Welcome to the IB Real Estate Careers Club!
Newsletter #1 - Week of October 27, 2025
Dear Members,
Welcome to the first edition of our Real Estate Club Newsletter! We’re excited to kick off a new academic year filled with networking, insights, and opportunities to explore the rapidly evolving global property market. Our mission this year is to connect students passionate about real estate investment, development, and finance with industry leaders and resources that will accelerate your professional journey.
We’ll deliver market insights, career opportunities, event updates, and a global real estate outlook to help you stay ahead of key industry trends. Whether you’re interested in investment, development, or sustainability, this newsletter aims to bring valuable knowledge and opportunities directly to you. You’ll receive these newsletters via email and they’ll also be shared in our group chat, so you can easily stay up to date.
We look forward to an exciting and insightful year together!
- The Real Estate Club Committee
Our Committee
We’re proud to introduce our 2025-2026 Real Estate Club Committee - a dynamic, international team representing a wide range of programs and perspectives:
Kate Rodina, President - MSc Management (Moscow, Russia)
Maria Rodriguez Azparren, Vice President - MSc Management (Canary Islands, Spain)
Gabriela Irina Olaru, Secretary - MSc Finance (Bucharest, Romania)
Jensen Tan, Marketing Analyst - MSc Management (Melbourne, Australia & Singapore)
Benjamin Vial, Head of Events - Full-Time MBA (Santiago, Chile)
Hrishika Babar, Event Manager - MSc Management (Karnataka, India)
Tya (Tony) Teeraphantuvat, Research Analyst - MSc Risk Management & Financial Engineering (Bangkok, Thailand)
Sarp Erol, Research Analyst - MSc Investment & Wealth Management (Istanbul, Turkey)
Anna Marlene, Research Analyst - MSc Management (Stavanger, Norway)
Nursultan Turdubaev, Head of Finance - MSc Economics & Strategy for Business (Osh, Kyrgyzstan)
Insights & News
Data Centres: AI Driving Investment
- The EU data centre market is seeing a surge in investment, largely driven by AI and growing demand for digital infrastructure
- Global data centre market projected to grow at 15% CAGR through 2027
- Established hubs such as London, Frankfurt, and Dublin are facing constraints around land and power, so developers and hyperscalers are increasingly targeting secondary and previously under-supplied locations. The Nordics are particularly attractive due to low-cost hydroelectric power and cold ambient temperatures, which reduce cooling cost
- Articles we found interesting:
Retail: Recovery and Growth
- Retail is recovering: After challenging years, retail is seeing expanded investor interest and deal-size growth
- Transaction volume is up, showing growing investor confidence
- Investors choose retail primarily for operational resilience of the sector
- Strong growth in investment in EU high street shopping driven by the luxury sector and recovery in tourism
- Shopping centres are seeing the strongest growth, with the UK leading prime yields at ~8.00% attracting investor interest
- Articles we found interesting:
Upcoming Events
| Welcome Coffee Chat |
Date & Time: Thursday October 30, 2025 13:00
Location: The Kensington Creperie (2-6 Exhibition Rd) |
We’re kicking off the year with an informal coffee chat, a relaxed session to get to know one another, share your ideas for the club, and discuss what you’d like to see from future events and newsletters.
It’s a great chance to meet members across programs, connect with the committee, and start building your network within Imperial’s real estate community. We hope to see you there! |
Career Corner
Barings Real Estate Analyst Programme
https://barings.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Barings/job/London-United-Kingdom/Analyst-Programme---Real-Estate_JR_006137
StepStone Group Private Equity Infrastructure & Real Assets Intern
https://www.stepstonegroup.com/current-opportunities/?gh_jid=7327615
Summer Analyst Programme – EQT Real Estate
https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/eqtpartners/jobs/4691218101
Sustainability
Building Toward Net Zero
- The global real estate industry is entering a defining decade for sustainability and carbon reduction.
- Across Europe, developers and investors are embedding ESG strategies throughout the property lifecycle, from construction materials to operational energy efficiency.
- Green-certified buildings now command up to 10% rental premiums in prime markets.
- Institutional investors are linking portfolio performance to carbon reduction targets and ESG disclosure frameworks.
- In the UK, retrofitting older stock to meet EPC “B” standards is a top priority, driving innovation in sustainable refurbishment and proptech.
- ESG-aligned financing and energy-efficient upgrades are becoming key differentiators for long-term asset value.
- Articles we found interesting:
Stay Connected!
We’re thrilled to have you as part of our growing community of real estate enthusiasts. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for the latest updates, photos, and opportunities.
Best Regards,
Research Analyst Team
IB Real Estate Careers Club |