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At W. P. Carey, we view real estate as a long‑term partnership — not a one‑time transaction. We stay closely connected with our tenants, aligning our capital and real estate expertise with the evolving needs of their businesses. That philosophy is embedded in Carey Tenant Solutions™, our platform designed to support tenant growth beyond the initial acquisition. Through follow‑on investments, we help tenants modernize, expand, redevelop, relocate and improve the energy efficiency of their

There’s no question that the current real estate development market is challenging. Labor shortages and rising material costs are creating hurdles in the construction industry, which is being compounded by limited inventory of vacant real estate for certain property types, leaving companies with very few options for additional square footage or property upgrades. The good news is that companies that lease their building may be in luck thanks to a high-value service some landlords are offering:

As energy costs rise and decarbonization becomes an increasingly important business priority, many companies are exploring solar—but not every project looks the same. Through CareySolar, part of the energy solutions offering within Carey Tenant Solutions, we provide multiple pathways for solar adoption, helping tenants reduce operating costs and advance their sustainability objectives.   Our approach is intentionally flexible, enabling close collaboration with tenants on solar strategies

In today’s ever-changing macroeconomic landscape, companies are rethinking how they fund growth, maintain liquidity and improve balance sheet strength. One strategy that savvy companies are using is the sale-leaseback – a transaction where a business sells its real estate to an investor for cash and then leases it back on a long-term basis. This allows companies to convert an illiquid asset into working capital while maintaining operational control of their property. Below are three

As the real estate industry evolves, sustainability continues to be recognized as a key consideration shaping investment strategies, tenant expectations and development practices. From carbon-neutral construction to community solar, the sector is embracing innovative solutions that promise both environmental and economic returns. Here are three sustainability trends shaping the real estate industry in 2025. Community Solar: Expanding Access to Renewable Energy One of the most impactful

MIPIM, the world's largest real estate conference, will get underway in Cannes next month with over 20,000 delegates expected to attend. As in years past, many will be looking for the conference to bring some clarity on what the real estate industry should be looking out for in the year ahead. While the industry outlook remains murky, investors entered 2024 with a sense of optimism. Here are the biggest questions delegates will be looking to answer at MIPIM 2024.  Have Eurozone interest

As environmental concerns become prominent in today’s market and green initiatives drive corporate decisions for investors and consumers, businesses are focused on reducing their carbon footprint. Commercial real estate is one of the largest contributors of greenhouse gas emissions today due to the fuel-generated electricity each asset requires. A misconception about green initiatives is that completing sustainability projects is a complicated process which require extensive capital investment

Experts are sounding the alarm bells regarding an impending recession due to sustained inflation, rising interest rates and conflict in Europe. As a result, some investors are questioning whether their portfolios are resilient enough to weather an economic downturn. For investors seeking a reliable dividend stock to add to their portfolio, one worth considering is a net lease real estate investment trust (REIT). REITs are companies that own or

W. P. Carey is a leading global real estate investment company, specializing in the acquisition of operationally critical, single-tenant properties in Europe and North America. With over 50 years of experience and a portfolio of over a thousand properties in 25 countries, W. P. Carey has an established track record of enabling companies to unlock the value of their real estate. We develop creative deal structures tailored to the unique needs of each

Classifying leases as finance or operating is fundamental to how companies manage leased assets and report them under today’s U.S. GAAP standards. Regardless of whether a company is entering into a traditional lease or a sale-leaseback, understanding the distinctions is essential for accurate financial reporting and decision-making. What is a finance lease? Leases are classified as ‘finance’ when they have characteristics that make them similar to financing the purchase of the underlying