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Investor Confidence Returns

This year’s EXPO Real in Munich brought together real estate professionals from over 70 countries, eager to assess the market’s trajectory as we head into 2026. After a turbulent stretch marked by...
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Corporate Capital Report - H1 2025

Written by Colliers Corporate Capital Solutions, the report outlines the biggest factors that impacted the corporate real estate market in H1 2025, including improving debt markets, a renewed focus on...
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The Ins and Outs of Sale-leasebacks

Originally posted January 20, 2023, updated September 2, 2025 What Is a Sale-Leaseback? In a sale-leaseback (or sale and leaseback), a company sells its commercial real estate to an investor...
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Lease Accounting Made Clear: IFRS vs. US GAAP for Sellers Considering a Sale-leaseback

Lease accounting has never been simple, but the arrival of ASC 842 in the US and IFRS 16 internationally has made it even more challenging. Both standards bring leases onto the balance sheet, yet they...
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Commercial Lease Types Explained: Find the Best Lease for Your Business

Originally posted January 4, 2022, updated July 23, 2025 People who are relatively new to leasing commercial real estate often mistakenly think it is similar to a residential lease on a house or...
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From Property to Partnership

At W. P. Carey, underwriting is the cornerstone of our investment strategy. Whether we’re evaluating a mission-critical distribution center, a top-producing grocery store, a well-located data center...
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Five Benefits of Sale-leasebacks Over Traditional Debt Financing

Originally posted April 22, 2022, updated June 17, 2025 In today’s environment, having access to capital is crucial in order to maintain ongoing operations and invest in growth. However, traditional...
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The Outlook for Industrial

The industrial real estate sector continues to stand out as a resilient and adaptive asset class, even amid economic uncertainty and shifting global dynamics. As we move through 2025, several dominant...
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ICSC Las Vegas Preview

ICSC Las Vegas, one of the largest commercial real estate gatherings, will again convene the industry’s leading professionals and retailers next week. Over 30,000 attendees will gather for networking,...