Geographic investment focus
- Primarily “A” locations in First-Tier European markets – France, Germany, BeNeLux and UK
- Complementary markets – Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Central & Eastern Europe, Austria, Ireland and Switzerland
The philosophy
AEW’s Europe Core Real Estate strategy invests in a diversified portfolio of what AEW considers to be high-quality assets, selected for their potential to generate stable, above-average income returns, complimented by capital growth potential.
Portfolio and asset focus
- Strong ESG credentials underlining the sustainable nature of the assets
- Optimal asset management strategy setting and implementing across phases of the asset life cycle
Sector focus
- Allocation driven by demographic, economic and social megatrends
- Primarily targeting Logistics, Commercial Residential, Life Sciences and Office Assets
Reasons to consider
- Strong KPIs with robust tenant covenants, high occupancy and long-term secured and indexed cash flow from core locations
- Portfolio construction designed to benefit from long-term trends and align with current structural changes
- Best in class GRESB rating1
- Avoid long equity queue and gain timely exposure to real estate returns
- Enter at an attractive Net Asset Value, offering attractive opportunities to take advantage of mispricing in a disrupted market while seeking to generate long-term outperformance
1 GRESB Real Estate Assessments capture information regarding ESG performance and sustainability best practices for real estate funds. The Assessment is shaped by what investors and the industry consider to be material issues in the sustainability performance of real estate investments. The methodology is consistent across regions, investment vehicles and property types, and it aligns with international reporting frameworks. For more information please click here.
The analyses and opinions referenced herein represent the subjective views of the author(s) as referenced, are as of the date shown and are subject to change without prior notice.
Risks to consider
All investing involves risk, including the risk of loss. Investment risk exists with equity, fixed income, and alternative investments. There is no assurance that any investment will meet its performance objectives or that losses will be avoided. There could be other differences across similar products in the same strategy. Investors should fully understand the risks and other relevant details associated with any investment prior to investing.
The team
Jeffrey King
Senior Fund Manager
AEW
Simon Fourrier
Fund Manager
AEW
Charlotte Leagon
Fund Associate
AEW
The firm
AEW is one of the world's largest real estate investment managers1. Founded in 1981, it has a long track record of successfully implementing core, value-add, opportunistic, and real estate securities strategies across the US, Europe and Asia. These strategies are offered in a wide range of investment vehicles, including comingled funds, separate accounts, mutual funds and securities mandates.
Paris
European HQ
825+
Employees globally
1Source: “2025 IREI.Q Real Estate Managers Guide”. The Guide, published annually by Institutional Real Estate, Inc., ranks real estate managers based on the gross value of real estate AUM ($m) as of December 31, 2024.
Featured strategies
Flexstone Diversified Private Equity
Access global & diversified private equity opportunities.
Flexstone Global Middle-Market Co-Investments
Accessing private equity co-investments in the small and middle markets.
Mirova Global Sustainable Land
An impact investment strategy investing in commercially viable projects in sustainable agriculture and sustainable forestry.
Mirova Impact Private Equity
A private equity impact fund accelerating the transition through innovation.
View all private asset funds
Find out more about private assets funds from our affiliated investment managers available in your region.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Sign up to receive all the latest insights