Andrew T Smith
International Partner • United Kingdom
Local Office:
43-45 Portman Square
London, W1A 3BG
United Kingdom
Office: +44 207 152 5969
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Andrew T Smith
International Partner • United Kingdom
Andrew leads the Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) team across the UK, which forms part of the UK Specialist Markets Division. The team specialises in advising institutional capital, developers and universities on the full spectrum of accommodation across Europe, and covers capital markets, valuation and advisory and consulting.
Andrew has transacted over €2bn of PBSA across 6 countries and the development and operational range; as the former Investment Director for GSA he offers clients an in-depth and full spectrum understanding of the investment markets. Recent projects have included: acquisition of a 300-bed scheme in Madrid for Blackrock; disposal of a large Zone 2 site in London; and disposal of €100m forward funding in Barcelona for Hines.
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Research • Economy
TRENDS RADAR 2025 – Real Estate: From Stabilisation To Optimism
Macroeconomic prospects: In 2024, Poland’s economy has returned to growth from a period of stagnation in 2023, with GDP growth expected to reach 3.1%. The average annual inflation rate is forecast to be around 4.0% in 2024 and remain below 5% in 2025. This is likely to prompt interest rate cuts that are anticipated to take place in the second half of 2025, providing a boost to the economy.
Insights • Workplace
How to leverage Facilities Services to foster a healthier more engaged workforce
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Specialist Sectors
Data Centres
As the digital economy continues to expand, the data centres supporting its growth are racing to keep pace with demand.