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Bank of America (BofA) continues to be a key player in North America’s commercial real estate (CRE) landscape, closing out 2023 with $86.57 billion in CRE loans, a notable 11.4% year-over-year increase. Representing 8.2% of its total loan portfolio, these loans support a variety of real estate ventures that foster urban development, economic growth and housing accessibility.

Blackstone’s $336 billion in investor capital as of the second quarter of 2024 positions it among the largest real estate investors globally. The firm's investment strategy is distinctively thematic, focusing on assets within sectors that are experiencing structural shortages and are supported by strong macroeconomic tailwinds. Approximately 80% of Blackstone's real estate portfolio is diversified across five key areas: logistics, residential, hospitality & leisure, data centres and life sciences.

Broll Property Group’s award as Africa’s best real estate agency reflects its strong performance across multiple sectors and its commitment to sustainability and innovation in an evolving market.

CapitaLand Development (CLD) has been a pioneering foreign developer in China since 1994 and is one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups. With expertise in business parks, industrial, logistics and residential developments, it has established a strong presence. Over the review period, its most notable achievements as a workspace developer included its Bridge+ flexible workspace and key business parks like Ascendas Suzhou Shishan Alpha Park.

Standard Bank’s exceptional performance in financing, client engagement, and innovative solutions across the continent’s real estate sector earns it the award for Africa’s best bank for real estate. The bank also showcased strong growth in new facilities and in refinances which enables them to maintain the market leader role in the region.

With nearly 30 years of experience, Red Megacentro has established itself as a leading industrial real estate developer in Latin America, specializing in warehouse and self-storage rentals. The company manages over 20.5 million sq ft of gross leasable area (GLA) across more than 60 locations in Chile, Peru and the US, offering state-of-the-art facilities that cater to a diverse range of tenant needs. Red Megacentro’s core mission is to provide space for businesses to grow and succeed, supported by innovative design and exceptional service.

DBS has demonstrated significant progress through its global connectivity strategy focusing on strategically selected gateway cities. By establishing local real estate teams in these key locations, DBS effectively supported clients as they expanded and diversified their operations. This targeted approach has been instrumental in driving the bank’s compound annual growth rate.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), one of the leading global shopping mall operators, demonstrated robust operational performance over the review period.

Newmark has demonstrated robust growth and resilience within its commercial real estate services.

Soudah Development Company is a Saudi real estate business established by the Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund in 2021, to transform Soudah and parts of Rijal Almaa in the Asir region of Saudi Arabia into a luxury mountain destination.

JLL's advisory services in North America saw major achievements across 2023 and 2024, solidifying its reputation for market leadership. The firm supported strategic commercial real estate transitions, notably through data centre investments addressing heightened demand from AI and cloud sectors amid power and space shortages. In addition, JLL's valuation advisory expanded in healthcare and other specialized sectors, helping clients navigate complex market landscapes with data-driven insights.

Cushman & Wakefield has demonstrated robust financial performance and operational expertise over the review period that made it Latin America’s strongest real estate adviser.