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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
The digital components of a winning real estate investment strategy
Technology is a fundamental component for institutional investors and real estate investment managers, with increasing importance on support for investment strategies and essential building services. Having experienced irreversible land
Predicting the future – what could help us spot the next COVID-19 level shift?
This opinion piece was written by Arik Kogan, VP of Finance & Investment Solutions at MRI Software, and was featured in the EG UK Cities Investor Guide, published 3, June 2021. Read more here. Machine learning and AI is going to be an extremely
Become a data visionary: Four questions to ask your analytical team to future-proof your investment strategies
It’s unlikely that anybody could have predicted the real estate market shifts over the past 12 months. As in many other industries, it’s likely that the landscape is forever changed, and the real estate industry can expect to face some further cu
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
Navigating uncertainty with real estate Investment Management software
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create volatility in the market and impact the performance of real estate portfolios for investors, analysts, asset managers and fund managers. During uncertain times, Investment Management software and services can
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