Real Estate and Real Innovation

whitePaper | December 21, 2022

It was a year that brought market upheavals, geopolitical instability and economic conditions that few could have foreseen. Although 2023 is expected to bring with it some turbulence, at BlackRock Alternatives the outlook for the new year is one of cautious optimism. Near-term uncertainty presents an opportunity for investors to achieve their long-term objectives, by continuing to invest in durable global trends such as the transition to a lowcarbon economy, ever-expanding technology adoption and emerging demographic shifts.

whitePaper | January 30, 2020

This article is the third in a series discussing the disruptors that are remaking commercial real estate and will impact the way we live, build, work, play and invest. Rather than thinking about technology as a defensive, isolated disruption of commercial real estate, we need to contemplate technology in the context of a disruptive framework and consider how technology and accelerated change will impact the built environment. Being strategic and applying research will prove key in evaluating the demand for real estate, the impact of technological change, and potential sources of disruption to how we build.

whitePaper | January 18, 2023

Blockchain enables the internet of value. The way we identify ourselves, transact, access our data and invest, will be impacted by this technology in the coming decade. Major sectors such as banking and finance have already been transformed by this revolution. The next major disruption will be real-world assets that have been brought into the blockchain that allow anyone to bypass the current investment barriers.

whitePaper | March 2, 2023

The Australian property system fails both renters and landlords. Renters face fierce competition for leases and poor tenure security when they do find one. Meanwhile, up to two thirds of landlords get poorer financial returns than if they had invested in super, alongside property management headaches and unexpected maintenance costs. It is only by fully understanding what has led to this dynamic that we can design solutions that will actually work.

whitePaper | July 13, 2022

The post-pandemic phase has brought interesting challenges to the housing industry. During the pandemic, the industry enjoyed a high demand environment, low interest rates, and Fed-sponsored forbearance programs.

whitePaper | July 11, 2022

Few trends are as influential across industries as the growing need for sustainability. In this scenario, green buildings also assume an important role for investors. With buildings accounting for the largest share of the energy efficiency market, green buildings represent a global investment opportunity. According to the United Nations (UN), by 2050, about 68% of humanity will live in cities, which account for only 3% of the Earth's surface and consume 78% of energy and produce 60% of greenhouse gas emissions.