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Investing in commercial real estate

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The last decade has seen a large inflow of investments in commercial real estate.

Real estate, in terms of asset classes, was often categorized within the sphere of alternative assets. However, today commercial real estate (CRE) is ranked with traditional asset classes such as bonds and equities. While the Global Financial Crisis was a reminder of risks related to investing in real estate, it is broadly considered an attractive asset class.

 

Download the entire blog and find out what CRE can produce for the investor, what are the CRE investment strategies and where do CRE yields stand in relation to bonds, written by our Ivan, Consultant in Investment, Valuation and Advisory Services.

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Ivan Laljak

Head of Capital Markets

Zagreb

Ivan joined Colliers in June 2018 as a Junior Consultant in the Investment, Valuation and Advisory services department. Since joining Colliers he showed exceptional skills, and was promoted three times. As of the beginning of 2023, Ivan works as Manager in Capital Markets departments. In this role his focus is on investment transactions (standing assets and land for development), buy and sell-side representation, investment and development advisory and sourcing financing for commercial real estate products and developments. His responsibilities also include business development, client relationship and mentoring junior colleagues.  

Prior to becoming Manager in Capital Markets department, Ivan worked as a Senior Consultant in Valuation and Advisory services department, where his worked was concentrated on valuations (hotel, office, retail, industrial/logistics, land, residential), feasibility and highest and best use studies, financial modelling and analysis, market research and NPL portfolio valuation.

Ivan has experience with many domestic and international clients, such as: PBZ, Plava Laguna, Generali, Deutche Bank, Bain Capital, World Bank, Eagle Hills and others.

Prior to joining Colliers and during his studies, Ivan worked in the financial industry and corporate finance. Ivan holds a Master’s degree from the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb. He also gained a “Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst” certificate at Corporate Finance Institute and passed CFA Level I exam.

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