From FutureGen to RE:Futures
FutureGen was AREF's network for early-career professionals, providing opportunities for networking, learning and professional development across the real estate funds sector.
Following the creation of Real Estate:UK, FutureGen has joined with BPF Futures and IPF Future Leaders to form RE:FUTURES - the new network for emerging professionals across the UK real estate industry.
RE:Futures brings together professionals with up to 15 years' experience from across investment, development, finance, advisory and operational disciplines, creating opportunities to build connections, develop new skills and gain fresh perspectives from across the sector.
If you work for a corporate member of Real Estate, you can join RE:Futures at no additional cost. Professionals whose organisations are not corporate members can also join directly.
Former members of AREF FutureGen are encouraged to register through the RE;Futures joining page to ensure their details are up to date and to continue accessing events, networking opportunities and member benefits.
News & Highlights
FutureGen Education Series
Between 2019 and 2022, the FutureGen Committee ran a three-year education series, sponsored by Carey Olsen. It covered the lifecycle of a fund, real estate fundamentals and investor perspectives. While no longer ongoing, the content remains a valuable on-demand resource.
The first series was named the Fund Life Cycle, the second was the Bricks & Mortar of Real Estate and finally, the third year was the Investor's Perspective.
The films are available to anyone from our Member firms to watch (you may have to log-in or request a password (link) to view. For full information, including what was covered and details of the expert speakers, click below:
2022 FutureGen Educational Series: 'The Fund Lifecycle Revisited'
This year's series, 'The Fund Lifecycle Revisited' reviews and revisits the original series in 2020 with an updated look at an overview of a fund, from formation to liquidation. Thanks to Carey Olsen who are this years sponsors.
The FutureGen Educational Series 2020 'Bricks and Mortar of Real Estate'
View the videos and slides here!
2019 FutureGen Educational Series: The Fund Life Cycle
Over three sessions, speakers covered: current structures available; regulation; product development; tax implications; and the launching & deployment of a new fund.