AREF Newsletter
This month’s newsletter is a bumper edition, packed with updates! The team has been hard at work, so be sure to scroll down for all the latest. You’ll find details on newly released guidance, our new Nature in Real Estate video, information about upcoming events, and a round-up of this month’s news articles.
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The RIF: what real estate fund managers should know
A valuable read for any fund manager looking to launch a new fund or debating the conversion of a current fund structure to a RIF.
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New! Nature in Real Estate: A Video for Fund Managers
Nature plays a critical role in the global economy, with more than half of the world’s GDP dependent on healthy natural systems. This new video, launched at a recent premiere event, is designed to help fund managers navigate this critical issue
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Application of the SDR Labelling Regime for Real Estate Funds
We are delighted to share new guidance designed to help real estate funds navigate the SDR and labeling regime introduced by the FCA.
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Engagement with Investors during Fund Mergers & Acquisitions
These Guidelines, prepared by the AREF Investor Committee, provide AREF members with guidance on how AREF Fund Members should communicate with investors during fund mergers and acquisitions.
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AREF heads to Jersey: Vision Event 2024
On Tuesday 26 November, the much-anticipated Jersey Vision Event, proudly sponsored by Mourant, made its debut at The Royal Yacht, in St Helier. The breakfast event brought together industry professionals, thought leaders, and key players from the real estate and investment sectors to discuss the economic outlook and pivotal market trends for 2025.
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Welcome to our new members!
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This month we've welcomed new member: Grant Thornton as Affiliate Member
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Wanted! New member(s) for the ESG & Impact Investing Committee
The Committee is looking for real estate professionals (direct/indirect fund managers & investor relations representatives) with a keen interest in ESG issues but who are not in a specialist ESG role to broaden the views, opinions and experience of the Committee.
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Summary of Capital Flows Seminar
Read this post-event summary from a recent breakfast seminar we held on 'Navigating Pension Reform and Regulatory Shifts'
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New! Meet the AREF Team!
Each month we will spotlight one of our amazing team members, sharing a glimpse into their role, passions, and what makes them an invaluable part of our journey. Stay tuned to get to know the people behind AREF! This month, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on Rachel, who leads our research.
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New Co-Chairs for AREF's Public Policy Committee
We are pleased to announce that Melville Rodrigues and John Forbes have kindly agreed to serve as Co-Chairs of AREF’s Public Policy Committee, effective immediately.
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BBP’s Publication on TNFD for UK Commercial Real Estate
AREF is proud to support the launch of Better Buildings Partnership’s Publication on TNFD for UK Commercial Real Estate, which seeks to provide commercial real estate organisations with practical tools to implement the TNFD framework and make informed nature-related disclosures.
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Follow us on LinkedIn
We would encourage all members to follow us on LinkedIn. Please 'like' and 'share' our posts to help spread news of the good work AREF is doing.
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AREF Guidance
Did you know? Our website offers a fabulous range of guidance available to AREF members on our website. From best practice recommendations to insightful resources, our member hub is a treasure trove of support—do explore it and make the most of what’s on offer!
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We can share your Articles and White Papers
We welcome any interesting articles, research, or white papers from our members and would be glad to share them across our channels.
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AREF's History
Read about the history of AREF from its launch in the 1970s as The Association of Property Unit Trusts to what it is today, written by our very own Rachel Portlock, AREF's Head of Research
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Public Policy Activity
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AREF is busy engaging with regulators and government to ensure they hear the voice of the real estate industry when determining policy. We always welcome members participation; particularly to consultation response.
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AREF in the Press!
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Read press articles from this month, featuring AREF
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Missed an AREF event?
You can catch up with our events by reading the write-up, watching the recording or listening to the podcasts for all our events held this year.
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AREF Committee Updates
Did you know you can read all about what the AREF Committees have been working on recently?
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Industry Initiatives
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Training & Events from Diversity Talks Real Estate (DTRE)
DTRE is offering 10% member discount to AREF members on their upcoming training courses using promo code Partner10
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Do you have any FutureGen colleagues who would like to join the Network?
Please forward this to any FutureGen friends and colleagues who would be interested in joining the network to receive updates of our latest events and initiatives. AREF is committed to investing in our future! We have over 400 future generation members in our Network.
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Committee Vacancies
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We actively encourage all members to get involved with the association. Click to view the current vacancies on AREF committees
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The Association of Real Estate Funds (AREF) is the body that represents the interests of its fund managers, those firms that advise and support them and the end-investors. For further information, please visit our website.
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