1 percent maturing at the end of 2025.  At the current valuation the portfolio loan-to-value ratio is approximately 63 percent.

Amherst Residential is a privately-owned, vertically integrated owner and operator of more than 30,000 single-family rental homes in 30 markets and 20 states aggregating to more than $9.8 billion of assets under management.  The firm delivers customized, stabilized cash-flowing portfolios of assets to its investors, wrapped in all the ongoing services required to manage, own, and finance the asset including property management, portfolio management, and a full capital markets team. Its investment platform utilizes a sophisticated, technology-based acquisition process to identify parameters, such as an area’s economic viability, household formation, employment, and population trends, and the competitive landscape. They operate the fourth largest single-family rental platform in the U.S.

JLL Income Property Trust is an institutionally managed, daily NAV REIT that brings to investors a growing portfolio of commercial real estate investments selected by an institutional investment management team and sponsored by one of the world’s leading real estate services firms.

For more information on JLL Income Property Trust, please visit our website at www.jllipt.com.

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About Amherst Residential

Amherst is on a mission to transform the way real estate is owned, financed, and managed. Amherst leverages its proprietary data, analytics, technology, and decades of experience to seek solutions for a fragmented, slow-to-evolve real estate ecosystem and to materially improve the experience for residents, buyers, sellers, communities, and investors. Over the past decade, Amherst has scaled its residential platform to become one of the largest operators of single-family assets and has acquired, renovated, and leased more than 37,000 homes across 30 markets in the U.S.  Today Amherst has over 900 employees and more than $9.8 billion in assets under management*.

*As of 3/31/21

About Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIPTAXZIPTMXZIPIAXZIPIMX),

Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. is a daily NAV REIT that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of high quality, income-producing residential, industrial, office and grocery-anchored retail properties located in the United States. JLL Income Property Trust expects to further diversify its real estate portfolio over time, including on a global basis. For more information, visit www.jllipt.com.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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In recent weeks, many records have been broken.

We aren’t referring to the Tokyo Olympics but to record-setting heat, floods and fires in many parts of the world. Record heat in western North America, record rainfall in Germany and the Benelux countries, and near-record rainfall in Henan Province, China remind us that, as many scientists had predicted, extreme weather events are becoming more intense due to climate change.


Record heat in western North America, record rainfall in Germany and the Benelux countries, and near-record rainfall in Henan Province, China remind us that, as many scientists had predicted, extreme weather events are becoming more intense due to climate change. The extreme weather events align with the contention by many scientists that the “Greenhouse Effect” of trapped CO2 in the atmosphere is the root cause of rising weather volatility.


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The extreme weather events align with the contention by many scientists that the “Greenhouse Effect” of trapped CO2 in the atmosphere is the root cause of rising weather volatility. A recent UN report, Human Cost of Disasters, notes that improved reporting and recording in recent years partly explains an increase in disasters over the last 20 years (2000-2019) compared to the previous 20-year (1980-1999) period. However, most of the increase is due to a sharp “rise in the number of climate-related disasters” categorized as meteorological, climatological, or hydrological.

The extreme heat has led to dry conditions, making vast areas of western North America, Australia, South America, and Southern Europe more prone to wildfires that occur more frequently and earlier in the season. While the fires cause significant haze and poor air quality in nearby urban areas, in recent weeks smoke from over 80 large, active forest fires in the western North America have reached the Atlantic coast, some 2,800 miles away.

As noted in our May 2021 ESG Themes Take Center Stage report, extreme temperatures “are forcing buildings and infrastructure to face conditions well outside their design parameters.” During the recent heat wave in western North America, roads cracked and buckled in some areas, unable to withstand several days of record-breaking heat. While roads can be built to withstand extreme temperatures or other variants of a local climate, building for extreme heat was never considered in areas that rarely experience it. Similarly, the death toll from the heat wave in western North America was due in large part to the fact that many households in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest do not have air conditioning, as temperatures rarely hit a point where air conditioning is needed.

Residents of coastal cities have long been aware that flooding is the most pressing manifestation of changing climate patterns and are thinking about ways to minimize flood risk. The Dutch and Danish governments have devised elaborate systems of barriers and water management to protect coastal cities from rising sea levels and storm surges.

The pandemic continues to be front-of-mind around the world as COVID-19 variants remain ever-present, in most countries. Rising vaccination levels could allow a phased re-opening of economies and a palpable sense that a return to normal is imminent. At the same time, extreme weather events in recent weeks remind us that the post-COVID world will not be the same as the pre-pandemic one.

This will not be the last time that our research team will be reporting on extreme weather and its impact on real estate. We believe that the events of the last two months represent the beginning of a long journey. At LaSalle, we are integrating climate risk analysis into our underwriting and portfolio reviews of managed assets. The research, risk management, and ESG teams at LaSalle have joined forces to bring the latest scientific analysis and projections for future climate change directly to our investment teams. This journey requires an understanding of which risks are covered by insurance or mitigated through physical improvements, and which cannot. This is a journey that all real estate investors must eventually take.

Real estate markets are beginning to stabilize and even show growth in the U.S. and Canada as large-scale COVID-19 vaccination programs enable economic re-openings across North America, according to the LaSalle Research & Strategy’s 2021 Mid-Year Investment Strategy Annual (ISA). However, much like in the full-year report published at the close to 2020, uncertainty remains around specific property types and inflation.

LaSalle clients can view the full report at: www.lasalle.com/isa

With the backdrop of a strengthening economy and rolling re-openings, the report notes that real estate returns have exceeded expectations in the first half of the year, leading LaSalle to upgrade its return outlook for the remainder of the year. The improved outlook is bolstered by strong investor demand for favored property types and low borrowing costs that are attracting investors to real estate.

Jacques Gordon, Global Head of Research and Strategy at LaSalle, said: “For real estate investors around the world, the pandemic rocked the foundation of the asset class. As our Mid-Year Update reveals, real estate has generally survived intact, and many markets are thriving in novel ways. However, for every property sector or specific location with robust demand, there is another sector facing serious headwinds and existential questions. The pandemic accelerated technology trends in virtually every aspect of our lives – from remote working, tele-health, distance learning, and the deepening of e-commerce. Additionally, the pandemic accelerated the adoption of ESG policies by investors and by occupiers of real estate, a move that has many implications for how LaSalle invests in and operates its real estate holdings going forward.”

Select 2021 Mid-Year ISA findings for North America include:

Rich Kleinman, Americas Co-CIO and Head of U.S. Research & Strategy at LaSalle, said, “As we anticipated earlier this year, rising vaccination rates and a steady re-opening in the U.S. are drawing investors back to real estate. As investment activity recovers the key choice is whether to pursue relative value in some sectors that have been more challenged during the pandemic, or join the robust flow of capital heading into favored sectors. As more properties transact, clearer pricing will help provide more clarity around this decision, enabling a more liquid market as the year progresses.”

Chris Langstaff, Head of Research and Strategy for Canada at LaSalle, said, “Earlier in the year we discussed that the speed at which the pandemic can be contained in 2021 would largely determine the strength of Canada’s economic recovery. While the vaccine rollout in Canada initially lagged the U.S., it is now quickly catching up, providing positive tailwinds for the real estate market. Historically low borrowing rates and improving NOI and fundamentals are providing a further boost.”

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) announced that its flagship core real estate fund in Canada, LaSalle Canada Property Fund (“LCPF” or “the fund”), expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of the Greater Toronto Area Logistics Portfolio (“GTA Portfolio”).

The fund purchased 100 percent of the three-building, Class A logistics portfolio, which totals nearly 610,000 square feet of rentable area. The GTA Logistics Portfolio is fully occupied with predominantly investment-grade credit tenants including a leading global e-commerce and logistics firm, Lear Corporation and Canada’s largest pallet supplier Paramount Pallet. Newly constructed, the portfolio’s weighted average lease term is 8.8 years and leases include annual rent escalations of at least 2.5 percent.

The acquisition brings LCPF’s industrial allocation up to 18.6 percent and reinforces its investment thesis of adding core, best-in-class logistics assets while also reducing its overall exposure to the office sector. The fund recently acquired another Class A industrial distribution property in Brantford, Ontario.

John McKinlay, CEO of LaSalle Canada, said: “The GTA Logistics Portfolio is an exceptional addition to LaSalle Canada Property Fund and positions us to capture the robust tenant demand for well-located, Class A logistics properties. Our conviction in the industrial sector remains strong, and we believe this acquisition will continue to support the strong relative performance of the fund and the sustained interest from multinational and domestic investors.”

The largest building is located at 2300 North Park Drive in the “center-court” market of Brampton, part of the GTA West industrial submarket. The property is in a strategic location with excellent connectivity via five major highways, CN Intermodal and Pearson International Airport all within a 20-minute or shorter drive. The GTA West submarket continues to attract tenant demand, as illustrated by its 13 percent net rent growth in 2020. This property includes a 40-foot clear height, 42 trailer parking positions, secured yard, LEED design and best-in-class building systems.

The remaining two properties are located in the GTA East submarket, at 1652 and 1672 Tricont in Whitby on an infill site that provides immediate access to the GTA’s 400 series highway system and the critical Toronto-Montreal corridor. The properties include 32-foot clear heights, LEED Silver design criteria, ample shipping doors, LED lighting and ESFR sprinkler systems.

About LaSalle in Canada

On an aggregate basis, LaSalle has executed more than C$6.6 billion in Canadian real estate since 2000, providing it with an in-depth understanding of the market. The formation of LCPF expanded LaSalle’s existing Canadian real estate product suite and investment vehicles, which include a series of closed-end commingled funds as well as separate accounts.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) announced that it has acquired Altis Grand at the Preserve, a newly-constructed, Class A multifamily property in the Tampa suburb of Odessa, Florida. LaSalle purchased the 350-unit property on behalf of a separate account client. The property was developed The Altman Companies, a Boca Raton Florida based real estate development company.

Located in the Tampa suburb of Odessa, Altis Grand at the Preserve provides residents excellent mobility via Highways FL-54 and FL-589, allowing convenient access to the majority of the Tampa MSA. It also provides access to walkable retail amenities such as Greenwise Market, a health-conscious grocery store concept launched by Publix, CVS Pharmacy, Panera Bread, and various other shops. LaSalle Research and Strategy rates Tampa an “overweight” target market for multifamily due to its excellent rent growth, which exceeded the national average by 5.6% as of March 2021, and its low vacancy of just 4 percent for stabilized multifamily properties.

Pat Pelling, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions at LaSalle, said: “Altis Grand at the Preserve’s lease-up was strong, even during the pandemic, as a result of the property’s prime suburban location with walkable amenities and easy highway access. Given the strong projected population and economic growth of this market, we feel Altis Grand at the Preserve will continue to see strong leasing momentum and rent growth in the years to come.”

Steve Lieb, Managing Director, Portfolio Manager at LaSalle, said: “Altis Grand at the Preserve is an exceptional property that fits well within our investment thesis given its location, proximity to excellent schools and strong demographic trends in the area. We have conviction that well-located, Class A garden-style multifamily properties will continue to generate strong tenant demand and create excellent cashflow for our client, while appreciating in value as investors continue to favor this property sector. The Sunbelt generally, Tampa included, has seen tremendous job growth and favorable demographic tailwinds to support continued rent growth.”

Altis Grand at the Preserve features luxury unit finishes including stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, in-unit washers and dryers, walk-in closets and programmable thermostats. The community’s amenity package includes a pool, a fitness center, a yoga/wellness lounge, spa lounge, movie theater, wine tasing room and walking trails around the adjacent lake.

About The Altman Companies

Since 1968, The Altman Companies has developed, constructed, acquired and managed over 26,000 multi-family homes in Florida, Michigan, Illinois, Tennessee, Georgia, Texas and North Carolina.  The Altman Companies has a reputation for developing and operating upscale apartment homes delivering with it ‘Exceptional Living Experiences’ for its residents.  The company has distinguished itself by creating boutique mid-rise and garden-style communities under its Altís brand with resort-style amenities and high-touch services.  Since 2017, The Altman Companies has opened three new apartment communities in South Florida including Altís Boca Raton and Altís Pembroke Gardens, and five in Central Florida – Altís Shingle Creek in Kissimmee, Altís Wiregrass Ranch in Wesley Chapel, Altís Promenade in Lutz, and Altís Grand Central in Tampa and Altís Grand at The Preserve in Northwest Tampa. Today, The Altman Companies has several communities under construction or in the pipeline throughout Florida, including Altís Lake Willis in the Vineland Pointe submarket of Orlando, and four in Miami metro area – Altís Miramar, Altra Miramar, Altís Little Havana, and Altís Ludlum Trail. Known for its development of exceptional apartment living, the company has been a leader in the rental apartment field and has been recognized as the South Florida Developer of the Year by South Florida Business Journal.  For more information on The Altman Companies, go to www.AltmanCos.com.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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The great re-opening gains momentum

The pandemic gave us time to reconsider our lives, our work, our relationships with families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. It also fundamentally changed how we interact with technology and with our surroundings – in both the natural and built environments. For real estate investors, the pandemic rocked the foundation of the asset class. Yet, as our Mid-Year Update reveals, real estate has generally survived intact, and many markets are thriving in novel ways. Finally, the pandemic raised awareness for the possibilities for creating societal benefits through investment in low-carbon assets and in healthy, diverse communities.

In the second chapter of the Mid-Year Update, we review the huge sectoral shifts we first reported in “The Future of…” series six months ago. Then, we revise and update this analysis with insights from the last several months of “The Great Re-opening” and add our forward-looking views for the rest of the year and beyond.

In the third chapter, we trace how “The Great Re-opening” continues to play out in each region. Overall, the re-emergence of leasing activity, and a sharp upturn in capital market transactions have brought a strong sense of optimism to real estate investors at the midway point in 2021. Values are reaching new highs in the favored sectors. Transaction activity in out-of-favor sectors is beginning to show solid support for values reasonably close to pre-pandemic levels, wherever asset-level and market occupancy have both held up. In fact, the biggest challenge for deploying capital is that so much other money is trying to find a home in real estate – in effect picking up the plot from the pre-pandemic years. The fourth chapter summarizes the asset-class perspective and looks at the question of how real estate performs in a rising inflation or rising interest rate environment, even though inflationary conditions are far from universal in the markets where we are most active. Finally, we highlight the importance of real-time data analytics to track the re-opening process around the world.

Last December, we foresaw surging demand for warehouse and residential space, a record amount of capital unleashed, and an acceleration of investor interest in alternative sectors once COVID was contained. All three of these predicted trends have kicked into high gear, especially in countries where vaccine deployment or “return to office” levels have been high.

Nevertheless, just as some people survived the pandemic, but continue to experience lingering symptoms, parts of the real estate universe will continue to suffer from long-COVID. For every property sector or specific location with robust demand, there is another sector facing serious headwinds and existential questions. The pandemic accelerated technology trends in virtually every aspect of our lives—remote working, virtual meetings, tele-health, distance learning, and the deepening of e-commerce. Finally, the pandemic accelerated the adoption of ESG policies by investors and by occupiers of real estate, a move that has many implications for how LaSalle invests in and operates its real estate holdings going forward.

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LaSalle has acquired NH Collection Gran Hotel Calderon located on Ramblas Catalunya in the Ensanche district of Barcelona. The hotel has been purchased from NH Group SA on behalf of Encore+, LaSalle’s flagship pan-European fund (“the Fund”).

As the third most visited European city, with over 22 million overnight stays in 2019 Barcelona benefits from a historically strong tourism sector and the market enjoyed steady revenue-per-available-room growth over the last decade, reaching the highest average rate in the Spanish urban market in 2019. As the recovery in international travel steadily accelerates, the city is well positioned to rebuild its leisure and business travel industry as travel recovers.

The 5-star NH Calderon hotel, in the heart of the city is positioned to benefit from this strong demand to come as it is well connected to all areas of the city within a few minutes’ walk of Plaza de Cataluña and only 150m from high quality retail and Gaudi architecture of Paseo de Gracia. It is located within a 20-minute drive of the El Prat Barcelona Airport.

The acquisition highlights the Fund’s commitment to investing in good value opportunities with strong recovery opportunities in exciting urban locations. With a prime location in a global tourist city, the Gran Hotel Calderon acquisition further diversifies and strengthens the Fund’s geographic footprint.

David Ironside, Fund Manager of Encore+ at LaSalle said: “This was a rare opportunity to acquire one of the leading hotels in Barcelona, a city which has been of the strongest and fastest growing hotel markets on the continent. As we diversify geographically and increase our exposure to the alternatives sector, this asset will contribute to the Fund performance.

Francesco Coviello, Head of Transactions for Southern & Central Europe at LaSalle said: “We are pleased to be acquiring the NH Collection Gran Hotel Calderon in Barcelona as we continue to build out our European real estate presence. The combination of the hotel’s prime location, the city’s historically strong leisure sector and the pent-up demand for international travel all serve to highlight the potential this acquisition represents.”

LaSalle was advised by Hogan Lovells for Legal and Tax, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group as a commercial advisor Hollis Global for Technical.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX) with $3.7 billion in portfolio assets advised by LaSalle Investment Management, today announced the acquisition of Louisville Airport Distribution Center, a nearly 284,000-square-foot, newly constructed Class A industrial property located in the Southside/Airport industrial submarket, Louisville’s top location for industrial properties. The purchase price was $32.1 million. This acquisition is JLL Income Property Trust’s second in Louisville after purchasing the Louisville Distribution Center earlier this year.

“The Louisville Airport Distribution Center’s infill location in the Southside/Airport industrial submarket, where vacancy is just 1.9 percent, makes this an excellent portfolio fit for us as we continue to increase our allocation to core industrial assets located in close proximity to irreplaceable transportation infrastructure,” said Allan Swaringen, JLL Income Property Trust President and CEO. “Given this property’s modern construction, strong tenants and exceptional location, we feel it will provide strong long-term value and cashflow to our diverse portfolio.”

According to LaSalle Research & Strategy, Louisville is an overweight market whose merit is driven by an above average return outlook and strong rent growth expectations. Louisville’s central location at the confluence of major highways allows distribution to over half the U.S. population within a day’s drive via interstate highways I-24, I-64, I-65, I-71 and I-75, reinforcing JLL Income Property Trust’s research-led industrial strategy focused on acquiring properties with primary access to critical hubs of distribution and transportation infrastructure. The property is within five miles from major distribution hubs including UPS Worldport (Air Distribution Hub), UPS Centennial Hub (Ground Distribution Hub), and the Louisville International Airport, and is just 2.5 miles from GE Appliance Park.

Constructed in 2020, the property is fully leased to Haier US Appliance Solutions (an entity of GE Appliances) and Derby Industries, with a weighted average lease term of 5.1 years. It includes modern features such as a 36-foot clear height, LED lighting and HVAC throughout. This investment adds to JLL Income Property Trust’s aggregate industrial allocation of over $1 billion of industrial holdings in 39 properties across 12 key markets, or approximately 31 percent of its $3.7 billion portfolio.

JLL Income Property Trust is an institutionally managed, daily NAV REIT that brings to investors a growing portfolio of commercial real estate investments selected by an institutional investment management team and sponsored by one of the world’s leading real estate services firms.

About Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIPTAXZIPTMXZIPIAXZIPIMX),

Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. is a daily NAV REIT that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of high quality, income-producing apartment, industrial, office and grocery-anchored retail properties located in the United States. JLL Income Property Trust expects to further diversify its real estate portfolio over time, including on a global basis. For more information, visit www.jllipt.com.

Valuations, Forward Looking Statements and Future Results

This press release may contain forward-looking statements with respect to JLL Income Property Trust. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not descriptions of historical facts and include statements regarding management’s intentions, beliefs, expectations, research, market analysis, plans or predictions of the future. Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results and there can be no assurance that future dividends will be paid.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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Award Achievements Chicago Red Cross

LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) is pleased to announce it has been named the 2021 Corporate Wesbury Award winner by the American Red Cross’s (“Red Cross”) Greater Chicago Chapter. The award recognizes those who enhance the visibility of the Red Cross by helping deliver their services and messages of health, safety and preparedness.

When the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, the U.S. faced a critical blood shortage due to social distancing, stay-home orders and other measures which made it difficult to host blood drives. LaSalle stepped up to help fill this gap by collaborating with the Red Cross to host 29 blood drives in properties across its portfolio. The drives yielded enough blood to save nearly 1,500 lives.

Kristy Heuberger, LaSalle Co-Head of the Americas, said: “We are extremely proud to receive this recognition from the Red Cross. As an organization, we are passionate about making a positive impact on where we live, work and invest. Finding a way to help the community in a time of need speaks volumes about the character of the individuals that make up our firm. We are thankful to our property teams for their assistance in executing these drives and to tenants for their participation. We are also grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the Red Cross’s essential mission, and would like to thank them for their guidance and this recognition.”

Celena Roldán, CEO, Illinois Red Cross, said: “We are proud to honor LaSalle Investment Management with the Chicago Red Cross Corporate Wesbury Award for 2021. During such a challenging year, LaSalle Investment Management was an important partner in securing the life-saving blood donations needed after so many blood drives were cancelled due to the pandemic. We appreciate LaSalle Investment Management hosting blood drives this past year in their properties. We are grateful for our partnership and know the many families that benefited due to the nearly 30 blood drives hosted share our appreciation.”

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) announced that 275 Slater Street, a downtown Ottawa property in its flagship core real estate fund in Canada, LaSalle Canada Property Fund (“LCPF” or “the fund”), earned the prestigious LEED® Platinum v4.1 Certification for Operations and Maintenance. LEED Platinum is the highest distinction for sustainable buildings on the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification Green Building rating system. The system is recognized globally as an indicator of sustainability achievement and leadership. To achieve LEED Platinum, buildings must receive a high score in key areas that measure environmental impact.

Sam Barbieri, SVP, Portfolio Management and Deputy Fund Manager, LCPF, said: “We are extremely proud that 275 Slater achieved the highest level of LEED certification, especially given that the property is 53 years old. While newly constructed assets are often built to LEED standards, updating an asset of this vintage takes considerably more planning and vision. LCPF’s focus for this asset, as well as all assets in the portfolio, is to continuously improve environmental performance with the goal of making each asset best-in-class.”

Elena Alschuler, Americas Head of Sustainability, added: “Our commitment to sustainability remains a top priority for us as we strive to achieve our goal of net zero carbon by 2050 for our managed portfolio. The LEED Platinum certification at 275 Slater Street is a testament to these continued efforts, and further bolsters LaSalle Canada Property Fund’s standing as an industry leader in sustainability in Canada.”

Contributing to this certification is the progress 275 Slater Street made on reducing energy and water consumption. Through improvements, the property reduced energy and water consumption by 7 percent and 16 percent respectively since receiving a LEED Gold certification in 2017. In the same four years, the building’s waste diversion increased by 2.7 percent. The certification adds to LCPF’s recent achievements as a leader in sustainability. LCPF received Five Stars, the highest rating, from the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) for 2019, the most recent year for GRESB ratings.

About LaSalle in Canada

On an aggregate basis, LaSalle has executed more than C$6.6 billion in Canadian real estate since 2000, providing it with an in-depth understanding of the market. The formation of LCPF expanded LaSalle’s existing Canadian real estate product suite and investment vehicles, which include a series of closed-end commingled funds as well as separate accounts.

About LaSalle Canada Property Fund (LCPF)

LCPF is an open-ended fund targeting core properties in major markets across Canada. The Fund is targeting commitments from Canadian and global institutional investors seeking access to the Canadian real estate market through a diversified, income-oriented vehicle. Launched in 2017, the Fund aims to provide investors with immediate exposure to a diverse and mature portfolio comprised of office, industrial, mixed-use, retail and multifamily assets. Through its near-term pipeline of potential future investments, the Fund seeks to take advantage of mispriced assets as it continues to grow.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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LaSalle is delighted to announce another letting at Sixty London Wall, the 10-storey office-led development in the City of London, acquired on behalf of The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (‘CalSTRS’).

The most recent letting of 25,000 sq ft on the part 5th floor to Interxion follows the recent news of both AllianceBernstein and Mondrian committing to the building. LaSalle Investment Management took the strategic decision to split the part 5th floor to accommodate this exciting technology business and bring a new occupier type to the building. The letting will enable a smaller occupier of 15,000 sq ft to acquire space within the building on the remaining part floor with stunning views towards the tower cluster and over Finsbury Circus.

Interxion are bringing together different parts of the business and chose 60 London Wall for their new London Headquarters due to its quality, amenity and location in the City.

Sixty London Wall provides spectacular, new Grade A office accommodation over 10 upper floors totalling 328,000 sq ft. The building has been designed with excellence and sustainability in mind and has been awarded a BREEAM ‘outstanding’ rating and targets a 2-star Fitwell rating. The adaptable available office floor plates range from 15,000 sq ft to 40,000 sq ft designed around the crucifix-shaped central core enabling four points of access.

Gary Moore, Fund Manager at LaSalle, said: “We are delighted to have secured a further letting and welcome a Interxion, a data and technology business to Sixty London Wall.”

Sixty London Wall is designed by EPR Architects with March and White the interiors architect. The building was constructed by Skanska on behalf of LaSalle and Citygrove Securities. LaSalle and Citygrove’s advisers include property consultants Gleeds and engineering consultants Mecserve.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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Inflationary pressure is building

Real estate’s reputation for inflation protection will be tested in the months to come. Several different types of inflation have already climbed into view: Asset price inflation came first, followed by a spike in building material and energy costs. Next in line are labour and housing costs, and a broad range of consumer and producer prices that are all experiencing inflationary pressures in 2021 (pp. 6-13). At this stage in the re-opening of economies, inflation is still a good news story as a wide range of markets are responding to surging demand. The risks and opportunities associated with inflation are more subtle, as we describe below.


Unlike other fixed-income assets, real estate income streams typically keep up with inflation when rising prices are associated with a healthy, growing economy and real estate’s supply-side does not get too far ahead of demand.


A yellow road sign that reads Inflation Ahead

Even before it became clear that vaccines could play a prominent role in re-opening economies, asset price appreciation accelerated last year. Stocks, bonds, and the for-sale housing markets all responded quickly. The early lift-off also included specific kinds of real estate (warehouses, data centres, life science labs, self-storage, most residential). Sectors that experienced more difficulty during the pandemic (hotels, offices, and shopping centres) are much earlier in this value recovery process. Yet, the listed sector previews strong signs of recovery in these out-of-favour sectors also [as evidenced by recent stock market performance].

The inflation protection question is timely because headline measures of price changes have been trending higher across most large economies (p. 7). One reason this trend is critical is that many Central Banks set short-term rates to meet an inflation target. Through QE bond purchase programs, they also influence long-term rates. (p. 22). Yield curves currently point to modestly higher interest rates in the not-too-distant future (p. 21).

Policymakers focus on permanent, rather than transitory, increases in inflation. The recent upturn in price pressures reflects a recovery from the massive drop in economic activity during the depths of the pandemic. Prices for a wide range of goods and services are back to par, or slightly above their pre-pandemic levels in most major economies (p. 7). As shoppers return to stores (p. 17) and restaurants (p. 16), and travellers board more flights (p. 15), prices have moved up sharply from depressed levels of a year ago. Mild inflation could persist in the short term, since it takes some time for the supply side of the economy to gear up and meet the resurgent demand. Once supply chains are operating again and bottlenecks are resolved, relative movements in producer prices and consumer prices are expected to moderate over the next few years (p. 8).

Although a few inflation measures (most notably commodities) have been trending up across the globe, price trends are highly localised. For example, labour availability in major economies varies almost as widely as vaccine rollouts, degree of economic re-opening, and measures of consumer mobility (pp. 3, 18). Similarly, metro level data shows wide variations in the intensity of house price appreciation within the same country (p. 45). The diversity of inflation pressures on labour costs and housing highlights the interplay of international, national, and local forces.

For real estate investors, another consequential pocket of rising price pressures lies in the construction industry. In the US, input material costs have risen by a quarter over the last twelve months (pp. 11-12). The data points available from Europe suggest that construction costs are also beginning to increase, albeit at a more modest pace (p. 11). For real estate investors, the rising cost of borrowing also looms as a significant factor.

Real estate’s current supply-demand and financial characteristics can mitigate rising inflation. The balance of power between landlords and tenants determines whether real estate cash flows can keep up with, or exceed, inflation. The indexation of leases (particularly common in Europe) can offset some of the impact of rising prices. Triple net leases, where tenants bear the risk for higher operating costs, also offset the risk of eroding NOI. Meanwhile, shorter leases in some property types, like residential properties, allow cashflows to adjust more rapidly to rising price levels than leases that are marked to market less frequently. Rising borrowing costs are harder to avoid. Shifting to shorter duration debt creates significant savings that must be weighed against future refinancing risks and the costs of hedging.

In sum, inflation has not been a major issue for many decades. Almost no forecasters see broad-based, double-digit inflation on the horizon. True, sharply rising construction costs pose challenges for 2021 vintage development deals. But, unlike other fixed-income assets, real estate income streams typically keep up with inflation when rising prices are associated with a healthy, growing economy and real estate’s supply-side does not get too far ahead of demand.

Rich Kleinman, Americas Head of Research covers the future of demand for office space in a post-Covid world. He discusses multiple variables, including the need for desk space, as well as how dense such desk space needs to be, the timing required to make desired changes, and cyclical trends that would have been seen even without changes to demand due to Covid.

Head of Research and Strategy for Great China, Fred Tang introduces the professional managed rental apartment sector in China and highlights the historic and potential growth of the sector. Of note is the improving liquidity in the sector, making entry easier for institutional investors who wish to access it.

LaSalle’s Head of European Research and Global Portfolio Strategies Brian Klinksiek discusses the European rented residential market, highlighting the growth of the sector and differences between the sector across Europe.

Elysia Tse, LaSalle’s Asia Pacific Head of Research and Strategy discusses the future of the logistics sector, comparing investment strategies in various markets. She highlights the increasingly complex investment environment and offers recommendations for investors.

Uwe Rempis provides a look back at 10 years of the LaSalle E-REGI Fund, highlighting major milestones, characteristics and performance of the fund.

LaSalle has acquired the Villaverde Logistics Portfolio, comprising two new state-of-the-art logistics development projects located in Villaverde, a southern district of Madrid. The developments are targeting a BREAM Excellent sustainability standard. The developments, located at Calle San Dalmacio 17 and Avenida Real de Pinto 83 logistics parks, have been acquired via a forward funding agreement from Engel & Völkers Development Spain, part of Engel & Völkers Group, on behalf of Encore+, LaSalle’s flagship pan-European fund (“the Fund”). Completion of the two developments, which are being delivered by their former owner, is scheduled for Q1 2023.

The district of Villaverde is an attractive logistics location on the southern outskirts of Madrid, benefitting from excellent transport infrastructure, its industrial zone is surrounded by major roads allowing rapid access to several highways and strong connectivity to the city centre, as well as neighbouring municipalities and logistics hubs along the A-4 route. The site itself is particularly well connected, including via the adjacent metro station and Avenida de Andalucia, the main North-South road artery bisecting Villaverde. The scheme will entail the development of a modern Class A logistics park designed for multi-let occupation. The modular design and smaller configuration of individual modules offers occupiers greater flexibility, particularly for smaller to medium-sized firms.

The acquisition demonstrates again the ability of the Fund to invest in value-add opportunities in exciting urban locations. It also marks the return of Encore+ to the Spanish logistics development, following the successful sale of Alcala and Azuqueca De Henares in 2016. Villaverde’s attractiveness as a location and the growth in demand for last-mile facilities, particularly from e-commerce operators, combined with an extremely limited supply of both, available development land and modern suitable stock, are likely to maintain upward pressure on rents for the right quality stock.

Francesco Coviello, Head of Investment for CEE and Southern Europe at LaSalle Investment Management, said: “We are pleased to be forward-funding the development of these properties, in a very well-connected urban location serving a major European capital, as we continue the build-out of a prime European logistics portfolio. Overall, Spanish logistics assets have performed very well in recent years and we expect continued upward pressure on rents.”

LaSalle was advised on this transaction by Hogan Lovells on the legal and tax side and JLL and Tauw on the Technical and Environmental side.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX) with more than $3.6 billion in portfolio assets and 86 properties advised by LaSalle Investment management, announced today the acquisition of Princeton North Andover, a 192-unit, luxury apartment community in the affluent north-Boston suburb of North Andover, Massachusetts. The purchase price was $72.5 million.

“This addition to our growing apartment portfolio fits extremely well with our strategy to invest in amenity-rich, newer communities with high barriers to entry for new competition,” noted Allan Swaringen, JLL Income Property Trust President and CEO. “North Andover’s strict limits on future multifamily development, higher single-family home prices and educated workforce create an environment where luxury apartment communities will continue to be in-demand and should be attractive long-term investments within our diversified portfolio.”

Suburban Boston is listed as an “overweight” market and ranked in the top five markets, according to LaSalle’s Research & Strategy Group’s proprietary national market tracking database. Greater Boston boasts a highly educated labor market given the number of higher education institutions located in and around the city. This workforce supports Boston’s established and growing technology, biotech, and pharmaceutical employment sectors and subsequently drives demand for high-end housing. Princeton North Andover is located in the North Essex County submarket, which boasts an extremely low vacancy rate of 2.2 percent.

North Andover upholds one of the strongest demographic profiles of all surrounding towns, with an average household income of more than $160,000, an average home sale price of more than $700,000, and a public school system that ranks in the top 25 percent state wide, according to Niche.com. JLL income Property Trust’s acquisition of Princeton North Andover on an off-market basis was at approximately $375,000 per unit.

Constructed in 2019, Princeton North Andover features luxury unit finishes and provides residents with a robust community amenity package including a fitness center, pool, yoga studio, outdoor grilling areas, and resident clubhouse. The property also offers rare suburban walkability with nearby live-work-play amenities including retail, restaurants, and a commuter rail station just two miles away. Located less than two miles from I-495 and a short drive from I-93, Princeton North Andover offers convenient access to an abundance of suburban employment as well as Downtown Boston.

JLL Income Property Trust’s aggregate apartment allocation is now over $1.1 billion, with 4,034 apartment units across 17 communities representing 33 percent of the $3.6 billion, 86-property portfolio.

About JLL Income Property Trust (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX),

Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. is a daily NAV REIT that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of high quality, income-producing apartment, industrial, office and grocery-anchored retail properties located in the United States. JLL Income Property Trust expects to further diversify its real estate portfolio over time, including on a global basis.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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Local issues with global impacts

Taxation is typically a national or local issue, not a global one. However, the runaway success of technology companies and, in recent years, online retailers has elevated the topic to the international arena. The pandemic has increased tech companies’ market-leading positions, as locked-down households and businesses availed themselves of on-line products and services. Many of these companies have a vast store of highly scalable intellectual capital, which can be “relocated” to whichever jurisdiction taxes it the least. Or to put it another way, when most of a business lives in “the cloud” how do you tax it?


Or to put it another way, when most of a business lives in “the cloud” how do you tax it?


Dices with the word TAXES placed on the coins

In response, there has been growing support, particularly from European countries, for a so-called “digital tax”. The recent counterproposal from the US for a global minimum corporate tax rate further acknowledges that national taxation policies need to be harmonized and overhauled. Tax avoidance through “jurisdiction-shopping” can be as damaging to national economies as another tariff war.

Corporate and asset tax changes are maddeningly complex and difficult to predict. Each country employs a vast arsenal of tax instruments targeting income, capital gains, transfer taxes, user fees. Real estate, because it is readily identifiable and immovable, has long been a favorite taxation target. But, so have corporations, households, financial transactions, travel, and trade. And all countries make extensive use of “tax expenditures” (aka exemptions and loopholes). Many countries such as Ireland and Singapore use low corporate tax rates to attract investment, while others such as Hong Kong offer incentives to dissuade companies from leaving. Still others, actively market their tax haven status and offer tax advantages for individual and corporate investors.

The long term trend across all countries has been to reduce corporate tax rates. In 1980 corporate tax rates averaged 40% around the world. In 2020, the average is now 23.8%[1]. If a global minimum corporate tax is introduced, a likely repercussion is that low-tax countries might lose some of their competitive advantage. Occupier demand for office space in cities that rely heavily on tax policies to attract corporations could be negatively impacted. This comes at a time when many technology and financial services firms are likely to emerge from the pandemic with a more flexible working policy that results in a re-evaluation of office space requirements.

Yet, no nation is likely to relinquish their taxing power without a lot of vigorous debate; the law of unintended consequences is likely to apply. Some European countries could benefit from higher tax revenues paid by Amazon, Facebook and Google. Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific triumvirate of Alibaba, JD.Com and Tencent have also caught the attention of government regulators from time to time. Both situations demonstrate a power struggle between nation states and giant technology companies. Any negative impact on office markets from tech companies downsizing their physical footprints would likely not be hugely detrimental to office districts in Europe, Canada, and Japan, where space availability is already low. In the US, vacant office space is plentiful, yet tech companies like Apple (North Carolina) and Amazon (Northern Virginia) continue to plan expansions of physical space in anticipation of a “hybrid” Work-From-Home/Creative-collaboration office model.

In sum, the COVID era has given impetus to a series of “big government” policies: Infrastructure spending, reduced Greenhouse Gas emissions, and a more equitable, healthier environment are among them. Yet, nearly all these programs come at a high cost, which taxation policies are designed to address. Many real estate investors, including LaSalle, are rapidly adopting voluntary “ESG” policies, including “Net Zero Carbon” pledges, to do our part to improve the world. We believe these ESG initiatives can often be accomplished by the private sector, without the need for huge increases in taxation—although 88 countries already have “carbon taxes” according to the World Bank and more are coming. Yet, as owners and managers of hard assets, we share the concern that the playing field is not level. Owners of IP and virtual networks often escape the scrutiny of tax authorities, in a way that is impossible for the owners of “brick and mortar”. Those days may be coming to an end.

[1] Taxfoundation.org

Real estate has been at the center of the broader environmental, social and governance (ESG) movement, which includes social and governance priorities alongside environmental ones.

The ESG approach is based on the proposition that investors can improve the world for future generations without sacrificing financial returns.

In fact, there is evidence that under the right conditions, ESG criteria are consistent with superior investment performance. An ESG approach to investing is likely to offer many favorable opportunities for LaSalle and our clients.

With contributions from colleagues around the world, we recently published an ESG briefing note with macro perspective and market-level nuance. ​

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Real estate is simultaneously local, national and global.

It is subject to nearby competition at a specific address, affected by national economic dynamics such as monetary and fiscal policy, influenced by cross-border real estate capital flows, and shaped by global trends in climate change, taxation, technology, tourism, trade, and (as we all now know) pandemics.

The nonstop interaction between local, national, and global forces is, to a large degree, unique to real estate among asset classes. Analyzing the size and distribution of the real estate investment universe provides important strategic perspectives for all three views of real estate. Like insights that come from zooming in and out of a digital map, these estimates help investors put individual deals in a wider context.

At each scale, real estate investors look for different reference points to gain context to market size and opportunity. A continental or regional map orients investors quite differently from a street map showing microfeatures such as local landmarks or an asset’s closest competitors. At the global level, real estate’s size as an asset class is a key consideration for assessing the depth of the investment opportunity in multi–asset class portfolios. At the national level, relative country allocations are a major strategic consideration for cross-border investors and one that market size estimates help investors better evaluate. At the local or metropolitan level, market size informs portfolio construction approaches and concentration risk in a given city. The insights that come from sizing up real estate at each scale give investors a frame of reference for real estate allocations and strategy.

LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) is pleased to announce Jennifer Perkins, an industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience, has joined the firm as Managing Director, Defined Contribution Portfolio Manager.

Jennifer spent the previous 25 years at Principal Real Estate Investors, where she most recently served as Senior Director of Defined Contribution Real Estate Solutions. Jennifer will be based in Chicago and report to Alok Gaur, Global Head of Investor Relations. In her new role with LaSalle she will be focused on building a capital raising strategy, managing the fund and executing a growth plan centered around LaSalle’s Defined Contribution (“DC”) product in the U.S.

With Jennifer’s hiring, LaSalle will soon offer a daily valued, private real estate investment product to the DC market. This new initiative will allow DC plans to take advantage of the benefits of adding institutionally managed, core, private real estate to their portfolios, including long-term, stable returns and low correlations to conventional asset classes. The primary focus is for the new product to be included in Target Date or other multi-asset portfolios that are gaining significant assets in the larger, defined contribution plans of public and private US employers.

Alok Gaur, LaSalle Global Head of Investor Relations, said, “The defined contribution market remains under allocated to real estate, with DC plans investing less than a percent of their portfolio into real estate on average. We believe institutional sponsorship of real estate solutions for the DC market has the potential to enhance retirement outcomes for investors. Jennifer’s deep experience and industry-wide relationships, combined with LaSalle’s strong global platform, create a unique opportunity for a product that can provide DC investors the diversified exposure to private real estate they need.”

Jennifer Perkins, the incoming Managing Director, Defined Contribution Portfolio Manager at LaSalle, said, “I am excited to join LaSalle and add to the firm’s track record of forming relationships with and generating returns for institutional investors. The defined contribution market’s size and growth provides ample opportunity to innovate and offer an exceptional product backed by LaSalle’s well-respected track record and brand.”

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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LaSalle announces that it has acquired a residential development in Berlin on behalf of the LaSalle E-REGI fund (“the Fund”). The project, named ‘Lacus Quartier’, is a development with 230 units. It was acquired from BUWOG and will be completed in April 2021.

The development is located in a quiet and family-friendly part of the improving Weißensee district in Berlin-Pankow. The area benefits from its proximity to the popular Prenzlauer Berg district and its expansion over recent years. It is one of the fastest growing districts in Berlin, with forecast population growth of more than 10 per cent by 2030.

LaSalle was advised by Mayer Brown LLP (Legal), Witte Projektmanagement (Technical), KPMG (Tax) and CBRE (Buy-Side-Advice). The seller was advised by Luther LLP (Legal) and BNP Paribas Real Estate GmbH (Transaction Broker).

Uwe Rempis, Managing Director and Fund Manager for LaSalle E-REGI, said: “This acquisition is in line with the Fund strategy to diversify its sector allocation by focusing on residential, thus generating a long-term stable income stream for the Fund. The Fund is prioritising investments in the strongest cities across Europe and this newly developed asset in Berlin is the perfect foundation to grow its residential exposure.”

Andreas Wesner, Head of Investment Germany, said: “We are very pleased to have been able to implement the Fund’s strategy to increase the residential allocation in the portfolio last year. Residential will remain an important part of our investment strategy in 2021 and following the acquisition of Lindenstrasse in Berlin in September 2020, we have now been able to further strengthen our residential track record with the ‘Lacus Quartier’.”

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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LaSalle is pleased to announce that Michael Zerda will be rejoining the firm to head up its market-leading Debt & Special Situations platform and value-add equity strategies, spearheading higher return investment initiatives. Michael will work closely with Amy Klein Aznar, who will transition to the role of Executive Chair of Debt & Special Situations later this year.

Michael Zerda and Amy Aznar

Later in the year Michael Zerda will become the Head of Debt and Special Situations, overseeing its existing multi-strategy debt business of over 30 professionals, and spanning senior debt, mezzanine, and high yield strategies, as well as growing its special situations and value-add equity strategies. Michael brings a 20-plus year track record of equity and debt investing in European real estate. He was most recently Head of Europe for Blackstone’s Real Estate Debt Strategies (BREDS).

Amy Klein Aznar will become the Executive Chair of LaSalle’s Debt and Special Situations platform. In her new role, Amy will remain closely involved in investment strategy and decision making, client relationships and communication, and will serve on the Debt and Special Situations Investment Committee. She will also continue to meaningfully co-invest in current and future investment vehicles. Amy’s decision to move to the role of Executive Chair will reduce her day-to-day responsibilities and enable her to devote more time to her family’s business interests.

Amy and Michael worked together from 2009 to 2016 while building the Debt and Special Situations at LaSalle and have a long-term business and working relationship, spanning 17 years. The move comes at a time of significant growth for the platform and continued strong investment performance across its multiple business lines. Since inception, LaSalle’s Debt and Special Situations team has raised nearly €6bn, with the fourth fund in the flagship European real estate mezzanine series, LREDS IV, expected to hold its next closing at c.€900m and is on track to exceed its €1bn fund raise target.

Amy Klein Aznar, the incoming Executive Chair of European Debt & Special Situations at LaSalle, said, “I am thrilled that Michael is returning to the business that we started together over ten years ago. I look forward to working together again with Michael and the existing senior team and to my continuing involvement as Executive Chair of Debt and Special Situations.”

Michael Zerda, the incoming Head of European Debt & Special Situations at LaSalle said, “The growth, scope, and scale of the platform is testament to the quality of the team, its investment discipline, and Amy’s leadership since its inception over ten years ago. I am excited to work with the team to help them deploy existing capital and see terrific opportunities ahead as we grow the special situations and value-add equity strategies.”

Philip La Pierre, Head of and CIO of Europe at LaSalle, said, “We are delighted to welcome Michael back to LaSalle. He will be fully supported by his strong senior leadership team including Richard Craddock as well as the wider European LaSalle Business. The combination of this leadership, and Amy’s continued involvement in the business, is ideal to continue the exciting growth of the platform. Building out special situations and higher-return equity strategies is a natural evolution of the business and we are confident in Michael and Amy’s ability to lead that expansion through their almost two decades of working together across debt and equity.”

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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Award Achievements ENERGY STAR 2021

LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) is proud to announce that it has received the 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy for the third consecutive year. The ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award recognizes organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy achievements.

Elena Alschuler, LaSalle Americas Head of Sustainability, said: “This award is a testament to our continued commitment to sustainability. We believe implementing energy saving measures across our portfolio and using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to track our progress is what’s best for our environment and the communities where we operate. At the same these actions contribute to our portfolio risk management efforts and enhance the performance metrics we are able to provide to our investors.”

EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan said: “ENERGY STAR award-winning partners are showing the world that delivering real climate solutions makes good business sense and promotes job growth. Many of them have been doing it for years, inspiring all of us who are committed to tackling the climate crisis and leading the way to a clean energy economy.”

ENERGY STAR Award Winners lead their industries in the production, sale, and adoption of energy-efficient products, services, and strategies. These efforts are essential to fighting the climate crisis and protecting public health. Winners are selected from a network of thousands of ENERGY STAR partners. For a complete list of 2021 winners and more information about ENERGY STAR’s awards program, visit energystar.gov/awardwinners.

This achievement adds to LaSalle’s track record of ESG best practices and distinctions. Industry organizations continue to recognize LaSalle for ESG leadership and maintaining its distinction as an employer of choice. LaSalle has received the following U.S. and global awards in the past year:

About ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR® is the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency, providing simple, credible, and unbiased information that consumers and businesses rely on to make well-informed decisions. Thousands of industrial, commercial, utility, state, and local organizations—including more than 40 percent of the Fortune 500®—rely on their partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deliver cost-saving energy efficiency solutions. Since 1992, ENERGY STAR and its partners helped American families and businesses avoid more than $450 billion in energy costs and achieve 4 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas reductions. More background information about ENERGY STAR can be found at: https://www.energystar.gov/about and https://www.energystar.gov/about/origins_mission/energy_star_numbers.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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Opening days

The April edition of the Macro report includes more optimistic signs than many of our previous statistical summaries of the past year. Perhaps this sense of optimism is in part driven by the fact many of the contributors to this Macro report live in Chicago, where flowers are emerging after a rough winter and vaccinations will reportedly soon be available to everyone later this month. Whatever the exact factors may be, the building optimism about the expected re-opening later this summer is palpable and exhilarating.


The big question for many real estate investors remains: Will people start going to their offices and to shopping centers again when they feel safe, and will tenants renew their leases when they come due?


Fans in the stands

Before turning to the data that is changing for the better, we first acknowledge that the pandemic is not yet over and the global number of new COVID cases is on the rise again. There is a race between the spread of COVID variants and the deployment of vaccinations (believed to be closely linked to the pace of vaccine production). The coronavirus variants seem to be winning that race in many countries across Europe, the Americas, and South Asia. The variants may delay economic recovery, especially in developing countries, and hopefully suffering can be contained during that delay. Yet, the macro deck also shows that eventually most of the developed world will soon be able to move to a more normal way of life.

In many places signs of re-opening are becoming tangible. Some of the new data sources we used to measure the severity of the decline in economic activity a year ago are now tracking along a strong recovery trajectory. US air travel declined significantly a year ago. It started to recover in the summer, only to fall back as the winter surge hit, even with modest increases for holiday travel. Now air travel has climbed back to the highest levels since March of 2020. The same trends are seen in mobility (p. 13-14) and restaurant reservations (p. 12). This points to the pent-up demand ready to be unleashed as people feel safe traveling and eating out again. The recovery signals are also evident in a steepening yield curve in the US, UK, Canada and other countries where interest rates are trending higher (p. 19-20) and inflation expectations are rising (p. 21).

The big question for many real estate investors remains: Will people start going to their offices and to shopping centers again when they feel safe, and will tenants renew their leases when they come due? (see p. 26, 44-45). While Zoom dinners and concerts have been a distant second best to the real thing, the general functionality of Zoom meetings and avoiding commutes makes the outlook for office demand more uncertain.

Professional and amateur sports are also experiencing re-openings around the world. Sports revenues generate an estimated $500-$800 BN each year-equivalent to between the GDP of Sweden and the Netherlands. When the Pandemic slammed into Europe and North America in March of 2020, virtually all team sports shut down. By summer, many leagues were back to limited operation, often without fans, and even in contained “bubbles.” Places with greater COVID control, like New Zealand, had full stadiums, but most team sports were limited to domestic competition with highly restricted attendance. Major League Baseball in North America and Formula One are useful trackers of this cycle, because the start of their 2020 seasons coincided with the Pandemic—(see p. 7). The Summer Olympics will proceed in Japan, one year after originally scheduled, but in front of a much-reduced audience, as foreigner spectators will not be permitted to come. Many other international sporting events (e.g. Davis Cup, T20 Cricket World Cup, Ryder, Cup, Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, UEFA Euro 2020/1, Wimbledon) and many cultural events are planning to proceed cautiously. International travel will have to wait until projects like “CommonPass” or “Excelsior Pass”, the first digital vaccine passports, are widely embraced by airlines and, most importantly, immigration and border control ministries in each country.

Highly constrained sports venues and international travel restrictions are examples of how economic and social trends will still be far from normal in the coming summer months. They also illustrate the “long impact tail” that the pandemic is likely to have on our lives and on real estate markets.

LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”), has acquired a total of 10 properties, one logistics and nine multifamily residential, for approximately JPY 35 billion (US$321 million) through its flagship open-end private core fund, LaSalle Japan Property Fund (LJPF), raising its total assets under management to more than JPY 157 billion GAV (US$1.44 billion).

The 10 newly acquired properties include one large-scale logistics facility located in the Osaka metropolitan area and nine high-quality multifamily properties in the Tokyo metropolitan area. The acquisition means that LJPF now has 16 properties in its portfolio.

Despite the ongoing pandemic, the equity offering was buoyed by a strong appetite for investment in domestic real estate from a wide range of domestic investors. Subscriptions made by major institutional investors, financial institutions, pension funds and operating companies substantially exceeded the expected offering amount to fund the purchase. In addition, LJPF is supported by major lenders in Japan, including syndicate loans from Japan’s megabanks, government-affiliated financial institutions and life insurance companies.

Launched in November 2019 with an investment of JPY 61 billion (US$560 million), LJPF is an open-ended private placement core fund that invests in four major asset classes – logistics, residential, retail and offices – in four major metropolitan areas, namely Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka. The 16 properties in the LJPF portfolio have all been selected through LaSalle’s proprietary research and strategy framework, which incorporates all the elements of LaSalle’s DTU+E themes, namely demographic, technology, urbanization and environmental change.

The new assets will further diversify the portfolio by increasing the logistics and multifamily exposure. Demand for residential properties in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, the three largest metropolitan areas in Japan, is expected to remain stable in the post COVID-19 era, because of the employment opportunities, along with high-quality education and healthcare services. These areas also offer a rich array of excellent urban amenities.

Keith Fujii, Head of Asia Pacific at LaSalle Investment Management, said: “These are attractive, well-located quality assets that diversify the portfolio and will provide a steady income. In Tokyo, despite the pandemic, we are seeing relatively stable wages and tight labor markets, which will continue to support the multifamily sector. In the logistics sector, positive real estate fundamentals, continued e-commerce penetration and our ability to execute successfully are the reasons why we find this sector desirable.”

Ryota Morioka, Executive Officer at LaSalle Investment Management, K.K. and LJPF Fund Manager, said: “We believe that logistics facilities and residential housing in major metropolitan areas will continue to generate stable income despite the market uncertainties brought about by the pandemic. In light of the increasing global demand for investment, LaSalle continues to view Japan as a promising investment market, and will keep driving to maximize investor profits by building a diversified portfolio of high-quality, stable core assets.”

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

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Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) announced that its flagship core real estate fund in Canada, LaSalle Canada Property Fund (“LCPF” or “the fund”), expanded its portfolio with investments in an Ottawa multifamily development and industrial property in Ontario.

The fund purchased a 47.5 percent stake in the Rideau & Chapel multifamily development. The project will comprise a 25-story, 315-unit rental apartment building in downtown Ottawa, with entitlements permitting the future construction of an additional 318 units. The first phase will be delivered in Q4 2022. The building is being developed in partnership with Hazelview Investments (formerly Timbercreek Equities Corp) and Trinity Development Group, with Trinity acting as Development Manager.

The acquisition allows LCPF to use a portion of its 20 percent value-add/development allocation to acquire best-in-class, new construction multifamily rental product.

The fund also closed the acquisition of 99 Savannah Oaks Drive, a modern, 527,568-square-foot, 30-foot clear height, fully leased distribution centre located in Brantford, Ontario with excellent highway connectivity. This high-quality, multi-tenant property benefits from the strong demand of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) industrial market that has driven growth to the peripheral markets. Brantford is strategically located in a growing industrial market, with proximity and highway access to several key destinations including the US border crossing near Buffalo, GTA West “centre ice” logistics hub, Hamilton Cargo Airport and Cambridge/Kitchener/Guelph.

Buildings in Ottawa and Brantford

John McKinlay, CEO of LaSalle Canada, said: “We are pleased to complete these transactions as they fit squarely within LCPF’s objective to provide investors with immediate exposure to a diverse and mature portfolio of assets focused in Canada’s six major markets. Our conviction in well-located, Class A industrial and multifamily properties remains strong, and we believe these acquisitions will continue to support the strong relative performance of the fund and the sustained interest from multinational and domestic investors.”

About LaSalle in Canada

On an aggregate basis, LaSalle has executed more than C$6.6 billion in Canadian real estate since 2000, providing it with an in-depth understanding of the market. The formation of LCPF expanded LaSalle’s existing Canadian real estate product suite and investment vehicles, which include a series of closed-end commingled funds as well as separate accounts.

About LaSalle Canada Property Fund (LCPF)

LCPF is an open-ended fund targeting core properties in major markets across Canada. The Fund is targeting commitments from Canadian and global institutional investors seeking access to the Canadian real estate market through a diversified, income-oriented vehicle. Launched in 2017, the Fund aims to provide investors with immediate exposure to a diverse and mature portfolio comprised of office, industrial, mixed-use, retail and multifamily assets. Through its near-term pipeline of potential future investments, the Fund will seek to take advantage of mispriced assets as it continues to grow.

About Hazelview Investments

Hazelview Investments is an active investor, owner and manager of global real estate assets, with over 20 years of operating experience and $9 billion in assets under management. Hazelview employs a global investment and asset management team of more than 70 people in its offices in Toronto, New York, Hong Kong and Hamburg. For more information visit http://www.hazelview.com and LinkedIn.

About Trinity Development Group

Trinity Development Group (TDG), a Toronto-based, full-service real estate development company, has developed over 25 million square feet of retail and mixed-used space across Canada since its inception in 1991. The company focuses on urban multi-residential developments in Toronto and Ottawa. TDG has over 500 units recently delivered or under construction, with another 7,500 units in various stages of entitlement and design stages.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) today announced the appointment of Kristy Heuberger and Brad Gries to Co-Heads of the Americas, effective March 31, 2021. Ms. Heuberger and Mr. Gries will succeed Jason Kern who has served as the firm’s Americas CEO since 2013 and has overseen a substantial period of growth with the region’s Assets Under Management (AUM) doubling to more than $22 billion, of the firm’s $71 billion global AUM, during his tenure. Mr. Kern has mutually agreed to step down from this role to pursue other interests. Ms. Heuberger currently serves as LaSalle’s Head of US Asset Management and Mr. Gries currently serves as Americas Co-CIO & Head of US Transactions.

Kristy Heuberger and Brad Gries

As Co-Heads of the Americas, Brad and Kristy will jointly be responsible for overseeing all personnel, operational, portfolio management across the region, while maintaining existing leadership of the transactions and asset management activities. They will report directly to LaSalle Global CEO Mark Gabbay and join the firm’s Global Management Committee.

Mark Gabbay, Global CEO at LaSalle said: “We thank Jason for his contributions in advancing the growth and development of our Americas business over the past eight years. We are fortunate to have a very strong operational platform, client and asset base from which to build, combined with a talented bench of colleagues to drive progress. I am confident that Kristy and Brad’s leadership experience at LaSalle, combined with their strong track record of investing and managing assets will help further accelerate performance and service to our clients.”

Jason Kern, incumbent Americas CEO at LaSalle said: “I am incredibly proud of the collective successes we achieved in the Americas during my time at LaSalle. Succession planning is an important part of our fiduciary obligation. I recruited Kristy and Brad to the firm knowing they possessed the right mix of skills and leadership to shepherd our growth and performance in the region, while maintaining our award-winning culture as an employer of choice. I look forward to watching the progress of the firm in the years ahead.”

Kristy Heuberger, incoming Co-Head of the Americas at LaSalle said: “We are honored to team up for this role to co-lead the business and build on the impressive foundation of the Americas. Our teams have worked in great partnership over the years and we are excited to drive progress as we head into our next phase of growth. I would like to thank Jason for his leadership and guidance over the years and wish him the best in his next chapter.”

Brad Gries, incoming Co-Head of the Americas at LaSalle said: “Kristy and I are taking leadership of a platform with a very strong foundation and robust organic growth potential, which is a testament to the efforts and skill of our teams and a credit to Jason’s leadership. We are confident that our teams across the region are well-positioned to capitalize on the opportunities ahead.”

Since joining LaSalle in 2015, Kristy has successfully led the team managing $18 billion of LaSalle’s US private equity portfolio, spanning nearly 300 properties across arrange of sectors and risk profiles. Prior to joining LaSalle, Kristy spent 26 years at GE Capital Real Estate (and predecessor Heller Financial), holding several senior level roles. In her 20+ years in the real estate investment industry, she has worked on both the equity and debt side of the business, and has experience across a variety of disciplines, including asset management, originations, marketing, and operations.

Since joining LaSalle in 2017, Brad has successfully led the team responsible for more than $15.5 billion of total acquisitions and dispositions, while working as a strategic partner with the Fund and Custom Account teams to shape client portfolios. Prior to joining LaSalle, Brad held leadership positions over the course of a 16-year career with the real estate investment arm of DWS, most recently serving as Managing Director, Real Estate Transactions. Before DWS, Brad held analyst and consultant positions at MB Real Estate and Arthur Andersen.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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Award Achievements JLL IPT Penfield

JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX) with more than $3.5 billion in portfolio assets and 85 properties advised by LaSalle Investment Management, is pleased to announce The Penfield, a Class A, 254-unit apartment community in St. Paul, Minnesota, has been recognized as part of the “Best in Building Health” awards administered by the Center for Active Design’s Fitwel program. The award was given for the 2020 Highest Score: Multifamily Residential v2.0 (Built) category.

“We’re extremely proud to have The Penfield recognized for its industry-leading, health-focused design,” said Allan Swaringen, JLL Income Property Trust President & CEO. “We pride ourselves on investing in properties that provide safe, healthy and inspirational living spaces for residents, and that ethos is especially important now as we begin to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Elena Alschuler, LaSalle Americas Head of Sustainability said: “As a Fitwel Champion, we are working hard to scale Fitwel across our portfolio. The program’s rigorous standards ensure our residents’ well-being is a top priority, which ultimately accrues to the benefit of our investors, as well.”

In 2020 The Penfield became the first-ever apartment community in Minnesota to receive a Fitwel rating. The property received a two-star rating, the second highest designation from Fitwel, given its proximity to parks, playground and bike share, an attached grocery store, indoor air quality policies, and units that minimize noise and maximize natural views.

The award builds on JLL Income Property Trust’s continued focus on sustainability, health and wellness, which was also recognized in 2020 through a three-star GRESB rating, and the one-star Fitwel certification of 180 N. Jefferson, a multifamily property in Chicago.

Created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. General Services Administration, Fitwel certifies that buildings meet the health and wellness needs of the people who use them. Using a certified double-blind method created by health professionals, the certification accounts for factors in 12 categories such as location, indoor spaces, water supply and emergency procedures.

JLL Income Property Trust is an institutionally managed, daily NAV REIT that gives investors access to a growing portfolio of commercial real estate investments selected by an institutional investment management team and sponsored by one of the world’s leading real estate services firms.

About JLL Income Property Trust (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX),

Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. is a daily NAV REIT that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of high quality, income-producing apartment, industrial, office and grocery-anchored retail properties located in the United States. JLL Income Property Trust expects to further diversify its real estate portfolio over time, including on a global basis.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX) with more than $3.5 billion in portfolio assets and 85 properties advised by LaSalle Investment Management, announced today the full subscription of JLLX Penfield, DST, a 1031 tax-deferred exchange offering designed to provide accredited investors with the opportunity to defer taxes on gains from the sale of appreciated real estate. Structured as a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST), the syndicated offering owns The Penfield, a highly amenitized, 254-unit apartment community in St. Paul, Minnesota. Investors in the DST defer the recognition of capital gains from the sale of their appreciated real estate, eliminate the responsibility of actively managing replacement properties, and participate in the cash flow and any future appreciation of The Penfield.

“We are extremely pleased by the market’s strong, positive response to JLLX Penfield,” said Allan Swaringen, President and CEO of JLL Income Property Trust, noting the offering was fully subscribed at a near record pace. “Since the launch of our market-redefining, core, daily NAV REIT program more than eight years ago, the most asked for solution from financial advisors has been a companion 1031 exchange offering, and the market’s rapid response to our offerings continues to exceed our expectations.”

The Penfield is a Class-A apartment community located in the heart of downtown St. Paul. The award-winning, transit-oriented, apartment community includes a ground-floor commercial space that is leased to a premier local grocer on a long-term basis. In 2020, The Penfield became the first apartment community in Minnesota to receive a Fitwel certification, receiving a two-star rating given its proximity to parks, playground and bike share, an attached grocery store, tobacco-free and indoor air quality policies, and units that minimize noise and maximize natural views.

This offering marks JLL Exchange’s (JLLX) fourth fully subscribed DST syndication. Those offerings represent the first 1031 programs offered by a daily-valued, perpetual NAV REIT advised by an institutional investment manager and sponsored by a leader in global real estate services. The JLLX program was created to offer private placements through the sale of interests in DSTs holding real properties sourced from JLL Income Property Trust’s portfolio or from third parties.

“We are delighted to have assisted JLLX Penfield DST investors in achieving their 1031 goals. We believe the offering’s high quality property, relatively low fees, and institutional management strongly appealed to high net worth clients,” said Drew Dornbusch, Head of the JLLX 1031 Platform.

Benefits of an Institutional 1031 Exchange Solution

JLL Income Property Trust is an institutionally managed, daily NAV REIT that gives investors access to a growing portfolio of commercial real estate investments selected by an institutional investment management team and sponsored by one of the world’s leading real estate services firms.

About JLL Income Property Trust (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX),

Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. is a daily NAV REIT that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of high quality, income-producing apartment, industrial, office and grocery-anchored retail properties located in the United States. JLL Income Property Trust expects to further diversify its real estate portfolio over time, including on a global basis.

About LaSalle Investment Management 

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT advised by LaSalle Investment Management (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX) with more than $3.5 billion in portfolio assets and 85 properties, today announced the acquisition of Southeast Phoenix Distribution Center, a newly constructed, four-building, Class A distribution center totaling 474,000 square feet located in the Chandler submarket of Phoenix, one of the top warehouse markets within the greater Phoenix metroplex. The purchase price was $91 million.

“The broader industrial sector has proven to be resilient amid the pandemic and is on course to maintain its position as a winning property type for the foreseeable future,” said Allan Swaringen, President and CEO of JLL Income Property Trust. “At 96 percent leased and with an average weighted lease term of more than eight years, we believe Southeast Phoenix Distribution Center, which is located in the 14th largest industrial market in the U.S., fits well within our objectives. We remain bullish on the industrial sector as the demand drivers have been stronger than any other major property type and rent growth has exceeded expectations in many markets, including Phoenix, despite an active supply pipeline.”

This investment is JLL Income Property Trust’s second industrial acquisition in the Phoenix market, having acquired the Chandler Distribution Center for $31 million in December of 2019. JLL Income Property Trust’s aggregate industrial allocation is nearly $980 million, or approximately 30 percent of its 85-property, $3.5 billion diversified core real estate portfolio which includes 38 industrial properties in 12 key markets throughout the country.

Southeast Phoenix Distribution Center fits well with JLL Income Property Trust’s thesis of investing in institutional-quality industrial assets located in close proximity to irreplaceable hubs of transportation. According to LaSalle Research & Strategy’s Core Target Market Ranking, Phoenix is a recommended industrial overweight market due to its strong returns outlook with demand consistently out-pacing supply over the past ten years.

Southeast Phoenix Distribution Center is optimally located at the confluence of the Interstate 10 and Loop 202 freeways that traverse the Southeast Valley and provide access to vast labor pools throughout metro Phoenix. The Southeast Valley has collectively been the target of more corporate relocations than any other region of metro Phoenix. The property is 15 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport and 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix.

Constructed in 2019, the property has state-of-the-art features that accommodate a wide range of tenants, ranging from 20,000 square feet up to 135,000 square feet, and includes 32-foot clear heights, ESFR sprinkler systems, grade and dock-high doors, and full concrete truck courts with fencing.

JLL Income Property Trust is an institutionally managed, daily NAV REIT that gives investors access to a growing portfolio of commercial real estate investments selected by an institutional investment management team and sponsored by one of the world’s leading real estate services firms.

About JLL Income Property Trust (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX),

Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. is a daily NAV REIT that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of high quality, income-producing apartment, industrial, office and grocery-anchored retail properties located in the United States. JLL Income Property Trust expects to further diversify its real estate portfolio over time, including on a global basis.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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Award Achievements Firm of the Year France Japan

LaSalle Investment Management (LaSalle) announced today it has received double honors at the PERE Awards 2020, winning Firm of the Year – Japan and Firm of the Year – France.

One of the leading publications for the world’s private real estate markets, PERE has a readership of more than 35,000 professionals worldwide and the PERE awards are based on a unique industry poll that recognizes firms and individuals whose work gives shape and purpose to the sector. For a complete list of the PERE Awards 2020, visit this page.

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PERE Awards 2020

Keith Fujii, Asia Pacific CEO at LaSalle, said: “We are proud to be recognized by the real estate industry as Firm of the Year – Japan. This award is a testament to our team in Japan, who completed a number of diverse real estate opportunities in major markets across the country, including acquisitions, dispositions, developments, asset management and leasing. Despite the challenging year, we were also incredibly pleased to complete the global public offering of LaSalle Logiport REIT in September, which was the first global public offering of a Japanese real estate investment since the start of COVID-19.”

PERE Awards 2020

Philip La Pierre, Europe CEO at LaSalle, said: “It is an honour to have won the PERE award for Firm of the Year – France and it is a reflection of our team’s determination to succeed. Being recognized by our industry peers is a huge achievement, so we are delighted to celebrate this. Our team managed several high calibre transactions in France last year, positioning the firm as one of the country’s most active investment managers. We look forward to building on this recognition, while focusing on our clients and strong performance.” 

About LaSalle Investment Management 

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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The role of behavioral influences

As the world slowly emerges from the worst pandemic since 1918, two of the most frequent questions we hear from investors are: “Will people return to cities? What can we learn from the Asia-Pacific experience?”

Although there are significant differences in the circumstances facing employers, workers, and consumers in each country, we believe it is quite helpful to understand what is occurring in the major cities of the Asia Pacific region as a preview of what might occur in the West. Behavioral influences play a large role. The sooner people are willing to return to their offices, the lower the potential impact on investment performance. Culturally, face-to-face meetings in a formal office setting are often viewed as essential business rituals in countries like China, Japan, and South Korea. In Shanghai, where the re-opening has been the most advanced globally, office demand turned positive in the second quarter of 2020. In Singapore, office demand (net absorption) turned positive in the fourth quarter of 2020, despite the worst economic decline since 1965 and the government’s policy capping office capacity at 50%. Even in the retail sector, which was hit harder by the pandemic than other sectors, occupier demand in Shanghai was positive in 2020. Chinese consumers gradually returned to malls when the health risk largely declined in April (see page 43).


The sooner people are willing to return to their offices, the lower the potential impact on investment performance.


Crowd crossing the lanes

The behavioral approach suggests that human psychology plays an important role in the decisions we make. A rational, fact-based approach to risk assessments and decision-making does not fully explain how people react to dangerous situations and their lingering fears after the danger has passed. The Asian experience seems to demonstrate that “recency bias” can be overcome through confidence-building actions and communications taken by governments and businesses. Despite cautious optimism, uncertainty lingers in major cities like Melbourne and Tokyo (see page 7). Nevertheless, it helps that mask-wearing is fully accepted and ubiquitous across most of the region. During times of uncertainty, behavioral influences on decision making are especially important. For instance, core beliefs, cognitive biases, past experiences, or cultural differences can influence decision making, which could ultimately affect economic and investment outcomes.

We believe the pandemic is a perfect example of why the behavioral approach matters. Asia Pacific’s ability to contain the pandemic is evident in traffic congestion and mobility indices (see pages 7 and 27). Rising mobility is a sign of rising confidence that builds into a virtuous cycle, when it becomes clear that leaving home while wearing a mask and social distancing–does not cause a resurgence of COVID. The pandemic control policies followed in major Asia Pacific countries, even before vaccine rollout, have a positive correlation with the region’s economic resilience, particularly in China, South Korea, Australia, and Singapore. The return of social and economic activities and real estate demand in Asia Pacific show what the West may be able to look forward to, as rising immunity levels in Europe and North America are likely to enable the same virtuous cycle of mobility and activity.

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines will first help restore domestic activities, particularly in countries that were not able to control the spread of the virus in 2020– a critical step to repair their economies. Ultimately, for the global economy to reach the “new normal”, most likely a significant portion of the world population will need to be vaccinated. However, for now, the reality is that international border controls are getting stricter even in countries where vaccine rollouts have been the most advanced (e.g., the United Kingdom, in part, due to new strains of COVID-19); and in parts of the world that have been the most successful in controlling COVID-19, quarantine and social distancing rules remain stringent (e.g., Australia and Singapore) to ensure the momentum of the domestic recovery continues.

Looking forward, each country has a different vaccination rollout schedule and it could take some time for immunity to rise to levels that vastly reduce the risk of getting infected (see pages 6, 50). In the meantime, the upcoming economic and real estate recovery in most countries will rely more heavily on domestic demand. The experience of Asia Pacific shows us that a return to cities is not only possible, but probable, when both the behavioral and the biological effects of the coronavirus are tamed.

Award Achievements BREEAM

LaSalle is delighted to announce that 60 London Wall, a 10-storey office development in the City of London, has received the prestigious BREEAM Outstanding sustainability rating.

The building, which was acquired on behalf of The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (‘CalSTRS’), provides exciting, Grade A office accommodation over 10 floors totalling 325,000 sq ft with flexible uses at ground floor. The floors range from 18,000 sq ft to 40,000 sq ft with terraces on five upper floors designed around a single atrium.

The embodied carbon of the building is 40% less than a typical new office building, as a result of reusing the existing sub-structure and part of the super structure. The building has four additional floors which step back to provide five stunning roof terraces with planters for occupiers to enjoy plus a green roof; all promoting biodiversity. The terraces and roof are ‘blue’ roofs; the most energy efficient way of installing a sustainable urban drainage solution.

At the same time, the operational energy performance of the building will be considerably lower than similar size buildings due to the energy efficient design of the building fabric and building services, exceeding the required energy performance of a new building significantly. The building envelope has been carefully designed to optimise energy performance with daylight and views out, including carefully considered non-visible fritted glass, to reduce solar gain.

Gary Moore, Fund Manager at LaSalle, said “The team has designed and delivered this stunning new office building and we are extremely proud to have achieved an ‘Outstanding’ BREEAM certification. We believe in delivering sustainable buildings to meet both the investor and occupier’s ESG credentials and are confident this design and management will be integral to the future success of the asset.”

Julian Agnew, Head of and CIO for LaSalle Direct added: “Sustainability has been at the core of our investment and asset management strategy for some time, reflecting increasing tenant demand for outstanding work spaces that support employee health and wellbeing as well as the efficient utilisation of resources.”

BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology) is the world’s leading design and assessment method for sustainable buildings. The rating for 60 London Wall was based on a number of factors including the building’s support for health and wellbeing, energy and water efficiency, use of materials. waste management, transportation and ecological features.

60 London Wall is designed by EPR Architects and constructed by Skanska on behalf of LaSalle and Citygrove Securities. LaSalle and Citygrove’s advisers include property consultants Gleeds and engineering consultants Mecserve. Knight Frank & JLL are leasing agents.

LaSalle is a signatory to the Better Buildings Partnership (“BBP”) Climate Change Commitment. The BBP comprises many of the UK’s leading commercial property owners who are working together to improve the sustainability of existing commercial building stock. LaSalle recently set out its pathway to a zero-carbon future, publishing its net zero carbon (NZC) strategy for Europe.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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And the Year of the Vax

February 12th marks the beginning of the Year of the Ox in the Lunar Calendar. In Chinese culture, Oxen are known for diligence, dependability, and determination. These are traits we will all need to rely on in the coming months while vaccine deployment proceeds at an ox-like pace. As we enter February, the depths of winter in the northern hemisphere, the pandemic shadow is once again darkening much of Europe and North America, and a weary populace may be forgiven a dream of spring.


Our analysis indicates that each region and country will follow a slightly different path to controlling COVID-19, but it is clear that the Year of the Ox will also be the Year of the Vax.


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In economics, dreams like this are referred to as “rational expectations” since current views of future conditions underpin human behaviour in markets and society at large. Rational expectations theory plays an important role in understanding many macro-economic situations. How might this approach apply to the pandemic and epidemiological data? Although we are not experts in virology, we would like to share our analysis of pandemic data that points toward connections to economies and property markets.

In those nations which have borne the heaviest disease burden, uncertainties regarding the extent and durability of immunity conferred by prior exposure to COVID-19 have clouded forecasts and hence also expectations. Some insight may be drawn from a recent UK study, the first that rigorously looked at this question, which found that that having been previously infected does indeed confer strong protection. This recovered population may help to slow the spread of the disease alongside the deployment of effective vaccines. However, estimating the size of these recovered-immune populations means looking beyond official case counts, which have been biased by testing capacity that has varied considerably over time and place. On page four of this month’s Macro Deck, we examine estimates of total infections—symptomatic or not, tested or not—developed by the Institute for Health Metrics & Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington. Their model suggests that nearly a quarter of the population of some countries has already been infected.

Two nations which have endured a horrible pandemic experience—the U.S. and U.K.—have also played important roles in vaccine development and have secured large numbers of vaccine doses (see page five). Benefiting from an early start, they have been able to ramp up their vaccine programmes swiftly and are now immunising hundreds of thousands of people per day. Combined with a relatively large number of COVID survivors with presumed immunity, the U.S. and U.K. may well be on the way to gaining widespread population resistance to the coronavirus.

Diligence and determination also describe the successful response of the major Asia-Pacific economies to the pandemic. Meticulous traveller quarantines, testing protocols, and contact tracing systems will remain in place while the vaccine rollout begins. Some Asian governments have announced ambitious vaccination programmes that, when realised, would put them on track to be commensurate with some European and North American countries later in the year. Specifically, a new U.S. administration is putting comprehensive federal COVID-control measures in place for (effectively) the first time; plans to fund these measures are also moving rapidly. Meanwhile, the European Union has taken a stand to ensure that it gets its promised share of vaccine doses. The World Health Organization and Biden administration have also made moves to make sure economically disadvantaged countries get the vaccines they need. Remaining challenges include dealing with new variants of Covid-19, gaining a deeper understanding of immunity-through-infection, and conducting analysis of vaccination efficacy.

This will be the second consecutive Lunar New Year for which this normally bustling cross-border travel period remains constrained by the pandemic. Domestic travel in Asia is showing signs of a gradual return to near-normal, and progress has been made in the region with bilateral arrangements, sometimes known as “travel bubbles”, which are helping to facilitate some business travel. However, a return to frictionless inter-regional travel across Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe, and the Americas will have to wait until the vaccination push is completed and its impacts are assessed.

The worst-hit countries in the West, having proven incapable or unwilling to control the virus through public health measures, may at least enjoy a hopeful future as population immunity levels rise. But ox-like strength will be needed to pull economies out of this pandemic recession. Our analysis indicates that each region and country will follow a slightly different path to controlling COVID-19, but it is clear that the Year of the Ox will also be the Year of the Vax.

Asia Pacific has come through the pandemic in stronger shape than any other region to date. Uncertainty will remain a dominant theme in 2021, although there are signs of bifurcated economic and real estate market performance in the region, according to the LaSalle Investment Strategy Annual (ISA) 2021.

China, in particular, is exhibiting a V-shaped recovery amid the pandemic-led recession. The success of the region can be largely contributed to the role of governments, high trust in local institutions, ultra-accommodative monetary policies, and the record size of fiscal stimulus packages in major Asia Pacific countries. The vaccine deployment in the region is also expected to further support the recovery. These stabilizing influences accompanied by trends we have identified in the past—the rise of intra-regional trade and the steady rise of transparency—help reduce the effects of post-pandemic uncertainty.

Countries with relative success in keeping the pandemic under control, a significantly large domestic demand base, effective monetary and fiscal stimulus packages, and room for more stimulus are expected to lead the economic recovery in the region. The ranking of the relative strength of major Asia Pacific economies in a post-pandemic outlook has China leading, followed by Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, and Hong Kong. This reinforces our conviction that domestic and intra-regional recovery in Asia Pacific will contribute more to the economic recovery in the region than external influences from outside the region.

Real estate sector shift

The pandemic has accelerated the shift toward online retailing, enhancing the strong demand for logistics. The increase in logistics transaction volume has primarily been at the expense of the retail sector. The robust investor demand for logistics facilities across the globe and in the Asia Pacific region in recent years is expected to expand the investable universe of the sector in 2021 and beyond. The pandemic has also accelerated the attractiveness of multi-families in Japan, the only institutionalized multi-family market in Asia Pacific, and the rise of the multi-family sector in the rest of the region, for example China. The ongoing sector shift is likely to drive investors, particularly asset allocators, to broaden their real estate portfolios to include more logistics and multi-family assets in Asia Pacific as a way to complement other property types.

Jacques Gordon, Global Head of Research and Strategy at LaSalle, said: “In the 2021 edition of the ISA, our advice for investors is to hold the course. On the other side of the pandemic lies a landscape that real estate investors will recognize, even if it will also be different in surprising ways. The strength of the post-vaccine recovery could be one of those surprises. The secular trends we follow have been simultaneously accelerated and interrupted, and as a result, we undertake a global look at the future of the mainline property types, while also focusing on the rise of viable alternatives.”

Keith Fujii, Asia Pacific CEO at LaSalle, said: “Compared to other regions around the world, several Asia Pacific countries have been the first to be on the path of economic recovery. That means we will continue to see strong investor appetite this year for Asia Pacific real estate, particularly in Japan with sustained resiliency and China where the economy and property markets are rebounding. The shift to digital commerce is expected to continue in 2021 and so will the capital flows into logistics assets in the region. Broad-based distress is unlikely in the region, but there’s potential for some distressed or repricing opportunities from financially challenged developers and asset owners.”

Elysia Tse, Head of Asia Pacific Research and Strategy at LaSalle, said: “The future of office properties has been the most debated among major property types globally. We believe there are a few key areas that differentiate major office markets in Asia Pacific. First, the human behavioral influence on tenant occupancy decisions – the progress of returning to the office has been the most advanced in Asia Pacific – the sooner people can and are willing to return to work in their offices, the lesser the permanent impact of remote working on the future of offices. Second, a cultural element, face-to-face meetings in a formal office setting represent high business value and are viewed as essential business rituals in countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea. Third, the relatively small residential unit size in several highly urbanized Asian cities, for example in Japan, makes working from home challenging in the long term. One of the key values of physical office space is collaboration. Despite the relative success of working from home, it is likely to be one of the options, but not a permanent replacement for office space in major Asia Pacific markets.”

LaSalle clients can view the full report at: www.lasalle.com/isa

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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JLL (NYSE: JLL) has been again named to Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies list. The list is a major authority on corporate reputations compiled each year by Fortune and Korn Ferry through a survey of 3,820 executives, directors and securities analysts. This year, JLL was recognized for social responsibility, global competitiveness and quality of management. 

“JLL’s purpose is to shape the future of real estate for a better world, working in close partnership with our clients and all our stakeholders,” said Christian Ulbrich, JLL CEO. “We are therefore very proud to again be included on Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies.” 

LaSalle is a wholly owned subsidiary of JLL and is proud to share in this achievement.

Read more about this award on JLL.com

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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CHICAGO, Jan. 28, 2021 – JLL (NYSE: JLL) announced today that it earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. This is the seventh consecutive year that JLL received the top mark, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to an inclusive culture.

Some of JLL’s U.S. corporate policies and practices that helped earn a 100% score include:

LaSalle is a wholly owned subsidiary of JLL and is proud to share in this achievement.

Read more about this award on JLL.com

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX) advised by LaSalle Investment Management with a portfolio valued at more than $3.3 billion, announced today the completion of multiple long-term lease extensions with investment grade tenants in its portfolio of 12 grocery-anchored shopping centers diversified across nine different states.

“One of the primary ways that JLL Income Property Trust generates predictable, attractive income for distribution to stockholders is through long-term lease agreements with higher credit tenants. We also continually strive to lengthen the weighted average lease term of the overall portfolio,” said Allan Swaringen, President and CEO of JLL Income Property Trust. “Negotiated during the depths of the pandemic, these two lease extensions highlight the relative stability and attractiveness of this high performing subsector of an overall challenged retail property market. It also highlights the underlying value of our investment strategy focused on acquiring high-quality, well-located grocery-anchored centers. Our conviction with this one format of retail properties remains high.”

JLL Income Property Trust retail anchor leasing highlights include:

JLL Income Property Trust is an institutionally managed, daily NAV REIT that gives investors access to a growing portfolio of commercial real estate investments selected by an institutional investment management team and sponsored by one of the world’s leading real estate services firms.

About LaSalle Investment Management 

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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LaSalle is projecting that the U.S. and Canadian real estate markets will begin to recover in 2021 as market conditions thaw amid the accelerating rollout of COVID-19 vaccines and the associated economic rebound. Increasing clarity is expected throughout the year on real estate pricing and the direction of government policy. However, according to LaSalle’s 2021 Investment Strategy Annual (ISA), uncertainty remains for certain property types including office, retail and lodging as long-term hurdles remain.

LaSalle clients can view the full report at: www.lasalle.com/isa

LaSalle is projecting that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will recover to prior peak levels by the end of 2021 and job growth to follow by 2022–23, with Canada slightly leading the U.S. in terms of jobs recovery. The ISA advises investors to expect a virtuous cycle of increased spending on services leading to business expansion and hiring in late 2021 and into 2022.

Jacques Gordon, Global Head of Research and Strategy at LaSalle, said: “In the 2021 edition of the ISA, our advice for investors is to hold the course. On the other side of the pandemic lies a landscape that real estate investors will recognize, even if it will also be different in surprising ways. The strength of the post-vaccine recovery could be one of those surprises. The secular trends we follow have been simultaneously accelerated and interrupted, and as a result, we undertake a global look at the future of the mainline property types, while also focusing on the rise of viable alternatives. Each country we follow will experience the post-Covid recovery differently. The U.S. and Canada will benefit from healthy capital markets — both debt and equity — and a strong consumer rebound.”

Select ISA 2020 findings for the U.S. include:

Rich Kleinman, Americas Co-CIO and Head of U.S. Research & Strategy at LaSalle, said, “While there remains some uncertainty around certain property types as we head into 2021, on the whole, we see U.S. real estate providing a compelling value proposition for diversified investors. We believe with continued low interest rates, real estate will remain a critical source of long-term yield for investors even amid some short-term headwinds caused by the pandemic.”

Canadian Outlook

While Canada initially coped well in the face of COVID-19 by drawing on prior experience with SARS, Western Canada has been hit hard by the collapse in energy prices and COVID-19 cases are rising across the country in a pattern similar to the U.S. Ultimately, the Canadian economy was one of the hardest hit during the pandemic, but the ISA shows it is also poised for one of the largest rebounds. While the Canadian jobs recovery is expected to outpace that of the U.S. in 2021, much of the same questions remain for North America’s second largest economy heading into the year. Like the U.S., questions remain about whether there will be further economic stimulus, which proved effective earlier in 2020 and will likely be needed to stave off a possible decline in economic activity. Likewise, questions remain about the attractiveness of urban versus suburban properties. In Canada, urbanization within the major metros has been a significant growth driver in recent years, but the pandemic is driving a renewed interest in suburban locations among companies (i.e., office tenants) and individuals (i.e., apartment and condo residents).

Chris Langstaff, Head of Research and Strategy for Canada at LaSalle, said, “The speed at which the pandemic can be contained in 2021 will largely determine the strength of Canada’s economic recovery. We expect continued strong levels of consumer spending and a recovery in trade and output to drive economic growth, while a resumption of immigration will drive population growth. While many service-driven sectors like retail and lodging remain depressed due to limitations on gatherings, we expect a rebound in the second half of 2021.”

About LaSalle Investment Management 

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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LaSalle Investment Management is pleased to announce that it has hired two new leaders to further accelerate the firm’s ESG initiatives. David DeVos has been appointed Global Head of ESG, and Elena Alschuler has joined the firm as Vice President of Sustainability in the Americas.David DeVos In his role, David will be responsible for building on LaSalle’s global ESG strategy and objectives, while driving program execution in partnership with the firm’s regional Sustainability Officers, senior leadership and portfolio stakeholders. His oversight will include specific ESG programs, such as the firm’s initiatives on climate change and health and wellness, in addition to playing a central role in the LaSalle’s reporting activities for clients and industry benchmarks. He will report to LaSalle Global Chief Operating Officer Tim Kessler.

Prior to joining LaSalle, David worked for PGIM Real Estate as the firm’s Chief Sustainability Officer where he led efforts to secure numerous sustainability achievements and designations across a wide-ranging, diversified portfolio. Prior to PGIM, David worked in architectural and sustainability-focused roles for Kohl’s Department Stores. As a result of the programs, efforts and achievements during his tenure, Kohl’s was recognized within Newsweek’s Green Rankings, as #1 Green Retailer. He has a double Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design and Architecture from the University of Minnesota, and an MBA from The Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.

Elena Alschuler will partner with David and act as a central leader for LaSalle’s North America sustainability initiatives.Elena Alschuler She will work closely with the firm’s Portfolio Management team on sustainability strategies, as well as its Asset Management group to develop programs for property-level initiatives, including certifications, efficiency projects, energy procurement, green leases, and health & wellness projects. She will report to Kristy Heuberger, LaSalle’s Head of U.S. Asset Management.

Elena joins LaSalle from View Inc., where she led real estate activities including the firm’s strategy and execution to scale adoption of smart glass in the office and multifamily sectors across the US and Canada. Prior to View Inc., Elena worked at the US Department of Energy in Washington, DC as a Building Technologies Project Manager, as well as the MIT Department of Urban Studies & Planning in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and HR&A Advisors in New York. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Bard College, and a Masters in City Planning from MIT.

Tim Kessler, Global Chief Operating Officer of LaSalle, commented: “We are pleased to welcome David and Elena to their roles as we expand our commitment to ESG leadership. We believe that integrating ESG best practices into our day-to-day work is the most efficient method to maximize investment performance for our clients while minimizing our impact on the environment. We look forward to David and Elena’s contributions to grow our broader ESG program and portfolio performance in the years ahead.” ​

David DeVos, Global Head of ESG at LaSalle, commented: “I am thrilled to be joining LaSalle, and look forward to helping advance the firm’s ESG programs around the world. LaSalle has a strong foundation to build from, and I am excited to partner with our teams around the world to drive long-term, sustainable value for our clients, partners and colleagues.”

David and Elena’s roles will complement LaSalle’s existing Sustainability Officers and teams around the world, led by Sophie Carruth in Europe, Tom Miller in Asia Pacific, Steve Ralff for LaSalle Securities, and Katie Jowett for LaSalle Global Partner Solutions. For more than 10 years, LaSalle has been a leader in real estate ESG initiatives, highlighted by the firm’s recent GRESB and UNPRI ratings for 2020, available here.

These achievements follow LaSalle’s announcement of its global commitment to the Urban Land Institute’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance Net Zero Carbon (“NZC”) Goal and becoming a signatory to the UK Better Buildings Partnership Climate Change Commitment, setting out LaSalle’s ambition for the European portfolio to achieve NZC by 2050 for both whole building operational carbon and embodied carbon. For additional in Read more about LaSalle’s ESG policies and achievements by visiting www.lasalle.com/impact.

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT advised by LaSalle Investment Management (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX), announced today the full subscription of JLLX San Marcos DST, a 1031 tax-deferred exchange offering designed to provide accredited investors with the opportunity to defer taxes on gains from the sale of appreciated real estate.

Structured as a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST), the syndicated offering owns Summit at San Marcos, a highly amenitized 273-unit apartment community in the prominent Phoenix suburb of Chandler, Arizona. Investors in the DST defer the recognition of capital gains from the sale of their appreciated real estate, eliminate the responsibility of actively managing replacement properties, and participate in the cash flow and any future appreciation of Summit at San Marcos.

Summit at San Marcos is a Class-A apartment community located at the intersection of several of Arizona’s most prominent thoroughfares providing access to the Greater Phoenix area with multiple centers of employment. The property is also located in the highly desirable Chandler Unified School District which is rated No. 1 in the Phoenix area and No. 2 in all of Arizona by Niche. LaSalle’s Research & Strategy Group ranks the Phoenix metro area the No. 2 market for projected apartment rent growth.

This offering marks JLL Exchange’s (JLLX) second fully subscribed DST syndication, following the full subscription of Johns Creek in June 2020. Together, these two DSTs represent the first 1031 programs offered by a daily-valued, perpetual NAV REIT advised by an institutional investment manager and sponsored by a leader in global real estate services. The JLLX program was created to offer private placements through the sale of interests in DSTs holding real properties sourced from JLL Income Property Trust’s portfolio or from third parties.

“We are extremely pleased by the market’s strong, positive response to JLLX San Marcos,” said Allan Swaringen, President and CEO of JLL Income Property Trust, noting the offering was fully subscribed at a near record pace. “Since the launch of our market-redefining, core, daily NAV REIT program more than eight years ago, the most asked for solution from financial advisors has been a companion 1031 exchange offering, and the market’s rapid response to our two initial offerings has exceeded our expectations.”

“We are delighted to have assisted JLLX San Marcos, DST investors achieve their 1031 goals. We believe the offering’s high quality property, relatively low fees, and institutional management strongly appealed to high net worth clients during the uncertainty of this pandemic,” said Drew Dornbusch, Head of the JLLX 1031 Platform.

Benefits of an Institutional 1031 Exchange Solution

JLL Income Property Trust is an institutionally managed, daily NAV REIT that gives investors access to a growing portfolio of commercial real estate investments selected by an institutional investment management team and sponsored by one of the world’s leading real estate services firms.

For more information on JLL Income Property Trust, please visit our website at www.jllipt.com.

About JLL Income Property Trust (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX),

Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. is a daily NAV REIT that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of high quality, income-producing apartment, industrial, office and grocery-anchored retail properties located in the United States. JLL Income Property Trust expects to further diversify its real estate portfolio over time, including on a global basis. For more information, visit www.jllipt.com.

About LaSalle Investment Management 

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

NOTE: This information discussed above is based on the market analysis and expectations of LaSalle and should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding LaSalle funds or any issuer or security in particular. The information presented herein is for illustrative and educational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law or where contrary to local law or regulation. Any such offer to invest, if made, will only be made to certain qualified investors by means of a private placement memorandum or applicable offering document and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Past performance is not indicative of future results, nor should any statements herein be construed as a prediction or guarantee of future results.

Company news

Mar 12, 2025 JLL recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® JLL has been named to the list every year since 2008.
Feb 11, 2025 Kunihiko Okumura and Steve Hyung Kim appointed Asia Pacific leaders Keith Fujii to assume the role of Chairman of Asia Pacific, with all changes to be effective July 1, 2025.
Architectural rendering of The Galleries redevelopment in Bristol. Mixed-use buildings with green balconies surround a vibrant pedestrian area. People stroll and relax among trees, planters, and outdoor cafes in this modern urban streetscape.
Jan 30, 2025 LaSalle and Deeley Freed obtain planning permission for Bristol shopping centre redevelopment Located on Gough Street, the asset will benefit from excellent rail, bus and tram links and help address the undersupply of student housing in the market.

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Each year LaSalle’s research and strategy team estimates the size of the income-producing real estate universe throughout the world, by country, and by segment. 2020 was a turbulent year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and this is reflected in our latest estimates. 

JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT advised by LaSalle Investment Management (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX), today announced the acquisition of Siena Suwanee Town Center, a 240-unit, luxury apartment community in the affluent north-Atlanta suburb of Suwanee, Georgia. The purchase price was approximately $70 million.

Suburban Atlanta is a recommended portfolio “overweight” and is ranked within the top quartile of LaSalle’s Research & Strategy Group’s proprietary market tracking database. Atlanta-area apartment investments have outperformed overall U.S. apartments within the NCREIF institutional index over 1, 3, 5 and 10-year periods. Sienna Suwanee Town Center is complemented by JLL Income Property Trust’s 2017 acquisition of The Reserve at John’s Creek Walk, a 210-unit Class A apartment community located in Johns Creek, less than 10 miles away. This northeast Atlanta submarket ranks favorably due to above market population and job growth, ranking 12th out of 150 U.S. cities in forecasted employment growth over the next four years.

Constructed in 2018, Sienna Suwanee Town Center features luxury unit finishes and provides residents with a robust community amenity package including a salt-water resort style pool and 24-hour multipurpose fitness center. The community also has desirable live/work/play features and is walking distance to numerous retail stores and restaurants, in addition to local community parks.

“This addition to our growing apartment portfolio fits extremely well with our suburban strategy to invest in amenity-rich, newer communities located in highly-rated school districts with high barriers to entry for new competition,” noted Allan Swaringen, JLL Income Property Trust President and CEO. “This investment brings our aggregate apartment allocation to over $1 billion, with 3,842 apartment units across 16 communities representing 33 percent of our $3.3 billion, 82-property portfolio. Our unique UPREIT structure along with our diversified portfolio and daily valuation were attractive to the sellers who chose to contribute this property in exchange for interests in our fund rather than selling for cash. This provided the owners of Sienna Suwannee a tax efficient sale with the benefit of long-term estate planning while allowing our fund to make a strategic acquisition with no cash outlay.”

The Gwinnett County area features schools rated A- by Niche.com and are Silver rated by LaSalle’s research group. The area’s high school ranks among the top 2 percent in the country. Historically, apartment communities located in areas featuring a combination of top household incomes and highly rated school districts have outperformed the broader apartment market. These communities tend to have restrictive apartment development policies creating strong barriers to entry.

About JLL Income Property Trust (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX),

Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. is a daily NAV REIT that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of high quality, income-producing apartment, industrial, office and grocery-anchored retail properties located in the United States. JLL Income Property Trust expects to further diversify its real estate portfolio over time, including on a global basis

About LaSalle Investment Management

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, we manage approximately $77 billion of assets in private equity, debt and public real estate investments as of Q4 2021. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including open- and closed-end funds, separate accounts and indirect investments. Our diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. For more information please visit www.lasalle.com and LinkedIn.

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And a look forward to 2021

Historians have plenty of material now to try to put the events of 2020 into perspective. Even without a global pandemic to contend with, the past year of shared calamity included political upheaval, wildfires, climate risk, social unrest, disputed elections, as well as trade relationships broken and re-formed. 


The 2020 time warp created vast differences in the pace of national economic rebounds.


A man jumping on the rocks where the big numbers 2020 and 2021 stand

Yet, the year will only make sense when it is placed alongside whatever happens next in 2021 and 2022. Telling the 2020 story without the next two years would be like stopping at episode 5 of a ten-part mini-series. In our Macro Indicator monthly reports in 2020, we found ourselves returning to the theme of the time-bending effects of the pandemic, touching on everything from our daily routines, to financial markets, and to the accelerating pace of change in tenant preferences and demand for different types of real estate. The shocking events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th add to this unsettling sense that time simultaneously stands still and races ahead when so much history occurs in a compressed period.

Financial and capital market valuations are the ultimate time distortion field, distilling all expectations about the present, near-term and long-term future cash flows into a “spot price.” Early in the pandemic, global financial markets focused overwhelmingly on the negative short-term economic fallout of COVID lockdowns – with global equities registering a -30.1% YTD decline as of March 23rd. Then, in a record-breaking turnaround, the world’s largest “continuous auction” stock markets looked beyond the short-term abyss to a brighter, long-term outlook underpinned by central bank support, fiscal stimulus, a healthy digital economy, and high expectations for vaccine rollout.

The 2020 time warp created vast differences in the pace of national economic rebounds. Most of Asia Pacific cautiously and carefully re-opened stores, offices, and public places in the weeks and months that followed the end of the Wuhan lockdown on April 8th. In the West, the process of closures and re-openings were more sporadic, inconsistently enforced, and adherence was haphazard. And now, large parts of Europe and North America are going back in time, with countries accounting for 15% of global GDP back under strict lockdown at year-end (see page 10 of this month’s deck).

Our January Macro Indicators deck provides a summary of relative real estate performance in 2020 and an update on the pandemic, vaccine, and financial market indicators likely to drive real estate demand and pricing in 2021. The tug of war between long- and short-term drivers is itself driven by expectations for permanent vs. temporary pandemic impacts. These expectations will drive movements in the yields, prices, and indices we track each month. These macro themes are also the focus of the 2021 edition of the Investment Strategy Annual (ISA).

We highlight five key ISA themes for real estate investment in this Macro Indicators deck: