CHICAGO (September 17, 2024) – Elena Alschuler, LaSalle’s Americas Head of Sustainability has been recognized with the Nareit 2024 Sustainable Leadership Award on behalf of JLL Income Property Trust.   

Nareit presented the inaugural Sustainability Impact Awards at its REITworks: 2024 Sustainability & Social Responsibility Conference in McLean, VA. The awards recognize REITs for implementing sustainable practices that demonstrate leadership, ingenuity, and environmental impact in the commercial real estate industry.

Elena was recognized for her leadership in sustainability in the built environment, and her collaboration with industry peers to share knowledge and develop best practices.  This is exemplified in Elena’s recent role as chair for the CRREM North America Working Group which is working to develop decarbonization pathways to benchmark transition risk.

Nareit Senior Vice President of Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability, Jessica Long said: “We are excited to highlight Elena and JLL Income Property Trust who are raising the bar for advancing sustainability practices in their operations, buildings, communities, and across the broader REIT and commercial real estate industry.”

LaSalle Global Head of Climate and Carbon, Julie Manning said: “This award is a well-deserved recognition of Elena’s exceptional contributions to sustainable real estate practices. Her innovative strategies and tireless efforts have not only elevated LaSalle’s program but are also working to set new benchmarks for the entire industry. Elena’s work exemplifies our commitment to exploring sustainable solutions that can drive investment performance.”

JLL Income Property Trust, President and CEO, Allan Swaringen said: “At JLL Income Property Trust, we believe sustainability initiatives can drive value and mitigate risk. We integrate these sustainability principles in our portfolio construction, acquisitions and asset management activities, resulting in a tailored approach to each property in our portfolio. Elena has been at the forefront of driving these efforts, and this recognition by Nareit is a testament to her commitment.”

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About LaSalle Investment Management | Investing Today. For Tomorrow.

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, LaSalle manages US$84.8 billion of assets in private and public real estate equity and debt investments as of Q2 2024. LaSalle’s diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles, including separate accounts, open- and closed-end funds, public securities and entity-level investments.

For more information, please visit www.lasalle.com, and LinkedIn.

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

Nareit serves as the worldwide representative voice for REITs and publicly traded real estate companies with an interest in U.S. real estate. Nareit’s members are REITs and other real estate companies throughout the world that own, operate, and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study, and service those businesses. Nareit’s focus is to broaden and deepen REIT ownership to help a growing set of everyday American investors enjoy the benefits of holding real estate in a well-diversified portfolio, while increasing capital sources that invest in America’s future. Nareit is the exclusive registered trademark of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc.^®, 1875 I St., NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20006-5413. Follow us on REIT.com. Copyright^© 2024 by Nareit^®. All rights reserved.

London (March 11, 2024) – LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”), the global real estate investment manager, has appointed Bouygues Rénovation Privée (“Bouygues”) as the main contractor for the redevelopment of Bergère, a landmark office-led, highly-amenitized workspace project in Paris.

Situated in the 9th Arrondissement, Bergère is in a prime location in the heart of Paris, surrounded by a thriving cluster of companies from across technology, fashion, and financial and professional services. It forms part of a vibrant urban environment with a high concentration of restaurants, bars, shops, department stores, and cultural and leisure facilities. Positioned just 150 metres from the Grands Boulevards metro station, Bergère also benefits from convenient transport links and access to three of Paris’s largest transportation hubs: Gare du Nord, Saint Lazare and Chatelet – Les Halles. The renovated building will have a floor area of approximately 26,850 square meters and was redesigned by the leading French architectural firm PCA-Stream.

Scheduled for completion in Q1 2026, the redevelopment of Bergère will incorporate industry-leading sustainability practices. This will involve a sensitive restoration of the building’s architectural heritage while upgrading the technical equipment to meet operational Net Zero Carbon goals. The project will prioritise the reuse of materials to minimise the projected embodied carbon associated, and the building is targeting a BREEAM Excellent certification, with a 50% reduction in operational CO2e and a 20% reduction in embodied CO2e compared with the benchmark for Parisian office renovations.

The redevelopment will also look to meet future tenant requirements and evolving work trends with high-quality amenities to promote in-person interaction and facilitate a hybrid working, including an auditorium, business centre, bars and restaurants, event spaces and a media broadcast studio.

Marc Fauchille, Head of Development and Repurposing, Europe, LaSalle Investment Management, commented: “We are excited to work together with the experience and expertise at Bouygues Bâtiment Ile-de-France on Bergère, to create an innovative and truly revolutionary workspace in the heart of Paris. Bergère is set to be a prime office-led development in Paris, situated in a highly sought-after location in one of the strongest European markets. The project is already attracting a high level of tenant interest given its quality, location and sustainability credentials.”

Thomas Rousseau, Managing Director of Bouygues Bâtiment Ile-de-France Rénovation Privée, adds: “We are very proud to have been selected by LaSalle Investment Management for this Parisian prime office restructuring operation, which is also listed as a Historic Monument. The teams were particularly driven by the ambition of the project, the technical complexity as well as the challenges in terms of uses and the environment. This success is the result of collective work. Our teams are already mobilized to highlight their expertise and know-how in heritage restoration, our core business. This building is a real showcase for our company in terms of decarbonization, exemplarity and innovation. A big thank you to LaSalle Investment Management and its partners for trusting us with the realization of this exceptional project.

LaSalle acquired Bergère, on behalf of Encore+, its flagship open-ended pan-European fund, in May 2020 from BNP Paribas in a sale-and-leaseback transaction.

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About LaSalle Investment Management | Investing Today. For Tomorrow.
LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, LaSalle manages approximately US $90 billion of assets in private and public real estate equity and debt investments as of Q4 2024. LaSalle’s diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles, including separate accounts, open- and closed-end funds, public securities and entity-level investments. For more information, please visit www.lasalle.com, and LinkedIn.

Marketing Disclaimer: This information 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 information purposes only 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. Please refer to the offering documents Encore+ for detailed information on the risks, reward and performance information of the Fund.

CHICAGO (January 11, 2024) – LaSalle Investment Management (LaSalle) has closed on the acquisition of Canal Crossing Logistics Center, a core industrial warehouse located in Phoenix, AZ. The acquisition was made on behalf of the firm’s U.S. core open-ended fund LaSalle Property Fund (LPF).

The property is 100% leased to a leading provider of alternative aftermarket, specialty salvage and recycled auto parts to repair and accessorize vehicles. The tenant is a wholly owned subsidiary of LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ), which has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. The property is centrally located in the Sky Harbor Airport submarket, offering immediate access to major transportation corridors and connectivity to the Phoenix metropolitan area. Built in 2015, the property features a highly functional site plan with Class A building specifications.

Jim Garvey, President and Portfolio Manager, LaSalle Property Fund said: “This acquisition is a great fit for our portfolio and reflects our strategy to increase the Fund’s industrial allocation through investment in infill submarkets within high-growth metropolitan markets.”

Matt Bogovich, Vice President of Transactions added: “We are pleased to have acquired such a high-quality industrial asset in a strategic infill submarket of Phoenix. The Airport Submarket is the most established industrial cluster in the MSA, and this asset stands out given its newer construction and modern features.”

About LaSalle Property Fund

LaSalle Property Fund invests in and manages a portfolio of diversified high-quality core real estate assets in major markets across the US in the industrial, multifamily, office, retail and niche sectors. Since its inception in 2010, LaSalle Property Fund has focused on creating and managing a portfolio with an emphasis on property types with strong growth potential and lesser risk of disruption from secular changes. The Fund’s assets are diversified across major and niche property sectors in major American markets, aiming to provide reliable returns.

About LaSalle Investment Management | Investing Today. For Tomorrow.

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, LaSalle manages over $89 billion of assets in private and public real estate equity and debt investments as of Q3 2023. LaSalle’s diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including separate accounts, open- and closed-end funds, public securities and entity-level investments. For more information please visit http://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.

MONTREAL (December 20, 2023) – Ivanhoé Cambridge (“IC”) announced today that it has syndicated a 49% stake of Vaughan Mills shopping center to LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”), as part of a syndication process. The 49% share represents one of the largest retail transactions Ivanhoé Cambridge has made over the past few years.

Per the syndication terms, Ivanhoé Cambridge and LaSalle will serve as co-owners, as IC will continue to act as asset manager in executing the property business plan.

“We are thrilled to share the news of this enhanced partnership with LaSalle, a sophisticated player who will contribute to the continued success of this property,” said Annie Houle, Head of Canada at Ivanhoé Cambridge. “Vaughan Mills is a prominent shopping center that has stood out over the past twenty years, highlighting the strength of retail.” 

“We are pleased to continue to build a successful relationship with Ivanhoé Cambridge, a valued best-in-class global partner and real estate leader,” said Stephen Robertson, Head of Canada Transactions at LaSalle.

Stuart Sziklas, Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at LaSalle, added, “Winning retail centers have remained quite resilient through cycles, and Vaughan Mills’ leasing and occupancy track record highlights its premier location and status in the market.”

Located in Vaughan, Ontario, Vaughan Mills is visited by over 13 million people annually. The shopping center stands out thanks to its unique positioning, a distinctive 1.7 km, 1 level “race track-style” configuration, and its retail offering of both regular and outlet brands, with a strong focus on entertainment and leisure.

Vaughan Mills is 97% leased, with a significant mix of international and national brands. The shopping center underwent an expansion in 2015 and is certified BOMA Best Platinum, the highest level for this program supporting smart and sustainable building operations worldwide.

CBRE Limited acted as real estate advisors and RBC Capital Markets Realty Inc. acted as financial advisors to Ivanhoé Cambridge.

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 1,500 buildings, primarily in the industrial and logistics, office, residential and retail sectors. Ivanhoé Cambridge held C$77 billion in real estate assets as of December 31, 2022, and is a real estate subsidiary of CDPQ (cdpq.com), a global investment group. For more information:  ivanhoecambridge.com. 

About LaSalle Investment Management | Investing Today. For Tomorrow.

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, LaSalle manages over $89 billion of assets in private and public real estate property and debt investments as of Q3 2023. LaSalle’s diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including separate accounts, open- and closed-end funds, public securities and entity-level investments. For more information please visit http://www.lasalle.com, and LinkedIn.

CHICAGO (December 11, 2023) – LaSalle Investment Management (LaSalle) is pleased to announce it has been named a Best Place to Work in Money Management for 2023 by Pensions & Investments (P&I). This marks the eighth consecutive year LaSalle has received this prestigious recognition.

Presented by Pensions & Investments, the 12^th annual survey and recognition program is dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers in the money management industry.

Kristy Heuberger, LaSalle Americas Co-Head, said: “Being honored as a ‘Best Place to Work’ for an eighth year is a testament to the foundational elements of LaSalle’s success: our people and our culture. We’re proud that the culture every employee at LaSalle works hard to foster continues to be recognized.”

Brad Gries, LaSalle Americas Co-Head, added: “Our culture is reflected in everything we do at LaSalle, whether it’s providing exceptional client service,driving investment performance, developing talent, growing careers, or simply making LaSalle a place that people enjoy coming to work. We thank our employees for continuing to make our firm a Best Place to Work in Money Management.”

P&I Chief Operating Officer Nikki Pirrello said: “A strong workplace culture that supports talent, advocates progress and drives innovation is paramount to driving the best outcomes and these asset managers demonstrate that. Congratulations to the 2023 honorees for their commitment to employee well-being, attractive incentive structures and talent development that demonstrate how investing in your employees can elevate our industry to greater heights.”

P&I Executive Editor Julie Tatge said: “As their employees attest, the companies named to this year’s Best Places to Work list demonstrate a commitment to building and maintaining a strong workplace culture.  Even as firms grappled with volatile markets and ongoing stresses from the pandemic, their employees said they felt strong support from their managers, enabling them 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. For a complete list of the 2023 Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management winners and write-ups, go to www.pionline.com/BPTW2023.

About LaSalle Investment Management | Investing Today. For Tomorrow.

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, LaSalle manages over $89 billion of assets in private and public real estate property and debt investments as of Q3 2023. LaSalle’s diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including separate accounts, open- and closed-end funds, public securities and entity-level investments. For more information please visit http://www.lasalle.com, and LinkedIn.

London (December 11, 2023) – LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”), the global real estate investment manager, has secured planning permission to redevelop and refurbish Bergère – a landmark office-led, highly-amenitized workspace project in Paris.

The building is renowned for its striking façade and exceptional architectural features, such as the main atrium and the monumental staircase. Redesigned by the leading French architectural firm PCA-Stream, the redevelopment is expected to complete by Q1 2026 and will have a lettable floor area of approximately 26,500 square meters.

Located in the 9th Arrondissement, in the heart of Paris, the building is in a prime location surrounded by a thriving cluster of companies from across technology, fashion, and financial and professional services. It forms part of a vibrant urban environment with a high concentration of restaurants, bars, shops, department stores, and cultural and leisure facilities. The demand-supply imbalance for office space in the area remains acute, with Paris CBD vacancy at 1.9% compared to a European average of 7.4% as of Q3 2023, according to JLL. The area also boasts excellent transport links, just 150 metres from the Grands Boulevards metro station, providing immediate access to three of Paris’s largest transportation hubs: Gare du Nord, Saint Lazare and Chatelet – Les Halles.

The new development will meet future tenant requirements and evolving work trends, offering state-of-the-art environmental performance ratings with high-quality amenities. These include amenities to promote in-person interaction and hybrid working, including an auditorium, business center, bars and restaurants, event spaces and a media broadcast studio. It will house 442 bicycle parking spaces, with direct access from the street, as well as changing rooms, fitness facilities and 75 EV charging stations. It will also comprise street-facing food and beverage, and a retail unit designated for affordable rent for social impact-related businesses to support the local community. It will also increase the site’s green outdoor space by 50% to more than 2,000 sqm, including a garden, two court yards and two rooftop terraces.

The project will be redeveloped with industry-leading sustainability processes and credentials in mind. This comprehensive development will involve a sensitive restoration of the building’s architectural heritage while upgrading the technical equipment to meet operational Net Zero Carbon goals. It will also prioritise the reuse of materials to reduce the projected embodied carbon associated with the project.

The building aims for a BREEAM Excellent and HQE Excellent certification with a 50% reduction in operational CO2e, and a BBCA (Bâtiment Bas Carbone) targeting a 20% reduction in embodied CO2e compared to existing Parisian office refurbishment benchmarks. It will also target the BiodiverCity label for its increase in green space and biodiversity onsite, and the project has been designed to meet the Décret Tertiaire 2050 requirements.

LaSalle has appointed JLL as principal leasing agent, with CBRE and BNP Paribas. 

David Ironside, Fund Manager of LaSalle Encore+, commented: “The refurbishment and redevelopment of Bergère will provide a truly revolutionary workspace in the heart of Paris. The European office market has become polarised, with performance increasingly distinguished by quality, location and sustainability credentials. There is growing demand for centrally-located, recently refurbished assets with superior environmental performance ratings that align with the new standards of tenant expectations. Bergère will meet all these demands, and we are excited to unveil this new development.”

Marc Fauchille, Head of Development and Re-purposing, Europe, LaSalle Investment Management, added: “Central Paris is one of the strongest European office markets, with extremely low vacancy rates and rising demand for the highest quality space. We expect this highly amentizied building will benefit from increasing rental growth due to its outstanding central location and features that appeal to tenants and the people who work, live and socialise in this area. We will also be allocating space to support local social impact-related business, which we hope can make a real positive difference in the neighbouring community.”

LaSalle acquired Bergère, on behalf of Encore+, its flagship open-ended pan-European fund, in May 2020 from BNP Paribas in a sale-and-leaseback transaction.

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About LaSalle Investment Management | Investing Today. For Tomorrow.
LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, LaSalle manages approximately $78 billion of assets in private and public real estate property and debt investments as of Q1 2023. LaSalle’s diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles, including separate accounts, open- and closed-end funds, public securities and entity-level investments. For more information, please visit www.lasalle.com, and LinkedIn.

Marketing Disclaimer: This information 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 information purposes only 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. Please refer to the offering documents Encore+ for detailed information on the risks, reward and performance information of the Fund.

CHICAGO (Dec. 5, 2023) – The US and Canadian real estate markets continue to see subdued transaction volume and a wait-and-see approach from investors amid their respective central banks’ campaigns to snuff out inflation through interest rate hikes. LaSalle’s Insights, Strategy and Analysis (ISA) Outlook 2024 makes the case that secular trends, not cyclical trends, may hold answers as to where winning property types will land in 2024, with the early half of the year looking similar to 2023 and the potential for a rebound later in the year.

The report will be released in regional chapters throughout November and December, and can be viewed at: www.lasalle.com/Outlook2024.

The ISA Outlook 2024 looks at five key themes from a global and regional level:

1. The search for peak interest rates
2. Solving the capital stack equation
3. Coming off the boil
4. Beyond bifurcation
5. The changing definition of quality and core

On a broad basis in the Americas, the report observes a potential recovery later in 2024, a continued focus on interest rates and their impact and the potential for supply weighing on real estate fundamentals.

Brian Klinksiek, Global Head of Research and Strategy at LaSalle, said: “Significant unknowns remain in the global real estate market as we head into 2024, including interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and whether major economies may tip into recession. While it’s very difficult to time markets, data on previous down cycles suggest that it’s often during unsettled periods that savvy investors can find strong value in real estate, making this a potentially strong vintage for investment.”

Select ISA Outlook 2024 findings for North America include:

• The residential (encompassing both single-family rental and apartments) sector continues to see healthy fundamentals. However, as the report notes, residential properties that were bought at peak pricing in 2021 and 2022 and financed with elevated levels of floating rate debt will need to either be recapitalized or sold which may cause a cooling effect on the sector in 2024. The industrial sector will also cool from peak performance levels, with pockets of softening rents in some markets. Both residential and industrial will benefit in time from the reduced levels of new development starts in 2023 and beyond.
• Select sub-sectors of retail such as US grocery-anchored properties are seeing a boost in investor confidence. Limited new supply and a better understanding of which assets are better positioned is creating confidence that these properties can be an accretive portion of a balanced real estate portfolio.
• The question around the future of office properties continues to be pervasive, and something investors are watching closely. The report observes a divide between Canadian and US office markets with Canada slightly better positioned than the US due to lease structures. The US continues to deal with substantial work-from-home headwinds. The report notes that widespread distress may lead to high-risk, high-reward opportunities for investors.

Rich Kleinman, Co-CIO and Head of Research & Strategy for the Americas at LaSalle, said, “Looking at real estate investment solely through the lens of interest rates means you’re missing the bigger picture as we believe sectors and markets will adjust to rates at varying speeds. Investors with dry powder, flexibility and who can identify price gaps are likely to come out as winners in this transitional market.”

Chris Langstaff, Head of Research & Strategy for Canada at LaSalle, said, “Looking to 2024, we expect that in the midst of a continued softening of the Canadian economy in the near term, the strong migration trends will support long-term growth of the Canadian economy. This will particularly benefit the apartment and industrial sectors when economic growth resumes.”

About LaSalle Investment Management | Investing Today. For Tomorrow.

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, LaSalle manages approximately $89 billion of assets in private and public real estate property and debt investments as of Q3 2023. LaSalle’s diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. The firm sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including separate accounts, open- and closed-end funds, public securities and entity-level investments. For more information, please visit www.lasalle.com, and LinkedIn.

Forward looking statement

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.

LONDON (29 November 2023) – Despite a challenging macroeconomic picture, European real estate has begun to acclimatise to higher interest rates and will offer some of the world’s most attractive supply-demand dynamics next year, according to the Insights, Strategy and Analysis (ISA) Outlook 2024 report published by global real estate investment manager LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”).

Last year’s report predicted European macro headwinds and a stall in capital markets activity, but also strong real estate market fundamentals. Looking ahead, the 2024 ISA Outlook for Europe describes how investors that are ready to move out of waiting mode, with realistic expectations for operating income growth, can find compelling new investment opportunities.

This year’s report identifies five trends that differentiate Europe and earn the region’s real estate assets an important place in investors’ property portfolios:

• Europe’s city centre vibrancy and occupier demand have strongly rebounded
• The region’s firms and individuals are taking the lead in decarbonization
• Skilled migration is supporting growth
• Expansion of the EU’s single market is regaining traction
• The high prevalence of inflation-index commercial leases in the EU has helped the region’s property cash flows to better keep pace with inflation  

These trends are driving demand in particular for logistics and rental housing, as well as superior performance by offices in the ‘super-prime’ segment.

Macro challenges but appealing supply-demand dynamics

Having defied expectations of a recession in 2023, Europe still faces elevated recession risk. Inflation has begun to abate but proven comparatively stubborn, particularly in the UK, inducing higher policy rates from the ECB and Bank of England. As the delayed impact of rising rates begins to bite, European property markets enter 2024 searching for a clear peak in interest rates – as well as an end to the war in Ukraine.

Europe’s occupational fundamentals are coming off the boil of recent years, with rental growth set to cool to its lowest level since 2020 next year. However, we expect that average rent growth should remain positive, especially for logistics and rental housing – even in an economic downturn – helped by low vacancy rates relative to history.

In logistics, while demand has cooled across Europe and vacancy is ticking up from extremely low levels, a shrinking construction pipeline means that the long-term revenue growth outlook remains very bright. The scope for further e-commerce market penetration is, conversely, a headwind for European retail. However, assets such as outlet centers with turnover-linked leases have lifted revenues in line with nominal sales growth.

Investors in Europe can access strategies rooted in barriers to supply, arising from Europe’s high (and rising) constraints on development. Nowhere does this apply more than in the residential sector, where the undersupply is chronic, while migration powers long-term demand growth. Surging student demand and rising mortgage rates are causing people to rent for longer and until later in life, boosting demand further in Purpose-Built Student Accommodation and rental housing specifically.

Opportunities on the leading edge of offices

European city centers are returning to their pre-Covid levels of vibrancy, attracting office occupiers and capital to more central locations. To better understand how this spectrum of office quality is evolving, we recommend going beyond ‘bifurcation’ alone in segmenting the market. The widening gaps between leading and lagging offices are determined by a range of many factors like location, design, amenities and sustainability.

In London, “super-prime” office buildings command significant rent premiums to “prime” averages. Since 2019, the UK capital’s median office relocation was from a non-BREEAM-rated EPC-D building to BREEAM Excellent / EPC-B or better. Across Paris and London, new offices’ vacancy rate is c.2%, three times less than for second-hand offices. Notably, centrally located, modern offices in Paris and Munich have defied subdued transaction levels and remain liquid, with sales attracting respectable bidder pools.

Alternative lenders gain momentum

Outside of these pockets of investment activity, alternative lenders are well positioned to solve capital stack equations in 2024, filling gaps created by  banks’ reduction in LTVs to provide debt financing that generates attractive risk-adjusted returns.

Dan Mahoney, Head of European Research and Strategy at LaSalle, said: “What we are seeing in Europe is real estate markets beginning to acclimatise to the higher-rate environment and gradually shift out of the waiting mode that has chilled transaction volumes in 2023. The continent’s distinct combination of rebounding city vibrancy, high supply barriers and compelling conditions for debt make it an important allocation in global real estate portfolios.”

Brian Klinksiek, Global Head of Research and Strategy at LaSalle, added: “Significant unknowns remain in the global real estate market as we head into 2024, including interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and whether major economies may tip into recession. While it’s very difficult to time markets, data on previous down cycles suggest that it’s often during unsettled periods that savvy investors can find strong value in real estate, making this a potentially strong vintage for investment.”

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About LaSalle Investment Management | Investing Today. For Tomorrow.

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, LaSalle manages approximately $78 billion of assets in private and public real estate property and debt investments as of Q1 2023. LaSalle’s diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles, including separate accounts, open- and closed-end funds, public securities and entity-level investments. 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.

SINGAPORE (November 16, 2023) — LaSalle announced today that a fund it manages (the “fund”), in a joint venture with TE Capital Partners (“TEC”), has executed a Put and Call Option Agreement (“PCOA”) to acquire a 11-storey Grade A office building at 103 Penang Road, Singapore 238467, also known as VisionCrest Commercial (the “asset”). The joint venture is operated by a subsidiary of TEC.

Part of VisionCrest, a mixed-use development that also comprises a gazetted national monument, the House of Tan Yeok Nee, as well as four residential blocks with 265 units in total, the asset includes retail space on the ground floor.

The freehold, high-spec, LEED Gold certified asset, which has a strata area of 154,711 square feet, is centrally located in Singapore’s prime Orchard Road precinct, with excellent connectivity including a 5-minute walk to Dhoby Ghaut Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Station, which is served by three major train lines (North-South, North-East and Circle Lines). Not only does the asset enjoy immediate access to abundant retail, dining, entertainment and accommodation options at its doorstep, it is also expected to benefit from the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s plan to rejuvenate the Orchard Road precinct to strengthen its position as one of Asia’s most sought after retail and commercial corridors.

The asset offers a strong cash flow profile, with an occupancy rate of 99% that is backed by a diverse roster of multinational tenants including Manulife Financial Advisers, Puma Sports SEA Trading and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

As the second project by the joint venture between TEC and the fund, this transaction reflects the managers’ confidence in the stability and resilience of Singapore’s office sector, as well as its potential for mid- to long-term capital value growth and preservation.

George Goh, Head of Acquisitions and Asset Management, Southeast Asia, LaSalle Investment Management said, “We are pleased to extend the strong and fruitful partnership we’ve had with TEC. This asset is a very rare freehold offering in a well-performing market, with potential for value-add and growth.”

Claire Tang, Co-CIO Asia Pacific, LaSalle Investment Management said, “This asset is a strategic addition to the fund’s portfolio as we respond to the continued interest of global institutional investors and private investors in the Singapore’s office sector, buoyed by sustained occupier demand in this market.”

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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.