Longer-form thinking on where the market goes.
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Commentary on the impact of new Residential Investment Framework (RIF) policy on UK housing market and investment dynamics.
Analysis of the role historic building conversions and adaptive reuse play in addressing housing supply challenges.
Commentary on the UK's Residential Investment Fund (RIF) mechanism as a vehicle for directing capital into affordable housing development and investment.
Analysis of Ontario's residential housing crisis and underlying development challenges.
CBIC publication examining expansion of social rental housing in Brazil through multifamily residential models.
Brazilian construction industry analysis addressing social rental housing as a policy mechanism to address the national housing deficit.
Walker & Dunlop reports on key insights and outcomes from affordable housing conferences held in the Southeast region.
By Hollie Croft and Nicholas Heckman On July 11, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law, bringing about several changes designed to increase housing supply and affordability. Section… The post Institutional BTR Buyers Face New Federal Limits appeared first on Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business .
Analysis of potential policy impacts from the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on U.S. housing supply dynamics.
By Hollie Croft and Nicholas Heckman On July 11, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law, bringing about several changes designed to increase housing supply and affordability. Section… The post Institutional Homebuyers Face New Federal Limits appeared first on Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business .
CBRE examines affordable housing's characteristics and performance as an investment asset class.
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Disclaimer: This is an excerpt from Trepp's "Freezing the Rent: How Expenses Impact the Multifamily Investor" paper. Click here to access it . Rent control debates usually focus on tenants, affordability, and housing policy. Investors and lenders, however, tend to focus somewhere else entirely: net operating income…
Bij de Nederlandse woningbouwopgave gaat veel aandacht uit naar stikstof, vergunningen, ruimtelijke ordening en personeelstekorten. Maar daarmee raakt een fundamenteler probleem onderbelicht: de beschikbaarheid van kapitaal, schrijven vastgoedfinancieringsexperts Roel van de Bilt en Rob Wismans in hun nieuwste…
Image CEO Sam Landy discusses manufactured housing demand, policy momentum, and how REIT access to capital creates a lasting competitive advantage.
Last month, REFIRE published a guest column by REM Capital 's CEO Jan Bewarder , setting out how generous Germany's 2026 subsidy environment had become for real estate investors and describing a rare window in which previously unviable projects could once again make financial sense. That assessment is holding up…
At the 2026 ULI Carolinas Meeting, leaders from government, life sciences, and professional sports argued that housing, infrastructure, and energy systems—not population growth itself—will determine whether the region can sustain its momentum.
Sinds 1 juli 2026 is de Wet versterking regie volkshuisvesting grotendeels in werking. Volkshuisvestingsprogramma's krijgen een belangrijkere rol, procedures veranderen en gemeenten krijgen nieuwe verplichtingen. Advocaat Zerliene Kruiver-Millenaar van TeekensKarstens advocaten notarissen vertelt wat er verandert…
By Carl Malcolm and W. Brian Keith Across the United States, aging regional malls are entering a new phase in the evolution of suburban landscapes. Once designed as inward-facing retail… The post How Aging Malls are Being Transformed Into Mixed-Use Neighborhoods appeared first on Multifamily & Affordable Housing…
The nation’s worsening housing shortage has collided with a macroeconomic environment that makes it difficult for developers to start new projects, and states across the country are looking for new ways to help advance development. A 2-year-old program...
It’s become fashionable in New York City commercial real estate to bash the state’s 485-x program, which provides tax incentives for new residential development in certain areas of the five boroughs in exchange for including affordable housing. The criticism revolves around 485-x’s higher construction wage…
LARGE-scale regeneration schemes risk creating a sense of ‘cultural displacement’ among older residents, a University of Manchester report has warned. The report’s authors said that regeneration must do more than build new homes and infrastructure, with investment also needed in community centres, faith spaces,…
By Rajiv Ramakrishnan Veterans are not a one-size-fits-all population. Some are transitioning back to civilian life after active service, while others are aging in place or living with physical injuries,… The post Designing with Purpose: How Architecture Supports Veteran Communities appeared first on Multifamily &…
CBRE Investment Management examines the strategic role of affordable housing in institutional capital allocation and portfolio construction.
CBRE Investment Management explores the role of social housing as essential infrastructure and its implications for real estate investment strategy.
CBRE Investment Management examines Europe's housing supply constraints and capital solutions required to address residential development challenges across the region.
Het beleid gericht op meer betaalbare woningen in de nieuwbouw zorgt niet voor meer betaalbare woningen op de totale Nederlandse woningmarkt.
By Danny Fishman, CEO, co-founder, GAIA Real Estate The country’s broader middle class is facing a housing crisis: a growing gap in available, high-quality rental options. High-demand markets like Miami and New York City are now appearing in headlines on two lists at once. Miami is called out as oversupplied but is…
The Fifth Estate - With the end of the National Rental Affordability Scheme, ABC Four Corners revealed damning evidence that developers were also using the government’s lucrative infill affordable housing scheme to build luxury apartments. Affordable housing is earning developers millions; it’s time to change tack…
San Diego’s multifamily and affordable housing markets are heading into a “transition” phase, according to Chase Rongé, principal and director at MVE + Partners, a California architecture firm. But what does that look like across the city? Multifamily...
Early evidence shows Grosvenor Hart Homes' integrated social housing and specialist support model achieving improved outcomes while reducing costs and local government budget pressure.
Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation and The Daniels Corporation have developed a scalable affordable housing model at 1707 Ritson Road North in Oshawa, Ontario.
Portugal's State Secretary for Housing defends new rental regulation framework as surgical changes that maintain tenant protections rather than revolutionary reform.
Explores cooperative housing models as a potential solution to address affordability challenges in residential real estate markets.
Analysis of affordable housing's emerging strategic importance within Germany's recovering real estate market.
This is a viewpoint commentary published by Cushman & Wakefield in July 2026 examining the housing multiplier effect in Australia, with coverage spanning the office, industrial, homebuilders, single-family rental, and affordable housing sectors. The piece focuses on the Australian market, with particular emphasis on Sydney.
Walker & Dunlop guidance on using bridge financing as a readiness tool to prepare affordable housing projects for permanent debt solutions.
Walker & Dunlop examines the transition of factory-built affordable housing from pilot initiatives to scalable market solutions.
Communities thrive when buildings support people throughout different stages of life. Today, developers, architects, and planners are looking beyond immediate project goals and exploring how design can contribute to long-term well-being, resilience, and economic value. This shift has increased interest in concepts…
A joint research paper examining Australia's retirement housing shortfall and the projected demand drivers from the over-50s demographic.
For people who live in, own or manage affordable housing, energy efficiency can offer significant benefits beyond energy savings. Research from the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) shows that owners… The post Five Benefits Of Energy Upgrades in Affordable Housing appeared first on Multifamily & Affordable Housing…
The city's overhaul of permitting, plan review, and long-range planning offers practical lessons for municipalities seeking to speed housing and commercial development.
Congress’ passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which became law this past weekend without President Trump’s signature, marks “one of the most significant federal housing reform efforts in decades, reflecting a bipartisan shift toward addressing the nation’s affordability problem,” Marcus & Millichap…
Five ways in which the legislation will shift the funding and regulatory landscape.
AFIRE Summit #19 featured analysis of Gulf family office investment strategies shifting toward U.S. logistics, data centers, and housing sectors.
AFIRE Summit #19 examines whether migration patterns from coastal to Sunbelt regions are meaningfully constrained by NIMBYism and local zoning policies affecting housing supply.
Interview or commentary featuring LGI Homes leadership discussing company strategy, market positioning, and approaches to housing affordability in the current environment.
Hurricane season officially began on June 1, and for property owners and managers across the Gulf Coast and Southeast, preparation should already be underway. While NOAA predicts less hurricane activity… The post Preparing for Hurricane Season: A Guide for Owners and Operators appeared first on Multifamily &…
Examines the impact of permitted development rights (PDR) policy changes enabling commercial-to-residential conversions in the UK market.
Analysis examining the structural relationship between housing supply constraints and affordability across different price segments in the U.S. residential market.
The National Multifamily Housing Council presents a toolkit addressing housing affordability solutions applicable within the current generation.
NMHC Research Foundation study analyzing long-term filtering dynamics and housing transitions in the U.S. apartment sector across four decades.
Examines the role of tax incentives as policy tools in supporting residential development and housing market expansion.
White paper addressing fair housing compliance considerations related to familial status and occupancy policies in multifamily housing.
White paper examining HUD's regulatory actions and enforcement positions related to disparate impact doctrine in housing.
National Multifamily Housing Council outlines policy recommendations aimed at improving apartment affordability through 2035.
By Jeff Goll The headlines on multifamily have not caught up to the data. After two years of being the asset class everyone wanted to disparage, the U.S. apartment market… The post Multifamily Market Moves Past Supply Shock appeared first on Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business .
Gerald Eve examines policy and financial mechanisms to accelerate residential development activity in the London market.
CBRE brief examining affordable housing's characteristics and performance as a resilient real estate asset class.
CBRE and Hamburg Team examine social infrastructure as an investment opportunity and future priority.
CBRE examines strategies for optimizing design and construction costs in integrated retirement community developments to improve affordability.