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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 investment post-COVID: Technology is here to stay
Since March 2020, the real estate industry has experienced a large shift to a digital environment in the face of a global pandemic. As investors shift their attention to the future of commercial spaces in a tech-driven world, many are wondering which…
How to calculate the Internal Rate of Return and what it means for the real estate industry
For commercial real estate investors and owners, mitigating risk requires making informed decisions based not only on accurate data, but also on the projected return on investment and rate of return. One such tool asset managers can use to assess the…
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 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