Goldman plans $500M raise for Japan real estate fund.

Goldman Sachs is launching a $500 million Japan real estate fund, focusing on resilient property sectors amid market recovery.

Goldman Sachs is getting serious about Japan real estate, aiming to raise around $500 million for property deals there. They’ve been out there pitching to investors, riding the wave of a booming local market thanks to low borrowing costs and a weak yen.

This fund is all about a value-add investment strategy, targeting those nice mid-teen returns. We’re talking data centers, logistics, residential spots, and hospitality assets. Sounds like they’re ready to make some big moves in Japan!

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