Social infrastructure:
Investing in real estate assets with a dual return objective: generate financial returns while making a positive social and environmental impact within the community.
US$2.7B
Assets under management
40+
Years investing in global real estate
6
Global locations
Our approach
Franklin Real Asset Advisors (FRAA) invests in the private real estate market utilising their expertise of global capital flows, investor behaviour and sector trends across markets and regions to drive strong outcomes for clients. Investors benefit from a disciplined investment process that serves as a foundation for the successful implementation of a wide range of strategies.
Deeply experienced investment team
Deep experience and extensive industry knowledge gained over multiple market cycles.
Disciplined and collaborative approach
Investment philosophy shaped by local insights and factors capitalising on inefficiencies such as identifying undervalued or overlooked opportunities that are not widely recognised in the market.
Effective impact framework
Rising leader in impact investing with an integrated and proprietary impact management framework to ensure our investments align with our impact objectives.
Strategic expertise for diverse real estate investing
Our strategies draw on the team’s diverse skill set and deep experience in private real estate with expertise that covers direct investing, multi manager investing, direct asset management and investment structuring.
We apply this expertise across the following market segments:
Non-core real estate:
Sources high-quality, difficult-to-find private real estate investments worldwide, diversified by type, location, strategy and timeline.
Multi real assets:
Focuses on core, income-producing real assets with historically predictable income from long-term leases and contracts.
Committed to building
a better future
FRAA seeks to make real estate investments that not only generate financial returns but also have a positive impact on society and the environment. This approach aligns with the growing demand for investments that contribute to solutions for global challenges, such as climate change, social inequality and resource scarcity to drive positive change.
“With every new partnership, we create blueprints for how building owners can materially contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future.”
Franklin Real Asset Advisors - Social Infrastructure Strategy
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Glossary
Impact investing:
aims to generate positive social or environmental outcomes alongside financial returns. These investments focus on projects such as affordable housing, sustainable development, or community revitalization, aligning with specific social impact goals.
Direct investing:
in real estate involves purchasing physical properties or assets directly. Investors own and manage these properties themselves, benefiting directly from rental income and property value appreciation. This approach allows for greater control over the investments but requires significant capital and expertise in property management.
Multi-manager investing:
also known as fund-of-funds investing, involves investing in a portfolio of real estate funds managed by different fund managers. This strategy diversifies investments across various managers, property types, and geographies, reducing risk and providing access to a broader range of opportunities than investing in a single fund or property.
Direct asset management:
refers to the hands-on management of real estate assets by the investor or an appointed asset manager. This includes overseeing property operations, maintenance, tenant relations and financial performance to maximize the asset's value and return on investment. It requires in-depth knowledge of property management and market conditions.
Investment structuring:
involves creating the financial and legal framework for real estate investments. This includes determining the investment vehicle (such as a fund, partnership, or corporation), the capital structure (equity and debt), and the distribution of returns among investors. Proper investment structuring can optimize tax efficiency, manage risk and align the interests of all parties involved.
Important information
Investments entail risks, the value of investments can go down as well as up and investors should be aware they might not get back the full value invested.
Individual securities mentioned are intended as examples only and are not to be taken as advice nor are they intended as a recommendation to buy or sell any investment or interest.
Investment risks
Real estate investments should be viewed as long-term investments with limited liquidity and are suitable only for investors who can afford to risk the loss of all or substantially all of such investment.