AREF Newsletter - June 2025
This month’s newsletter includes updates on our awards and the FutureGen Conference, as well as all the latest news, updates and opportunities to get involved.
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FutureGen Conference
Ticket sales are going very well for the FutureGen Conference, being held in Oxford on 2 & 3rd September and sponsored by Mills & Reeve. We have a full agenda!
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Awards 2025
Submissions are still open for Outstanding Fund Achievement. All Fund Members are invited to put forward entries showcasing excellence and innovation in our industry. The deadline is this Friday, 4 July. Click the button to read full details, including criteria, judging panel, terms and conditions, and past winners on our Awards page.
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Public Policy Activity
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AREF is busy engaging with regulators and government to ensure they hear the voice of the real estate industry when determining policy. We always welcome members participation; particularly to consultation response.
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Follow us on LinkedIn
We would encourage all members to follow us on LinkedIn. Please 'like' and 'share' our posts to help spread news of the good work AREF is doing.
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AREF Guidance
Did you know? Our website offers a fabulous range of guidance available to AREF members. From best practice recommendations to insightful resources, our member hub is a treasure trove of support—do explore it and make the most of what’s on offer!
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We can share your Articles and White Papers
We welcome any interesting articles, research, or white papers from our members and would be glad to share them across our channels.
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AREF's History
Read about the history of AREF from its launch in the 1970s as The Association of Property Unit Trusts to what it is today, written by our very own Rachel Portlock, AREF's Head of Research.
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AREF in the Press!
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Read press articles from this month, featuring AREF
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Missed an AREF event?
You can catch up with our events by reading the write-up, watching the recording or listening to the podcasts for all our events held this year.
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AREF Committee Updates
Did you know you can read all about what the AREF Committees have been working on recently?
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Industry Initiatives
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S&W Breakfast Event: Trends in real estate investment and deals
S&W invite AREF Fund and Investor Members to a breakfast breakfast event in London. The expert panel will explore market trends and take a deep dive into corporate real estate M&A – highlighting key risks, opportunities and strategies to navigate deals with confidence.
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Help a Student with Research
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We’ve been contacted by an MSc student researching how investor and occupier behaviour in UK commercial real estate has changed post-Covid. If you can spare a few minutes, please complete this short, anonymous survey.
They’re also looking for interview volunteers—please get in touch via the link if you're interested.
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Training & Events from Diversity Talks Real Estate (DTRE)
DTRE is offering 10% member discount to AREF members on their upcoming training courses using promo code PARTNERTEN.
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Know someone who would benefit from FutureGen?
Encourage colleagues to join the network to receive updates on upcoming events and initiatives. We currently have over 700 FutureGen members.
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Committee Vacancies
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We actively encourage all members to get involved with the association. Click to view the current vacancies on AREF committees.
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The Association of Real Estate Funds (AREF) is the body that represents the interests of its fund managers, those firms that advise and support them and the end-investors. For further information, please visit our website.
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