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| Article | Oct 15, 2024 Webinar: The New Darling of the Investment World – Private Real Estate Credit
As inflation continues to challenge traditional bond markets, private real estate credit has emerged as an attractive alternative
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| Article | Oct 1, 2024 Fiera Canadian Real Estate Debt Fund now available to external investors
Over the past 18 years, the Strategy has demonstrated its ability to generate solid and consistent returns.
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| Article | Sep 19, 2024 Le Balt: A new development partnership in the heart of Montreal
Located close to Old Montreal, this development project draws its inspiration from the area's vibrancy.
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| Article | Aug 22, 2024 New Financing Agreement for Vivacité Rive-Nord and Vivaxcès Projects
The Canadian Real Estate Debt team is proud to participate in the financing of the realization of two beautiful projects of the Espaces Lokalia group.
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| Article | Jun 21, 2024 Fiera Real Estate Celebrates Prestigious REX Award Win for Heart Lake Business Park
The Heart Lake Business Park has been awarded the title of Industrial Development of the Year at the prestigious Real Estate Excellence (REX) Awards held in Toronto last night.
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| Article | May 30, 2024 Fiera Real Estate Achieves Zero Carbon Building Certification for 450 March Road
Beyond its commitments to the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative and the 2040 Net Zero Carbon target for the FRE CORE Fund and Industrial Fund, FRE has now achieved the prestigious Zero Carbon Building certification for several properties.
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| Article | May 28, 2024 Fiera Real Estate Continues Habitat for Humanity Partnership for Third Year
This year marks the third consecutive year of our partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada, with FRE once again committing an annual donation and volunteer hours to the cause.
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| Article | Apr 17, 2024 Dive into the heart of major real estate challenges at the Strategic Forum on Major Projects
This event serves as an essential exchange platform, bringing together key industry stakeholders to discuss current and future challenges in real estate.
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| Article | Apr 15, 2024 Fiera Real Estate Achieves Milestone in Rooftop Solar Construction Project
The project is expected to generate more than 1,960,000 kWh per year and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 1,470 tonnes per year.
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| Whitepaper | Apr 4, 2024 Tailoring Sustainability: Stitching Together the Fabric of Environmental Consciousness on Savile Row
Kallum Marsden, Associate Director at Fiera Real Estate speaks about the latest ruling on embodied carbon and what that means for the future of UK Real Estate development.
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| Whitepaper | Apr 3, 2024 The Time Is Now for LGPS to Capitalise on European Real Estate Debt
Richard Howe, Co-Head of Fiera’s European Real Estate Debt strategies examines why European Real Estate Debt is currently an attractive asset class for LGPS investors.
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| Article | Mar 25, 2024 The UBC Team Places Second at the 2024 NAIOP Real Estate Challenge
Fiera Real Estate has been proudly supporting the team for the last two years as the title sponsor and by mentoring the students.
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| Whitepaper | Feb 21, 2024 FRE UK Sustainable Investing Report
As we continue to navigate the ever-changing landscape of our industry, it has become increasingly evident that the efforts of climate change are reverberating across the globe. From the Canadian
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| Article | Feb 1, 2024 Fiera Real Estate Industrial Fund Reaches $1 Billion in AUM
Launched in 2014, the Fiera Real Estate Industrial Fund (“the Fund”) has consistently provided outperforming risk-adjusted returns,
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| Article | Jan 19, 2024 Webinar : 2024 Economic Outlook
Join our colleagues at the TELUS Health Manager Speaker Circuit webinar as they explore the continuously changing economy and its potential impact on the financial health pension plans, endowments, and foundations.
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| Article | Jan 18, 2024 Fiera Real Estate awarded 5 stars on the Principles for Responsible Investment Survey
Founded in 2005, PRI encourages investors to use responsible investment to enhance returns and better manage risks.
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| Article | Dec 4, 2023 Top 150 Real Estate Investment Managers 2023
Fiera Real Estate is delighted to announce that it has been listed in IPE’s Top 150 Investment Managers 2023, which is ranked by each firm’s Assets Under Management.
| Article | Nov 2, 2023 Fiera Real Estate Partners with Habitat for Humanity for a second time
FRE has decided to partner with Habitat for Humanity GTA for the second consecutive year by donating $25,000
| Article | Oct 26, 2023 Fiera Natural Capital Breakfast
On 18 October, Fiera Capital Corporation hosted representatives from high-profile institutional investors and consultants including Redington Investments, Barnet Pension Fund and The Church Commissioners for England at The Conduit in...
| Article | Oct 19, 2023 Fiera Real Estate Industrial Fund Announces the Acquisition of two Industrial Portfolios
Fiera Real Estate Industrial Fund is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of two industrial portfolios, Burnside and Holten, located in Nova Soctia and Ontario.
| Article | Oct 10, 2023 Register to the Real Estate Valuation webinar now!
Understanding the trends and factors influencing the valuation of real estate in Canada has never been more critical for institutional investors.
| Article | Oct 3, 2023 Fiera Capital announces 2023 GRESB results
Fiera Capital Corporation (“Fiera Capital” or the “Company”) (TSX: FSZ), a leading independent asset management firm with approximately USD124.1 billion in AUM as at 30th June 2023, is delighted to...
| Article | Oct 2, 2023 Join us at the EXPO REAL 2023
Join us on Thursday, October 5th at the EXPO REAL, in Munich, where Wenzel Hoberg and Peter McFarlane will moderate key sessions on the German and Canadian real estate market.
| Article | Sep 13, 2023 Fiera Real Estate announces Second Close for Logistics Development Fund, bringing total capital commitments to over £225million
Fiera Real Estate UK Limited, (“Fiera”) an affiliate of global investment manager Fiera Capital Corporation with over USD$124.10bln (£99bln) in AUM, is pleased to announce the second close of its...
| Article | Jul 21, 2023 Changing Market Outlook: Opportunity Amid the Uncertainty
As we move into the second half of 2023 and the start of my second year as Head of European Real Estate at Fiera, it is an interesting moment to...
| Article | Jul 6, 2023 New partnership between Fiera Real Estate Development Fund IV and Berkshire Axis Development
The acquisition of the 19 acres of developable industrial lands in Brampton, Ontario was closed on July 4th and will offer the potential of approximately 350,000 square feet of needed industrial space.
| Article | Jun 29, 2023 Pierre Pelletier joins the UDI Board of Directors
We are pleased to announce that Pierre Pelletier is joining the Board of Directors of the Urban Development Institute of Quebec.
| Article | Jun 20, 2023 CITIZIA, the latest project of the Real Estate Development IV Fund
This addition to the bustling NDG neighbourhood is great news for Montrealers seeking a haven that offers the best of urban living in a lush, verdant natural setting.
| Article | Jun 8, 2023 Montréal Real Estate Forum: Financing, what financing, I can’t get no… but what are the bankers saying?
Join us on June 13 at the Montréal Real Estate Forum where Pierre Pelletier will discuss the current context of real estate lending.
| Press Release | May 25, 2023 Fiera Capital Appoints Klaus Schuster as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, EMEA
Fiera Capital Corporation (TSX: FSZ) (“Fiera Capital” or the “Company”), a leading independent asset management firm, today announced the appointment of Klaus Schuster as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), effective May 30, 2023.
| Article | May 24, 2023 The NOCA project has been awarded a prize at the ACQ’s Prix Construire 2023
The NOCA project has been awarded a prize at the ACQ's Prix Construire 2023.
| Whitepaper | May 22, 2023 ESG Report 2022
As stewards of our clients’ capital, it is our responsibility to ensure that we use our innovation, influence and privilege to drive positive environmental and social change in a fair...
| Whitepaper | May 10, 2023 Real estate credit proves its worth in Europe
European property developers are looking for more flexible forms of finance, which plays to the strength of private debt, say Fiera Real Estate’s David Renshaw and Richard Howe....
| Article | Apr 26, 2023 Fiera Real Estate launches European Debt Fund
Fiera Real Estate UK Limited (“Fiera Real Estate”), an affiliate of global investment manager Fiera Capital Corporation (“Fiera Capital”) with over USD117 billion in AUM, has launched an open-ended pan-European...
| Article | Apr 26, 2023 Fiera Real Estate launches European Debt Strategy
Fiera Real Estate UK Limited (“Fiera Real Estate”), an affiliate of global investment manager Fiera Capital Corporation (“Fiera Capital”) with over USD117 billion in AUM, has launched an open-ended pan-European...
| Article | Apr 20, 2023 Most Zero Carbon Building Certified Industrial Space in Canada
Five of the firm’s assets have achieved the Zero Carbon Building certification – establishing FRE as the landlord with the most certified industrial space in Canada.
| Article | Apr 18, 2023 A groundbreaking ceremony for the Auguste & Louis Phase 2 project
Phase 2 features 253 condominium units over 21 floors. Studios and one- to three-bedroom units span up to 1,259 square feet.
| Article | Apr 13, 2023 Fiera Real Estate Development Fund IV acquires the site located at 1840 Bayview Ave
The site is located at 1840 Bayview Ave and the buildable area is estimated at 220,000 square feet.
| Article | Mar 23, 2023 LGPS & NZC: Seizing the Initiative
The acronym NZC, or Net Zero Carbon, was little known to investment professionals 10 years ago but ignorance to its meaning and importance today would doom any manager to extinction....
| Whitepaper | Mar 23, 2023 LGPS & NZC: Seizing the Initiative
The acronym NZC, or Net Zero Carbon, was little known to investment professionals 10 years ago but ignorance to its meaning and importance today would doom any manager to extinction....
| Article | Mar 3, 2023 ESG – ‘It’s not a compromise’
If the last few years are anything to go by, it looks as though we’re in for another ESG-focused year, with continued pressure placed on investment managers to meet increasing...
| Whitepaper | Mar 3, 2023 ESG – It’s Not a Compromise
If the last few years are anything to go by, it looks as though we’re in for another ESG-focused year, with continued pressure placed on investment managers to meet increasing...
| Article | Mar 2, 2023 “Many people haven’t crossed over to the green side”, Fiera Real Estate tells PropCast
In the latest episode of PropCast, global head of ESG at Fiera Real Estate, Jessica Pilz, sits down with Andrew Teacher for a wide-ranging discussion on the responsibilities for investors,...
| Article | Feb 28, 2023 The former Grace Dart Hospital redeveloped into a mixed-use multi-residential project
This project will have 299 residential rental units and will provide access to more greenery for all neighbourhood residents.
| Article | Feb 10, 2023 PC Urban and Fiera Real Estate broke ground on new development in Esquimalt
This development will offer 198 purpose-built rental homes and 8,400 square feet of retail creating a new gateway to Esquimalt’s West Bay neighbourhood and Town Centre.
| Whitepaper | Jan 31, 2023 Happy New Year? 5 Reasons to be Cheerful for UK Long Income Real Estate Investors in 2023
2022 was a game of two halves for the UK commercial real estate market. By late spring, dark clouds were looming but no one could have realistically foreseen the chaos...
| Article | Jan 26, 2023 Fiera Real Estate and Panattoni Announce Acquisition of Westlink Business Park
Fiera Real Estate, in partnership with Panattoni Development Company on behalf of Fiera Real Estate Development Fund IV LP, is pleased to announce the recent purchase of 152 acres of land zoned for industrial development in Acheson, Alberta. The site fronts directly onto Highway 16A and will benefit from a new traffic light intersection at
| Article | Jan 16, 2023 Wenzel Hoberg appointed Global Head of Real Estate
Wenzel will lead the growth of Fiera Real Estate’s Canadian and UK platforms and will be based in Toronto.
| Press Release | Jan 16, 2023 | Article | Dec 20, 2022 IPE Top 150 Investment Managers
Fiera Real Estate is delighted to announce that it has been listed in IPE’s Top 150 Investment Managers 2022, which is ranked by each firm’s Assets Under Management.
| Article | Dec 12, 2022 A New Financing Agreement with Broccolini
We are pleased to announce that Fiera Real Estate has structured a financing agreement with Broccolini for the of 2,500,000 square feet of industrial land.
| Article | Nov 30, 2022 Kathy Black to speak on sustainability and innovation at the Toronto Real Estate Forum
Don’t miss the final day of the Toronto Real Estate Forum tomorrow! Kathy Black, Senior Vice President, Development, will be participating in the session, “Elevating Development to Another Level: Sustainability, Innovation, Net Zero and Leading-Edge.”
| Article | Nov 24, 2022 Fiera Real Estate and Berkshire Axis Development Launch Addison Hall Business Park
Fiera Real Estate and Berkshire Axis Development broke ground this week on the CORE Fund’s Addison Hall Business Park.
| Article | Nov 8, 2022 Ex-InfraRed team launches Harleyford Capital with investment from Fiera Real Estate
Dean Harrison and Thomas Mallindine, former directors at InfraRed Capital Partners, have launched Harleyford Capital, a newly formed real estate investor and developer, where they will be joined by a...
| Article | Oct 27, 2022 Real Estate and Infrastructure Forum : listen to Michael Le Coche’s insight on the industrial real estate industry
Joignez-vous à nous au Forum sur l'immobilier et les l'infrastructure organisé par CAiP les 2 et 3 novembre pour en savoir plus sur l'investissement dans des actifs physiques tels que l'immobilier, l'énergie et les infrastructures.
| Article | Oct 21, 2022 Fiera Real Estate Long Income Fund UK achieves the 2022 AREF Quality Mark
Fiera Real Estate UK is delighted to announce that the Fiera Real Estate Long Income Fund UK has been awarded with the AREF Quality Mark for the second year running....
| Article | Oct 18, 2022 Fiera Real Estate establishes European debt platform
Originally published by Evelyn Lee, PERE. The firm which has hired two executives from Cheyne Capital to lead the business, sees opportunities arising from ‘a wall of refinancing’. Fiera Real...
| Article | Oct 17, 2022 Fiera Real Estate UK announces marketing leading GRESB results
Fiera Real Estate UK (“FRE UK”) is delighted to announce that it has received Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (“GRESB”) Green Star status on all its live funds for the...
| Whitepaper | Oct 13, 2022 9 reasons to invest in UK long income real estate
The Fiera Real Estate Long Income Fund, FRELIF, is an open-ended real estate investment fund that launched in 2009 which focuses on acquiring assets with a core risk profile. Take...
| Whitepaper | Oct 12, 2022 The appeal of UK core long-income real estate investing
Key Takeaways • Strong inflation protection via lease indexation• Proven liability matching and low volatility• Out-performance versus other asset classes across all time series• Driving positive change towards a low...
| Article | Oct 6, 2022 Commercial real estate and inflation: is it really a good hedge?
Written by Rupert Sheldon, Head of Core REIM It is a long-held belief that real assets generally and commercial real estate more specifically, represent a good hedge against inflation. Well,...
| Video | Oct 5, 2022 Spark, Bishop’s Stortford
Fiera Real Estate UK and Wrenbridge are developing a new 190,000 sq ft Grade A logistics, manufacturing and R&D scheme named ‘Spark’ in Bishops Stortford. Planning has been secured for...
| Article | Oct 5, 2022 Fiera Real Estate and Wrenbridge secure planning for 190,000 sq ft logistics, manufacturing and R&D scheme ‘Spark’ in Bishops Stortford
Fiera Real Estate UK (“FRE UK”) and Wrenbridge are pleased to announce that plans have been approved for their new 190,000 sq ft Grade A logistics, manufacturing and R&D scheme...
| Article | Sep 20, 2022 Fiera Real Estate UK is a finalist for Planet Mark’s Awards
It has been revealed today that Fiera Real Estate UK (“FRE UK”) has been named as a finalist for Planet Mark Awards for the second year running. FRE UK has...
| Article | Sep 15, 2022 Fiera Real Estate Appoints Senior Vice President and Fund Manager
Martin Saulnier will drive the growth of existing Real Estate Financing strategies, introduce new financing products and raise capital.
| Podcast | Sep 13, 2022 EG Cities Live: Southampton
In September 2022, Patrick Freestone, Director, took part in EG’s Southampton feature podcast, originally published by EG. Freeports: How Southampton is positioned to take its logistics sector to the next...
| Article | Sep 6, 2022 LE HUPPÉ : First Gold Level WELL Certified Building in Canada
The rental condo complex in the Lebourgneuf neighbourhood is the first building in Canada to receive the highly coveted Gold level WELL certification.
| Article | Aug 23, 2022 Fiera Real Estate and Wrenbridge acquire a 2.3-acre site in Hemel Hempstead for a £22m Grade A industrial scheme
Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) and Wrenbridge are pleased to announce the acquisition of a 2.3-acre site in Hemel Hempstead. The business plan is to obtain planning and speculatively develop...
| Article | Aug 15, 2022 Fiera Real Estate UK secures important new letting taking its Long Income Fund to 100% occupancy
Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) is pleased to announce that it has secured a letting at its scheme in Belvedere, South East London to Westminster Waste on a 20-year unbroken...
| Article | Aug 12, 2022 An exciting period of growth for Fiera Real Estate UK
Following a period of exciting growth at Fiera Real Estate UK, the team has celebrated a string of promotions and new appointments across the business. Patrick Freestone promoted to Director...
| Article | Aug 2, 2022 Fiera Real Estate’s long income fund pushes lease duration by successfully disposing of shorter lease asset for £5.5m
Fiera Real Estate UK (“FRE UK”) is pleased to announce the sale of West Denton Retail Park in Newcastle on behalf of Fiera Real Estate Long Income Fund UK (“FRELIF”)...
| Article | Aug 1, 2022 The Devil’s in the Data
Written by Frankie Demetriades, Associate Director, ESG UK Net zero carbon, carbon neutrality, net zero in operation, net positive carbon…these terms have become commonplace within the real estate sector. The...
| Whitepaper | Aug 1, 2022 The devil’s in the data
Author: Frankie Demetriades, Associate Director, ESG Collecting ESG data is imperative for businesses looking to create a pathway to Net Zero Carbon, and the conversation around data sharing between landlords...
| Article | Jul 25, 2022 742 William : Fiera Real Estate’s latest financing agreement
We are pleased to announce that Fiera Real Estate and Laurentian Bank are partnering up in a financing agreement with Omnia Technologies Inc. for the construction of the 742 William project.
| Whitepaper | Jul 20, 2022 ESG investing: breaking through the noise
Written by Jessica Pilz, Global Head of ESG at Fiera Real Estate. Over the past few years, we have experienced an evolution in the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance...
| Video | Jul 13, 2022 Fiera Real Estate launches new logistics development fund
Fiera Real Estate UK (“FRE UK”) is pleased to announce the launch of the Fiera Real Estate Logistics Development Fund UK (“FRELD”) which has completed its first close with c.£180m...
| Article | Jul 11, 2022 ESG investing: breaking through the noise
Written by Jessica Pilz, Global Head of ESG Over the past few years, we have experienced an evolution in the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) issues, both across...
| Whitepaper | Jul 7, 2022 Fiera Real Estate UK Corporate ESG Update (UK)
Fiera Real Estate UK is dedicated to integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues within our investment management processes. We believe that we have a responsibility to our investors to...
| Article | Jul 4, 2022 Fiera Real Estate’s Long Income Fund achieves practical completion on £23m of new build assets to kick off Q3
Fiera Real Estate, on behalf of the Fiera Real Estate Long Income Fund UK (“FRELIF”), is delighted to announce that it has achieved practical completion at its 50,000 sq.ft scheme...
| Article | Jun 23, 2022 Fiera Real Estate and Cubex purchase 5.3-acre site in Swindon to develop a £19m Grade A logistics scheme
Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) and Cubex are pleased to announce the acquisition of a 5.3-acre site in Swindon to develop a £19.2m Grade A logistics scheme. The site was...
| Article | Jun 22, 2022 Fiera Real Estate launches new logistics development fund
Fiera Real Estate UK (“FRE UK”) is pleased to announce the launch of the Fiera Real Estate Logistics Development Fund UK (“FRELD”) which has completed its first close with c.£180m...
| Article | Jun 21, 2022 Fiera Real Estate gives green light for £72m Project Orange sale
Originally published by Chris Borland at React News. A portfolio of three retail warehouses is being lined up for a £72.25m sale by owner Fiera Real Estate, React News can reveal. Xprop...
| Article | Jun 15, 2022 Fiera Real Estate UK announces new Head of UK
Fiera Real Estate UK Limited (“FRE UK”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Allen to the role of Head of FRE UK, effective 1st July 2022. He will...
| Article | Jun 8, 2022 Fiera Real Estate CORE Fund acquires 470 Hardy Road
The CORE Fund has just closed on a 290,000-square foot multi-tenant industrial asset in Brantford, Ontario. Comprised of two buildings constructed in 2005 and 2022, the property occupies a 14.2-acre site in the Northwest Business Park.
| Article | Jun 1, 2022 Fiera Real Estate and Le Groupe Kevlar inaugurate their new Bloome apartment project
Fiera Real Estate and Le Groupe Kevlar are proud to inaugurate the construction of their new rental real estate complex as they broke ground on Bloome apartments. Located on Saint-Joseph Boulevard at the corner of Montclair Boulevard, this new project is part of Gatineau’s desirable and revitalized downtown.
| Article | May 30, 2022 Fiera Real Estate and Wrenbridge acquire 4.5-acre site in Portsmouth for a £33m ESG Exemplar Grade A industrial scheme
Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) and Wrenbridge are pleased to announce the acquisition of a 4.5-acre site on Limberline Road in Portsmouth to develop a multi-unit Grade A industrial scheme...
| Video | May 30, 2022 Maritime Gateway, Southampton
Packaged Living and Fiera Real Estate have teamed up to create a £200m mixed use development, Maritime Gateway, on the former Toys ‘R’ Us site in Southampton. Packaged Living’s proposals...
| Article | May 23, 2022 Fiera Real Estate’s Ekiden Fundraiser for Grace Academy raises over £53,000
Grace Academy, Coventry, is a secondary school with over 800 pupils. The main catchment area covers some of the poorest parts of the UK, resulting in a high proportion of...
| Article | May 18, 2022 Fiera Real Estate and Berkshire Axis Development Launch Heart Lake Business Park
Fiera Real Estate Core Fund and Berkshire Axis Development broke ground last week on Heart Lake Business Park, a 730,000-square foot, a multi-phase, five-building industrial development located in the key Brampton, Ontario market in the west Greater Toronto Area.
| Article | May 11, 2022 Logistics focus powers growth of Fiera fund after long-income switch
Originally posted by REACT News, written by Guy Montague Jones. Fiera Real Estate Long Income Fund transitioned from a core mandate in early 2020. Implementing a change of strategy just...
| Article | May 9, 2022 Blair McCreadie and William Campbell to speak at the Atlantic Real Estate Forum
On May 11, two members of our team will share their expertise at the Atlantic Real Estate Forum in Halifax.
| Article | May 5, 2022 Fiera Real Estate Partners with Habitat for Humanity Canada
FRE has decided to partner with Habitat for Humanity Canada this year by donating $20,000 and committing volunteer hours to two Habitat build projects.
| Article | May 3, 2022 Québec City Real Estate Forum : Why Invest in Québec City – a National Investors’ Perspective
Join us on May 4 at the Québec City Real Estate Forum where Blair McCreadie will discuss how Quebec City is able to compete with other Canadian urban centres and uncover some of its unique investment attributes.
| Webinar | Apr 29, 2022 How can ESG support Long Income Real Estate investment strategies
ESG has quickly made its way to the forefront of investor requirements, which poses a particular challenge to long income funds, given the structure of the leases and the fact...
| Article | Apr 28, 2022 Why net-zero targets can be better done fund-by-fund
Originally published by New Private Markets in April 2022. Most fund managers set blanket net-zero targets for their entire portfolios, but some like real estate manager Fiera are finding advantages...
| Article | Apr 26, 2022 Fiera Real Estate Publishes Ambitious 2035 Net Zero Target for its UK Long Income Fund
Fiera Real Estate UK (“FRE UK”), on behalf of the Fiera Real Estate Long Income Fund UK (“FRELIF UK”), has today published its net zero carbon pathway which sets out...
| Article | Apr 25, 2022 Le Dennis : Fiera Real Estate’s latest financing agreement
We are pleased to announce that the Fiera Real Estate Financing team has structured a financing agreement with Investissements MRB Inc. for the construction of the Le Dennis project.
| Article | Apr 20, 2022 Fiera Real Estate appoints Jag Singh to the position of Director, ESG
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jag Singh to the newly created position of Director, ESG at Fiera Real Estate Canada.
| Article | Apr 20, 2022 Fiera Real Estate and Wrenbridge acquire a 2.4-acre site in Crawley for a £27m Grade A industrial scheme
Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) and Wrenbridge are pleased to announce the acquisition of a 2.4-acre site in Crawley consisting of five industrial units which total 56,117 sq.ft. The business...
| Article | Apr 19, 2022 Fiera Real Estate and Wrenbridge announce the sale of a 33,000 sq ft urban logistics unit in Park Royal
Fiera Real Estate UK (“FRE UK”) and Wrenbridge have completed the sale of a 33,000 sq.ft urban logistics unit in Park Royal, London’s prime industrial and logistics location. The property...
| Article | Apr 11, 2022 Kathy Black to speak at the Vancouver Real Estate Forum
Join us tomorrow at the Vancouver Real Estate Forum where Kathy Black, Vice President, Development, will participate in the session, “The Growing Trend Of Joint Venture Investment In Vancouver"
| Article | Apr 8, 2022 Fiera Real Estate is a double finalist at the Property Awards
Fiera Real Estate UK (“FRE UK” or “the Firm”) is proud to announce that is has received two shortlisting’s at this year’s Property Awards. The first is for Property Fund...
| Article | Apr 6, 2022 Development of the year nomination for Lightbeam Terrace
Fiera Real Estate is thrilled to announce the nomination of Lightbeam Terrace for the Industrial Development of the Year at the REX Awards.
| Article | Apr 5, 2022 Fiera Real Estate and Opus Land acquire 50-acre site in Bristol for a c.£100m Grade A industrial scheme
Fiera Real Estate UK (“FRE UK”) and Opus Land are delighted to announce the acquisition of a 50-acre site in the South West’s premier logistics location. The site was purchased...
| Article | Apr 4, 2022 Fiera Real Estate and Cubex purchase 4.2-acre site in Cardiff to develop a 67,000 sq ft Grade A logistics scheme
Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) and Cubex are pleased to announce the acquisition of a 4.2-acre site located three miles east of Cardiff City Centre, close to J30 of the...
| Article | Mar 30, 2022 Planning approved for Packaged Living and Fiera Real Estate’s £200m regeneration scheme in Southampton
Following a planning application from Packaged Living and Fiera Real Estate in December 2021, Southampton City Council approved the £200m mixed use development, Maritime Gateway, on the former Toys ‘R’...
| Article | Mar 29, 2022 Fiera Real Estate UK acquires 67,000 sq ft brewery and distribution hub
Originally published by React News. Fiera Real Estate UK (“FRE UK”) is delighted to announce the acquisition of a brewery and distribution hub in Scotland, via a sale and lease...
| Article | Mar 28, 2022 Commercial real estate: long income investing in a net zero carbon world
It is estimated that real estate accounts for approximately 40% of global carbon emissions. As a result, when the UK government set a target of net zero carbon (“NZC”) by...
| Article | Mar 28, 2022 Fiera Real Estate Canada Welcomes Fiera Private Debt’s Real Estate Financing Investment Team
This integration will allow for further optimization within our operations to continue creating sustainable wealth for our clients.
| Article | Mar 22, 2022 How can ESG support Long Income Real Estate investment strategies?
On Wednesday 27th April, Fiera Real Estate UK is hosting a webinar focused on ESG’s role in long income Real Estate. Jonathan Brasse (Senior Editor at PERE) will be quizzing...
| Article | Mar 14, 2022 Fiera Real Estate and Packaged Living provide their 41,000 sq.ft Southampton building for Ukrainian aid efforts
Packaged Living and Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) have made available their 41,000 sq.ft Southampton building to the Polish Social Club, to aid its efforts in the humanitarian support of...
| Article | Mar 11, 2022 Fiera Real Estate UK acquires Thatcham warehouse headquarters for £10.9m
Fiera Real Estate UK is delighted to announce the acquisition of a warehouse asset in Thatcham for £10.9m at a 3% yield. The asset was acquired from Clearbell Property Partners...
| Whitepaper | Mar 2, 2022 Fiera Real Estate ESG Report 2021
Over the past year we have experienced an evolution in the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) issues, both by the business and wider society. Once perceived as a...
| Article | Feb 28, 2022 RealCapital Conference : Fiera Real Estate to be represented on multiple panels
Join us this week at the RealCapital Conference where three of our team members will address key issues, assess emerging trends, and discuss effective strategies for real estate investment and financing for office, industrial, retail, and multi-residential sectors for 2022 across the country.
| Article | Feb 10, 2022 Fiera Real Estate Industrial Fund acquires $260M Industrial Portfolio
Fiera Real Estate Industrial Fund is proud to announce the acquisition of 31 income producing industrial pan-Canadian properties from GPM Real Property (12) Fund, a closed-end fund that FRE also manages.
| Article | Feb 10, 2022 Market commentary: A bright year ahead for UK property investors
Originally published by Property Week. Making predictions is hard and this year is no exception. Concerns around escalating geopolitical tensions and inflation loom large in the background, the latter driven...
| Article | Feb 2, 2022 Fiera Real Estate Appoints Global Head of ESG
Fiera Real Estate (“FRE”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jessica Pilz, to the newly created role of Global Head of ESG. Jess will now be leading the firm’s global ESG strategies across its investment, developments, and operations in Canada and the UK.
| Article | Jan 6, 2022 Fiera Real Estate expands its transactions team to kickstart 2022
Fiera Real Estate is delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Acutt to the role of Associate within the Transactions Team. Nick will assist with all aspects of deal origination,...
| Video | Dec 16, 2021 A Christmas message from Fiera Real Estate UK
Despite the disruption caused by Brexit and the pandemic, 2021 has been a very busy year at Fiera Real Estate. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you...
| Article | Dec 16, 2021 Fiera Real Estate and Packaged Living close off 2021 with another prime centre purchase to develop a c.250-unit BtR scheme
Fiera Real Estate UK (“FRE UK”) and Packaged Living are pleased to announce the acquisition from Telereal Trillium of a 0.5-acre site at 35 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth with a c.£70m...
| Article | Dec 16, 2021 Fiera Real Estate CORE Fund acquires a new industrial asset
It has been a successful year for investment activities at Fiera Real Estate. Fiera Real Estate Core Fund’s (“the Fund”) is pleased to announce the recent sale-leaseback transaction in respect to its purchase of a 100% interest in a 176,000 square foot, single-tenant industrial warehouse and distribution centre in Bois-des-Filion, QC, located just north of Montreal.
| Article | Dec 15, 2021 Fiera Real Estate grows its sustainability team to help implement its 2022 ESG strategy
Fiera Real Estate UK Limited (“FRE UK”) is delighted to announce the appointment of Frankie Demetriades to the role of Associate Director, ESG. As an Associate Director in our ESG...
| Article | Nov 30, 2021 Fiera Real Estate and Cubex purchase 12-acre site in Highbridge to develop a £25m Grade A logistics scheme
Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) and Cubex are pleased to announce the acquisition of a 12-acre greenfield site adjacent to the M5 near Highbridge with a GDV of £25m. The...
| Article | Nov 29, 2021 Fiera Real Estate ranked within IPE’s Top 150 Real Estate Investment Managers for the second year running
Fiera Real Estate is delighted to announce that it has achieved the 137th spot in IPE’s Top 150 Investment Managers 2021, which is ranked by each firm’s Assets Under Management. ...
| Whitepaper | Nov 29, 2021 Fiera Real Estate UK ESG Investment Update (UK)
At Fiera Real Estate UK, we believe that the built environment represents a major solution to achieving a 1.5° aligned world in a fair and just way. It is this...
| Webinar | Nov 18, 2021 PLSA Annual Conference: Liability Matching & DC Investing with UK Commercial Property
In October 2021, Rupert Sheldon, Head of Core REIM, joined the PLSA Annual Conference for a lightening session on liability matching and DC investing in UK commercial property. As UK...
| Article | Nov 17, 2021 Fiera Real Estate announces sale of the Very Group’s 11.5-acre award winning HQ office campus for over £38m
Fiera Real Estate is pleased to announce the sale of its 11.5-acre Skyways House site in Speke, Liverpool to Corum XL, a fund managed by Corum Asset Management. The asset...
| Article | Nov 15, 2021 Fiera Real Estate and Wrenbridge announce the forward funding agreement of two logistics assets to IM Properties for £34million
Fiera Real Estate UK (“FRE UK”) and Wrenbridge are pleased to announce the forward funding sale of two urban logistics schemes in Houghton Regis and Dartford to IM Properties for...
| Article | Nov 9, 2021 Fiera Real Estate Long Income Fund UK achieves the 2021 AREF Quality Mark
Fiera Real Estate UK (“FRE UK”) is pleased to announce that the Fiera Real Estate Long Income Fund UK has been awarded the 2021 AREF Quality Mark. AREF has a...
| Video | Nov 8, 2021 2021 GRESB Real Estate Results
2021 GRESB Real Estate Results for EMEA, held on Tuesday 19th October. Hosted by Carbon Intelligence, supported by AREF and Climate Action. Fiera Real Estate’s CEO, UK, Alex Price, and...
| Article | Oct 27, 2021 Learn from women leaders at the Kayo Canadian Private Markets Forum
Kathy Black, Vice-President, Development, will be representing Fiera Real Estate at the Kayo Canadian Private Markets Forum on October 28, where professional women can connect with leaders and learn about trends in investing, mergers and acquisitions, business transformation, leadership, and talent development.
| Webinar | Oct 21, 2021 Webinar: Why and where to invest in UK Real Estate
Why and where to invest in UK real estate, does a post-Brexit UK make a compelling investment opportunity? Between climate change, the effect of new technology, Brexit and COVID-19, UK...
| Event | Oct 20, 2021 Webinar: Why & where to invest in the UK Real Estate markets, does a post-Brexit UK make a compelling investment opportunity?
What: Fiera Real Estate webinar discussing “why & where to invest in the UK Real Estate markets, does a post-Brexit UK make a compelling investment opportunity?” When: Wednesday 20th October @...
| Article | Oct 19, 2021 Auguste & Louis : Fiera Real Estate’s new development project
The groundbreaking ceremony for phase 1 of Auguste & Louis, Devimco’s new development project in partnership with Fiera Real Estate, was held last week. This project, located at the corner of René-Lévesque and Wolf in Montreal, will eventually include more than 2,000 condo units spread over ten towers.
| Article | Oct 15, 2021 Fiera Real Estate UK Fund achieves first place GRESB score in its peer group
Fiera Real Estate UK achieves GRESB Green Star status on all funds with FREOF IV receiving top score, outperforming all other Northern European diversified, non-listed funds. Fiera Real Estate UK...
| Article | Oct 5, 2021 Building back better
Originally published by EG in September 2021. Written by Alex Price, CEO, UK. Uncertainty has weighed on the UK since the EU referendum in 2016, compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic...
| Article | Oct 1, 2021 Minty Brown named as a finalist for Investment Week’s Women in Investment Awards
Fiera Real Estate UK’s Head of Marketing, Minty Brown, has been named as a finalist for Investment Week’s Women in Investment Awards which aim to honour the inspiring achievements of...
| Article | Sep 28, 2021 Mind the gap – a UK Real Estate investment solution
Originally published by Investment Week in September 2021. Written by Alex Price, CEO, UK. Increased demand for Real Estate due to inflation hedge and 4%+ yield premium Increased demand in...
| Article | Sep 24, 2021 Fiera Real Estate UK welcome a new team member
Fiera Real Estate UK Limited (“FRE UK”) is delighted to announce the appointment of Joshua Wearmouth as Investor Relations Assistant. Joshua joins the team from an Investment Relations Analyst role...
| Article | Sep 21, 2021 Canadian Apartment Investment Conference : Fiera Real Estate to be represented on multiple panels
Tune in to this year’s Canadian Apartment Investment Conference where three of our team members will be representing Fiera Real Estate in sharing thought leadership regarding the multi-residential market. On September 22 and 23, Erin Shirley-Wong, Vice President, Asset Management, Paul Macchione, Vice President, Investments, and Richard Dansereau, President and Global Head of Real Estate will explore different facets of the apartment market.
| Video | Sep 21, 2021 Building Back Better
Disclaimer Fiera Real Estate UK Limited and Fiera Real Estate Investors UK Limited (“FRE UK”) has taken all reasonable care to ensure that the facts stated in this video are...
| Article | Sep 15, 2021 Fiera Real Estate and Danescroft announce the sale of their 4.5-acre site in Binfield
Fiera Real Estate UK and Danescroft are pleased to announce the sale of their 4.5-acre site in Binfield to Taylor Wimpey. Danescroft acquired the site unconditionally in April 2019 on...
| Video | Sep 15, 2021 A look at the industrial and logistics market
The UK logistics market is set to grow, driven by an uplift in online sales and increased demand for well-located, high-specified warehouse units. Over the last three years, alongside our...
| Article | Sep 7, 2021 Pension Risk Strategies Webinar : Managing Risks for Pension Fund Investors in Today’s Market
With the end of the summer comes the return of webinars. Join us on September 9th at the Pension Risk Strategies webinar where Eve Makarova, Defined Contribution Delegated Growth Leader at Mercer (Canada) Limited and Blair McCreadie, Head of Canadian Real Estate at Fiera Real Estate will share their knowledge and insights on risk management and delegation.
| Article | Sep 1, 2021 Fiera Real Estate and Packaged Living secure forward funding agreement with CDL Hospitality Trusts for 352-Unit BTR scheme in Manchester with a GDV of over £73m
Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) and Packaged Living are pleased to announce the forward funding of the 25 storey, 352-unit build-to-rent (“BTR”) scheme on Heyrod Street, Piccadilly East in Manchester...
| Article | Aug 3, 2021 Contributing to a Sustainable Future: Fiera Capital Joins the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative
Fiera Capital Corporation (“Fiera Capital” or the “Company”) (TSX: FSZ), a leading independent asset management firm, is pleased to announce that it has joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (the “initiative”), committing to work proactively towards the goal of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner and to support broader efforts to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
| Article | Aug 3, 2021 Fiera Real Estate and Danescroft announce the sale of their Residential Land Partnership’s 5-acre site in Chichester for £6.55 million
Fiera Real Estate and Danescroft are pleased to announce the sale of their Residential Land Partnership’s (“RLP”) 5-acre site adjacent to Shopwhyke Road in Chichester to Bellway Homes for £6.55m....
| Article | Jul 28, 2021 Fiera Real Estate and Darin Partners acquires BMW flagship for over £9m on behalf of GCC investor
Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”), Darin Partners and Bank of London and The Middle East (“BLME”) are delighted to announce the acquisition of a BMW flagship dealership in Nottingham for...
| Article | Jul 23, 2021 Fiera Real Estate and Cubex achieve BREEAM Outstanding certification for Halo, set to be the greenest office building in the UK
Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) is delighted to announce that Halo, its latest Bristol office development alongside Cubex has achieved BREEAM Outstanding accreditation for ‘Shell & Core’ and ‘Cat A...
| Article | Jul 16, 2021 Fiera Real Estate UK achieves Platinum Payroll Giving Quality Mark
During Lockdown 2.0, Fiera Real Estate’s Charity Committee got together to work out how, even when we’re confined to the four walls of our home office, can we come together...
| Article | Jul 16, 2021 New multi-residential development project for Fiera Real Estate CORE Fund
Fiera Real Estate CORE Fund (the "Fund") and its partner, PC Urban, are proud to announce their second multi-residential development transaction in Victoria, BC in 2021: Esquimalt.
| Article | Jul 6, 2021 Core Commercial Real Estate Investing: Flattening the Depreciation Curve
Written by Rupert Sheldon, Head of Core REIM, UK The principles of core real estate investing are simple: lease your property, collect your rents, watch the rent grow over time...
| Article | Jun 24, 2021 Fiera Real Estate CORE Fund and Fiera Real Estate Industrial Fund acquired a new industrial portfolio
Both the Fiera Real Estate CORE Fund (‘CORE Fund’’) and Fiera Real Estate Industrial Fund (‘’Industrial Fund’’) have closed on a 100% interest in a 944,000 square foot portfolio of five new generation industrial assets in Brantford, ON, well located in proximity to Highway 403. The properties are spread across 58.4 acres, resulting in a low 37.1% site coverage.
| Article | Jun 18, 2021 Fiera Real Estate CORE Fund acquires a new asset
The CORE Fund and its partner, Canahahns Company Limited, have recently closed on a multi-residential apartment located in Mississauga, Ontario. The property is located in the Port Credit neighbourhood with close proximity to the GO Station. The building contains 82 total suites with in-place rents that are well below market.
| Article | Jun 16, 2021 Creating Alpha returns through specialism
Written by Steven Wright, Director. The ability to deliver Alpha-style returns in real estate requires knowledgeable people with specialist skills. Whilst Beta can be delivered through the acquisition of standing...
| Article | Jun 14, 2021 UK Real Estate Market Commentary – June 2021
Published by CoStar in June 2021. Uncertainty has weighed on the UK since the EU referendum in 2016, compounded by a poor response to COVID-19 in 2020, creating conditions where...
| Article | Jun 14, 2021 Kim Nguyen to speak at the Investor Communication in 2021 webinar
On Thursday, June 17, join us for a special Canada-focused webinar hosted by Juniper Square where Kim Nguyen will be discussing the different trends in investor relations and communication in private equity and what's on the horizon.
| Article | Jun 11, 2021 Fiera Real Estate Industrial Fund expands with the acquisition of the Burlington Industrial Portfolio
The Fiera Real Estate Industrial Fund has closed on a 100% interest in a small bay, multi-tenant industrial portfolio composed of five buildings on four legal parcels totaling 178,000sf.
| Whitepaper | Jun 10, 2021 Fiera Real Estate UK ESG Brochure
Climate change represents one of the greatest challenges of our time. In 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned us that to meet the ambitions laid out in...
| Article | Jun 9, 2021 Land and Development conference : Richard Dansereau to speak at the Closing Roundtable
As the Land and Development conference is coming to an end, tune in to the Closing Roundtable to listen to Richard Dansereau exchange his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities of the land and development market for the second half of 2021 and beyond.
| Article | Jun 7, 2021 Fiera Real Estate celebates World Environment Day
Written by Jessica Pilz, Associate Director, ESG, UK On Saturday, we celebrated World Environment Day. For many, these days of recognition pass by with little to no awareness that they...
| Article | Jun 7, 2021 Land and Development conference : listen to Kathy Black’s view on the future of commercial real estate
On June 9, 2021, tune in to the Canadian Real Estate Forums’ Land and Development conference to listen to Kathy Black, Vice President, Development, provide a view into her personal and professional world at the «Developer one-on-one» session. This conversation will offer insights and strategic thinking on what the future holds for the commercial real estate market, investments, and the complexity behind planning, design, approvals to construction.
| Article | Jun 3, 2021 Fiera Real Estate UK achieves Planet Mark 2020 Accreditation in a substantial step forward in the firm’s pathway to net zero carbon
Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) is proud to announce that the firm has achieved the Planet Mark Year 2020 Business Certification. The firm announced that it had partnered with Planet...
| Article | May 27, 2021 Edmonton Real Estate Forum : Erin Shirley to discuss the effect of e-commerce on the industrial real estate market
On May 27, 2021, Erin Shirley-Wong, Vice President, Asset Management, will discuss about the effects of COVID-19 on the e-commerce activity and the higher than normal growth in online shopping and how it helped build a strong industrial real estate market in Edmonton at the Edmonton Real Estate Forum.
| Article | May 26, 2021 Marcus Sperber Appointed to the Board of Fiera Real Estate Investments Limited as Independent Director
Fiera Real Estate Investments Limited (‘’FRE’’) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcus Sperber to the Board as Independent Director.
| Article | May 25, 2021 60% of tenants now signed up to Fiera Real Estate UK’s Tenant Utility Data Project in another step forward on its pathway to net zero carbon
Collecting sustainability data from tenants, particularly on assets where the landlord has limited to no control, remains a challenge for landlords. In an effort to close this data gap and...
| Article | May 19, 2021 The evolution of ESG within UK commercial real estate
Originally published by the Financial Times in May 2021. Jess Pilz, Associate Director, ESG, UK There was a time when I believed that ESG issues may never be given the...
| Article | May 11, 2021 Montreal Real Estate Forum : Richard Dansereau to discuss the impact that ESG has on the industry
On Thursday, May 13, Richard Dansereau, President and Global Head of Real Estate, will speak at the Montreal Real Estate Forum in the session titled Invest to Drive Change: How ESG is Transforming the Investment Landscape. In this session, panelists will have the chance to share insight into their views on sustainable, responsible, and impact investing, which is increasingly attracting the attention of managers of major investment funds.
| Article | May 7, 2021 New development project for the Fiera Properties Real Estate Investment Fund II
Fiera Real Estate, alongside Plan A Immobilier, is proud to announce its latest acquisition and development of an industrial site totalling approximately 150,000 square feet located within the Greater Montreal Area, in the city of Boisbriand.
| Article | May 6, 2021 Montreal Real Estate Forum: Listen to Jean-Phillipe Dubé’s take on this industrial market
On Wednesday, May 12, tune in to the Montreal Real Estate Forum webcast to listen to Jean-Philippe Dubé, Senior Vice-President, Development, discuss the industrial market's comeback over the past four years.
| Article | May 6, 2021 Fiera Real Estate and Packaged Living purchase 4.8-acre site in Southampton to develop a large mixed-use scheme boasting build to rent, office and hotel uses
Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) and Packaged Living are pleased to announce the acquisition of a 4.8-acre site at Station Square, Southampton with a £200m masterplan GDV. Packaged Living is...
| Article | May 5, 2021 Fiera Real Estate’s COVID-19 campaign raises £22,000 to provide therapy sessions to NHS carers
The impact of COVID-19 on NHS workers has been profound. Our NHS workers face an enormous amount of pressure at work every day and this has had a direct impact...
| Video | Apr 27, 2021 Fiera Real Estate UK ESG Video
Fiera Real Estate’s UK division recognises the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and acknowledges that embracing principles of ESG and responsible investment also helps position the firm...
| Article | Apr 21, 2021 REACT News Q&A: Fiera Real Estate’s logistics team are not here to land bank
Chris Button, Head of Value Add REIM, and Sam Fleming, Associate Director, spoke with Charlie Schouten at REACT News for a Q&A on logistics demand. Fiera’s £250m Real Estate Opportunity...
| Article | Apr 20, 2021 Fiera Real Estate and Opus Land to develop 25,000 sq.ft ESG Exemplar Grade A scheme on Planetary Road in Wolverhampton
Opus Land and Fiera Real Estate UK are delighted to announce their latest deal, a 2.95 acre site on Planetary Road in Wolverhampton to construct an ESG exemplar Grade A...
| Article | Apr 15, 2021 Angle Property & Fiera Real Estate sell 11-acre consented site in Thame for over £17million
Angle Property and Fiera Real Estate are pleased to announce that they have sold their 11-acre site at Howland Road in Thame, Oxfordshire to Bellway Homes and CareUK for a...
| Article | Apr 9, 2021 Kathy Black to discuss the impact of construction cost, government policies and more on development at the Vancouver Real Estate Forum
On April 15, as a panellist in the A cross-section of development session of the 2021 Vancouver Real Estate Forum, Kathy Black, Vice President, Development, will be discussing the impact of construction cost, government policies, and how the pandemic has impacted design.
| Article | Apr 7, 2021 UK Commercial Real Estate: High Yield Needn’t Mean High Risk
Rupert Sheldon, Head of CORE REIM at Fiera Real Estate UK High yield equals high risk. This is a key tenet of investment theory drummed into us all at an...
| Article | Mar 29, 2021 Fiera Real Estate and Wrenbridge acquire 8.5 acre site from Countryside Properties to develop £50million logistics scheme
Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) and Wrenbridge are pleased to announce the acquisition of a new 8.5 acre logistics site in Bishop’s Stortford to develop a new Grade A £50m...
| Article | Mar 17, 2021 Real estate digitisation from the inside-out
David Bender, Associate Director, Digital, discusses Fiera Real Estate’s journey to becoming a truly digital business. Practical lessons from our real estate investment firm’s digital transformation journey — from doubt...
| Whitepaper | Mar 9, 2021 Why UK Real Estate Whitepaper
On the anniversary of the first UK COVID-19 lockdown, we are reminded of Karl Marx’s quote that “there are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.”...
| Article | Mar 5, 2021 Fiera Real Estate and Wrenbridge acquire new 40,000 sq.ft logistics site in Dartford to develop £12m scheme
Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) and Wrenbridge are pleased to announce the purchase of a new site in Burnham Road, north east of Dartford Town Centre to develop a 40,000...
| Article | Mar 5, 2021 How can Real Estate help ‘plug the gap’ for DB Pension Schemes?
Patrick Freestone, Associate Director The COVID-19 pandemic will long be remembered for turning our world upside down and kickstarting dramatic change across all aspects of our everyday lives. It is...
| Article | Mar 1, 2021 Driving operational change from home: people first
The pandemic and the last year working from home has given all of us a new optic on life. The challenges have been numerous. I was used to the immediacy...
| Article | Feb 23, 2021 Blair McCreadie to discuss growth in equity capital deployments into real estate at RealCapital Conference
Join us on February 24, 2021, at Canada Real Estate Forums’ RealCapital Conference where Blair McCreadie will tackle the concept of growth in equity capital deployments into real estate assets and development.
| Article | Feb 22, 2021 AREF welcomes Emma Cullen to the Management Committee
Fiera Real Estate UK are delighted to announce the new appointment to the AREF Management Committee, Emma Cullen, Chief Operating Officer. She replaces Adrian Benedict as Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee,...
| Article | Feb 19, 2021 Rick O’Dell to explore optimal capital structures at Real Capital Conference
On February 24, find out more about optimal capital structures with Rick O’Dell as he explores this concept in today’s interest rate environment. He will be participating as a panelist on The CFO Perspective session hosted by the Canadian Real Estate Forum’s Real Capital Conference.
| Article | Feb 15, 2021 Fiera Real Estate Long Income Fund UK receives accreditation as a Living Wage Employer
Fiera Real Estate UK (“FRE UK”) is pleased to announce that the Fiera Real Estate Long Income Fund UK (“FRELIF UK”) has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. The...
| Article | Feb 11, 2021 Fiera Real Estate collects 96.1% since onset of pandemic and 96.5% of rents for December Quarter
Fiera Real Estate UK Limited (“FRE UK”) is pleased to announce that it has achieved an effective rent collection rate of 96.5% 31 days post the December quarter-date and 96.1%...
| Article | Feb 11, 2021 Peter McFarlane discusses the residential and commercial real estate activity at Altus Group’s National State of the Market 2021
Tune in to Altus Group’s National State of the Market 2021 exclusive webcast on Thursday, February 18. As one of the panellists, Peter McFarlane will discuss the residential and commercial real estate activity in major markets across Canada, including regional perspectives around some of the successes and challenges we've seen in the market amid a global pandemic.
| Article | Feb 10, 2021 Fiera Real Estate and Packaged Living achieve planning on BTR scheme and new public square, Piccadilly East, Manchester
Fiera Real Estate and Packaged Living are pleased to announce that plans have been approved for 352 build-to-rent (“BTR”) homes and a new public square in Piccadilly East, Manchester. ‘The...
| Article | Feb 9, 2021 The UK dual headwinds split investor opinion
Alex Price, CEO UK, recently spoke with Evelyn Lee of PERE to discuss the effects that COVID-19 and Brexit will have on investing in the UK real estate market. Originally...
| Article | Feb 5, 2021 Two Fiera Real Estate Funds Rank at the Top of MSCI/REALPAC Index
Fiera Real Estate is proud to announce the strong performance of the Fiera Real Estate Industrial Fund (“FREIF”) and the Fiera Real Estate CORE Fund LP (“CORE Fund”) compared against the benchmark, the MSCI/REALPAC Canada Quarterly Property Fund Index (“PFI”). The FREIF ranked first of the nine contributing funds for both Q4 and the full year of 2020 while the CORE Fund ranked second for Q4 and third for the full year.
| Article | Feb 4, 2021 Fiera Real Estate is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Shirley-Wong to the position of Vice President, Asset Management
Fiera Real Estate is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Shirley-Wong to the position Vice President, Asset Management. In this role, Erin will be responsible for the asset management of Fiera Real Estate funds, including supervision of third-party property management, preparation of annual operating budgets, and approval and execution of capital spending and leasing programs.
| Whitepaper | Feb 3, 2021 Fiera Real Estate ESG Report 2020
The events of the past year have led to unprecedented times that continue to change rapidly month to month. While it is unclear how long the COVID-19 pandemic will last,...
| Article | Feb 1, 2021 Peter Cuthbert discusses results and trends as panellist at the Canada Real Estate Investment Forum
On February 2, 2021, Peter Cuthbert will be a panelist at the MSCI/REALPAC Canada Real Estate Investment Forum where he will discuss the investment return results of the MSCI/REALPAC Canada Quarterly Property Index and comment on key real estate research trends of the last 12 months including the impact of COVID-19 on the market, responsible investments, pricing, and more.
| Video | Jan 28, 2021 The Castings – New BTR development in Manchester
A new 352 home BTR development on Heyrod Street, Manchester being developed by Packaged Living and funded by Fiera Real Estate....
| Article | Jan 27, 2021 Peter Cuthbert to step down from his role as President and Global Head of Fiera Real Estate
After an 8-year tenure with Fiera Real Estate, Peter Cuthbert has decided to step down from his role as President and Global Head of Fiera Real Estate. Peter has been integral in the creation, success and growth of the Fiera Real Estate investment management platform since it began in 2012. Peter will ensure a transition
| Article | Jan 27, 2021 Peter Cuthbert to step down from his role as President & Head of Global Real Estate
After an 8-year tenure with Fiera Real Estate, Peter Cuthbert has decided to step down from his role as President and Global Head of Fiera Real Estate. Peter has been an important member of the Fiera Real Estate team, first as Fund Manager and over the last few years focused on his leadership role as a member of the Investment Committees of a number of the Fiera Real Estate funds. In addition to his continued involvement as an independent Investment Committee member, Peter will ensure a gradual transition of his other roles and responsibilities.
| Video | Jan 26, 2021 Opportunities in UK Real Estate
In this short video we outline the opportunities for UK real estate as a result of the radical change that’s happening from Brexit, Covid, climate change and the effects of...
| Article | Jan 25, 2021 Cubex, Fiera Real Estate and Abri partner to deliver 66 affordable homes in central Bristol
Cubex, backed by Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) has exchanged contracts with housing provider Abri to deliver 66 affordable homes at Coopers Court as part of the wider award-winning Finzels...
| Article | Jan 20, 2021 Canadian Commercial Real Estate Industry Offers Support to National Vaccination Efforts
Fiera Real Estate will be part of REALPAC’s initiative to support the national vaccination rollout through providing government and health networks across Canada with the free use of vacant commercial space as vaccination sites.
| Article | Jan 15, 2021 Fiera Real Estate and Packaged Living acquire Cardiff site to develop a new £65m BTR scheme which will bring c.300 homes to the city
Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) and Packaged Living are pleased to announce the purchase of Suffolk House in Cardiff. The 0.9 acre site comprising a two-storey former office building is...
| Article | Jan 12, 2021 Opus Land & Fiera Real Estate kick start 2021 with the sale of their 121,000 sq. ft Grade A warehouse development to London Metric for £18million
Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) and Opus Land are pleased to announce the sale of their 121,715 sq.ft state-of-the-art prominent warehouse development at Seven Stars Road in Oldbury to London...
| Article | Jan 11, 2021 Grainger acquires a 231-home forward fund build to rent scheme with Cubex & Fiera Real Estate in Bristol
Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed residential landlord with 8,941 operational rental homes and a further 8,950 in its pipeline, has acquired a 231-home forward fund build to rent development...
| Article | Jan 7, 2021 Celebrating one year as Fiera Real Estate
This time last year we were gearing up to launch our #NewYearNewMe campaign, rebranding from Palmer Capital, after 27 years in the industry, to become Fiera Real Estate UK –...
| Event | Dec 8, 2020 2020 Asia Summit
At this year’s Milken Institute 2020 Asia Summit event entitled “Reconnect and Reimagine”, we’re delighted to announce that Rob Petty, Co-CEO and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Fiera Capital (Asia), will...
| Article | Dec 2, 2020 $17,350 raised for Movember
For the second year in a row, members of the Fiera Real Estate team have donned moustaches or a colourful strand of hair for the month of “Movember” in order to raise funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health. Last year we successfully raised over $7,000 for the cause and aimed to outperform that target this year.
| Article | Dec 1, 2020 Fiera Real Estate ranked within IPE’s Top 150 Real Estate Investment Managers 2020
Fiera Real Estate is pleased to announce that it has made it into the IPE Real Assets Top 150 Real Estate Investment Managers Index for the first time. This is...
| Whitepaper | Nov 30, 2020 Private Alternatives Outlook 2021: The New Normal?
There are many words to describe financial markets in 2020, but “normal” certainly is not one of them. Equity markets the world over were rattled by the imminent slowdown in...
| Article | Nov 27, 2020 Mellem to offer unlimited access to quality health care for all tenants
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, physical and mental health concerns are affecting more and more Canadians. Fiera Real Estate, Maître Carré, and TGTA are proud to partner with Dialogue, the Canadian leader in virtual health, to offer unlimited access to quality health care for all tenants of the 250-unit Mellem rental housing project, scheduled to open at the end of summer 2021.
| Article | Nov 26, 2020 Construction commences on Fiera’s landmark office redevelopment project in Leeds Central Business District
Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) and Opus North are delighted to announce that construction has started on site at 12 King Street, having received planning permission for the premier Grade...
| Article | Nov 26, 2020 Q+A: Fiera on “alpha” returns and building a Northern portfolio
Chris Button and Charles Allen caught up with Charlie Schouten of REACT News to discuss building a Northern portfolio. Originally published by REACT News in November 2020. Fiera’s £250m Real...
| Webinar | Nov 17, 2020 A generational buying opportunity for investors: How to create value in UK real estate
Between climate change, the effect of new technology, Brexit and COVID-19, UK Real Estate has never seen this scale of change in such a short period. Whilst this has created...
| Article | Oct 9, 2020 225 Gibraltar Road : Industrial Development of the Year
Fiera Real Estate, alongside Berkshire Axis Development, is pleased to announce our recognition as the INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR at the 2020 NAIOP Greater Toronto Chapter’s Real Estate Excellence (REX) Awards for the 225 Gibraltar Road project.
| Press Release | Sep 1, 2020 Fiera Real Estate completes the sale of all 35 units of its 150,000 sq.ft industrial site in Brampton, purchased through the GTA Fund
Fiera Real Estate Investments Limited (“Fiera Real Estate”) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Lightbeam development project in Brampton, Ontario.
| Article | Aug 28, 2020 Development innovation & resiliency in the COVID-19 era
COVID-19 changed the landscape for commercial and residential leasing and property management. For Fiera Real Estate Investments Limited (“Fiera Real Estate”), as landlord and its management partner Colonnade BridgePort (“CBP”),as property manager, it meant that they had to quickly adapt to ensure buildings remained safe for tenants and that leasing activities could be maintained. Fiera
| Article | Aug 26, 2020 Fiera Capital reports second quarter 2020 results
Fiera Capital Corporation (TSX: FSZ) (“Fiera Capital” or the “Company”), a leading independent asset management firm, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. Financial references are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. Assets under management (“AUM”) of $171.0 billion as at June 30, 2020: a $12.9 billion or 8% increase compared to March 31, 2020
| Article | Jul 17, 2020 Diversity Inclusion Statement
I want to first acknowledge that we have taken some time to carefully consider the substantive issues related to systemic racism that exists in our world. The race-based, senseless and incomprehensible death of George Floyd and many others before him are serving as a global catalyst for a call to action.
| Article | Jul 10, 2020 The promotion of Mike O’Sullivan to Vice President & Deputy Fund Manager, Industrial Funds
Fiera Real Estate is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike O’Sullivan to Vice President & Deputy Fund Manager, Industrial Funds within the Canadian division of Fiera Real Estate.
| Article | Jul 6, 2020 REALtalk podcast with Peter Cuthbert
Peter Cuthbert, President at Fiera Real Estate recently spoke to REALtalk about investment fund management, operating open and closed ended funds, and the impact of COVID-19 on real estate.
| Article | May 29, 2020 Fiera Real Estate is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Nguyen to the position of Manager, Investor Relations
In this newly created and pivotal role, Kim will work to enhance the investors experience for Fiera Real Estate Investments’ (FREI) clients.
| Article | May 5, 2020 Fiera Real Estate Investor Webinar
The evolving situation surrounding the spread of COVID-19 has raised many questions amongst our client base on its impact on the Real Estate Market
| Press Release | Apr 30, 2020 Fiera Real Estate UK donates £40million former Ministry of Defence facility to create 300-bed emergency NHS hospital
Fiera Real Estate UK (Fiera), together with its development partner Angle Property (Angle), made its Headley Court property in Surrey, England available to the NHS to meet its current needs. Angle helped the NHS and Surrey County Council to recommission the facility in 3 weeks, transforming it into a temporary community hospital as part of the NHS COVID-19 capacity strategy.
| Press Release | Apr 27, 2020 Fiera Real Estate is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of a 75% interest in 25 Pickering Place in Ottawa
Fiera Real Estate is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of a 75% interest in 25 Pickering Place in Ottawa, Ontario (the “Property”) on behalf of Fiera Real Estate CORE Fund LP (the “CORE Fund”). The Property, a 155,376-ft2 single-tenant industrial asset on a five-acre site strategically located adjacent to the inter-city VIA train station and Tremblay LRT station, increases the CORE Fund’s overall exposure to the stable and growing Ottawa market.
| Press Release | Apr 17, 2020 Fiera Real Estate announces the successful divestiture of GPM 11 Fund
Fiera Real Estate is pleased to announce the successful and timely divestiture of the $249 million closed-end, GPM Real Property (11) Limited Partnership (the “Fund”). The Fund was the 11th in a successful series of 12 closed-end investment fund strategies that have raised a total of $857 million and focused on the small to mid-size industrial asset class across Canada.
| Article | Mar 24, 2020 Recession Risk Rising
The crisis in confidence stemming from COVID-19 has become increasingly self-fulfilling, which has brought into question our outlook for global growth.
| Article | Mar 19, 2020 Update from the Global CIO
The thought of an invisible enemy that spreads easily and carries a non-trivial mortality rate sends shivers down most people’s spine.
| Press Release | Mar 13, 2020 Fiera Real Estate grows its Montreal portfolio with the acquisition of 135 Rue du Cheminot
Fiera Real Estate is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of 135 Rue du Cheminot on behalf of the Fiera Real Estate CORE Fund. This 200,442-ft2 Class A industrial asset, strategically located in Vaudreuil, Quebec adjacent to four industrial assets under common ownership, increases the Fund’s overall exposure to the improving Montreal market.
| Press Release | Mar 13, 2020 Fiera Real Estate Market Commentary
The following comments represent a high-level view from Fiera Real Estate Canada on the impacts of the current COVID 19 issue. They apply generally across our Canadian Platform. It is worth noting that the duration of the current crisis is the wild card and that the source of the crisis spares few asset classes.
| Article | Mar 9, 2020 Fiera Capital COVID-19 Preparedness
Fiera Capital focused on team health and leveraging a thorough, tested business continuity plan in preparation for potential COVID-19 impacts.
| Article | Oct 28, 2019 Fiera Real Estate is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of 160 Rue Des Grands Lacs on behalf of an institutional client.
This 134,357 sq. ft. Class A industrial property is strategically located in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, one of Quebec’s leading industrial submarkets.
| Press Release | Jul 3, 2019 Fiera Properties rebrands to Fiera Real Estate
Toronto, July 3, 2019 - Fiera Properties Limited (“Fiera Properties”), a leading multi-product investment management firm and an affiliate of Fiera Capital Corporation (the “Firm”) (TSX: FSZ), is rebranding to Fiera Real Estate Investments Limited (“Fiera Real Estate”) as this term is universally understood and illustrates what we offer as a company.
| Article | Jul 3, 2019 Fiera Capital Corporation completes acquisition of Integrated Asset Management Corp.
Integrated Asset Management is one of Canada’s leading alternative asset management companies with ~$3.1B in AUM and committed capital as of March 31, 2019.
| Article | May 28, 2019 Fiera Properties Acquires Six-Building Office Portfolio in Ontario
Fiera Real Estate is pleased to announce the acquisition by Fiera Real Estate CORE Fund a 100% interest in a high quality, six-building office portfolio totalling 623,000 sf in Mississauga, Ontario.
| Press Release | May 9, 2019 New Strategic Partnership with Natixis
Fiera Capital Corporation and Natixis Investment Managers announced they have entered into a long-term strategic partnership that will establish Fiera Capital as Natixis’ preferred Canadian distribution platform, giving Fiera Capital’s clients access to Natixis’ wide range of highly active investment strategies.
| Article | May 9, 2019 New Strategic Partnership with Natixis
We are proud to announce that we have entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Natixis Investment Managers.
| Press Release | Apr 3, 2019 Fiera Capital closes acquisition of 80% interest in Palmer Capital and further expands its footprint in Europe
Fiera Capital Corporation (TSX: FSZ) (“Fiera Capital” or the “Firm”), a leading independent asset management firm, announced today that it completed its previously announced acquisition of an 80% interest in Palmer Capital Partners Limited (“Palmer Capital”), a leading UK focused real estate investment manager, based in London, UK.
| Press Release | Mar 22, 2019 Fiera Capital to Acquire Integrated Asset Management
Transaction complements existing suite of private alternative investment strategies, adding over $3 billion in AUM and committed capital.
| Article | Mar 22, 2019 Fiera Capital to Acquire Integrated Asset Management
Transaction complements existing suite of private alternative investment strategies, adding over $3 billion in AUM and committed capital.
| Press Release | Feb 21, 2019 Fiera Properties announces record 2018 and a strong start to 2019 for the CORE Fund
Fiera Real Estate Ltd. (“Fiera Real Estate”), a leading multi-product investment management firm and an affiliate of Fiera Capital Corporation (the “Firm”) (TSX: FSZ), is pleased to announce record investment volumes for the year ended December 31, 2018 and a strong start to 2019 for its flagship Fiera Real Estate CORE Fund (the “CORE Fund”).
| Press Release | Dec 21, 2018 Fiera Capital acquires 80% interest in Palmer Capital as it further expands its footprint in Europe
Fiera Capital Corporation a leading independent asset management firm, announced today that it has reached an agreement for the acquisition of an 80% interest in Palmer Capital Partners Limited, a leading UK focused real estate investment manager, based in London, UK.
| Article | Nov 19, 2018 ESG – What it is and why it matters?
ESG Management refers to the integration of environmental, social and governance factors into investment decision-making.
| Article | Jul 24, 2018 Fiera Properties Welcomes Fiera Private Lending’s Real Estate Development Team
We are proud to announce the integration of the Fiera Private Lending real estate development team, led by Pierre Pelletier, to Fiera Real Estate, effective July 1, 2018.
| Article | Apr 16, 2018 Fiera Properties Acquires Large Quebec-Based Industrial Portfolio
Strategically located across Montreal and Quebec City, this addition enhances our industrial portfolio. The purchase reflects the firm's targeted approach and increased opportunities in a growing market.
| Article | Mar 26, 2018 2018 Montreal Real Estate Forum’s Keynote Speaker
Vincent Duhamel, Global President and Chief Operating Officer at Fiera Capital will be the 2018 Montreal Real Estate Forum’s keynote speaker on March 28, 2018.
| Article | Mar 15, 2018 Enhancement to the Fiera CORE Fund Portfolio
Fiera Real Estate expands its portfolio in Western Canada with the acquisition of the Sunwapta Business Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, an industrial complex sitting on 22 acres in a prime location.
| Article | Feb 27, 2018 Acquisition of an Office Portfolio in Ottawa Area
Kanata North Business Park, a four-building office portfolio with a 99% occupancy rate, was acquired for $74M on Feb 27, 2018. The purchase represents a solid investment in Canada’s growing IT sector.
| Press Release | Nov 23, 2017 Fiera Capital Launches Fiera Properties CORE Mortgage Fund
Fiera Capital Corporation announced the launch of its new Fiera Real Estate CORE Mortgage Fund and the appointment of Fiera Real Estate Debt Strategies Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fiera Real Estate Limited to lead the mortgage strategy.
| Press Release | Nov 22, 2017 Fiera Capital Consolidates Ownership in Fiera Properties – Peter Cuthbert Appointed President of Fiera Properties
Fiera Capital Corporation announced that it has entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire the remaining 45% interest in Fiera Real Estate Limited it does not already own from the minority shareholders.
| Press Release | Oct 1, 2015 Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust Announces Successful Portfolio Acquisition For $32.9 Million In Partnership With Fiera Properties And The Disposition Of Eight Properties
Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust today announced that it has successfully acquired a three-asset portfolio located in Alberta and Manitoba in a 50%/50% partnership with Fiera Real Estate for a total purchase price of $32,950,000.
| Press Release | Jul 15, 2013 Fiera Properties Launching Largest Canadian Open-Ended Core Property Fund in over 20 years
Fiera Real Estate Limited, a jointventure between Fiera Capital Corporation and Fiera Real Estate' management team, today announced the launch of its diversified open-ended property fund, the Fiera Real Estate CORE Fund.
| Press Release | Jan 1, 1970 Fiera Capital Corporation completes acquisition of Integrated Asset Management Corp.
Montreal – July 3, 2019 – Fiera Capital Corporation (“Fiera Capital” or the “Firm”) (TSX: FSZ) and Integrated Asset Management Corp. (“IAM”) (TSX: IAM) announced today that Fiera Capital has completed its previously announced acquisition of IAM pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “Transaction”).