As the search for profits pushes investors up the risk curve, real estate investment firms must rely on strong international leaders.
The rapid expansion of non-bank lenders into the commercial and residential real estate space has dramatically increased competition in safe markets, diminishing the potential for sizable returns.
Real estate investment funds must look to emerging markets for high earning investments. To capitalise on the opportunities in new markets, REITs and other investment funds require internationally experienced leaders with the local and regional knowledge required to mitigate risk and create a profitable portfolio.
With low interest rates across the Eurozone, institutional investors, family offices, international investors, and private equity funds are competing for premium core assets whilst many are investing in more opportunistic real estate asset classes across Europe or in new international markets.
Odgers Berndtson works with clients to recruit international teams with a strong track record in different sectors who are capable of delivering and optimizing their allocation strategy within their defined risk profile.