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The Principal-Agent Relationship in Real Estate
What is the agency-principal relationship in real estate? In short: it’s the collaboration between real estate principals and their agents, setting the framework for how properties are bought, sold, and managed for the benefit of both the agenc…
6 habits of successful real estate investment managers
Today’s real estate investment managers must address a number of challenges to stay competitive in an ever-changing industry. In addition to meeting regulatory requirements and keeping up with the day-to-day operations, property investment managers are also faced with large volumes of data and tech-savvy investors. How does this impact the life of investment managers? It … Continued
Real estate valuations in the post-COVID-19 era
Ah, 2019, you wily rascal you. You strung us along with your record-breaking rental growth and transaction volume. The people I met in 2019 were either giddy with celebration of another year of strong performance, or eyeing the situation with utter s…
How to prepare for the end of the real estate market cycle
The real estate cycle is the biggest driver of investment activity, and if historical precedent and expert opinions are any indication, then we may be reaching the end and eventual restart of the cycle within the next few years. This potential downtu…
Client spotlight: Charter Hall relies on the MRI Investment Suite
Charter Hall is a leading Australian property group that has grown from a boutique investment management firm into a full-blown real estate investment trust (REIT). Today, the firm manages nearly $23B AUM across three different sectors and uses MRI I…
The pitfalls of Excel in real estate investment
When you consider the complex nature of managing an investment portfolio, not to mention the amount of data and money involved, it is surprising to find so many are still using Excel© as their primary investment tool. Whilst Excel is familiar and accessible to most, it lacks the technology and control that enables businesses to … Continued
Beyond financial modeling: Why real estate firms need to invest in technology
As the real estate investment industry evolves, financial modeling will remain a key factor in allowing real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other organizations that invest in real estate to make informed decisions and gain competitive advantage…
A Date with Big Data: first steps into property management software for real estate investors
Retail property management is as much to do with people as it is with bricks and mortar. That’s why understanding customer buying habits in detail is needed for retail property investors and their tenants to remain profitable.