Welltower’s Record Investment Pace Set to Continue with ‘Barbell’ Strategy for Senior Housing

Welltower’s (NYSE: WELL) senior housing portfolio is rebounding from its pandemic lowpoint, and the company continues to ink investments in senior housing and other asset classes. In fact, after investing nearly $1.4 billion in Q2 2021, CEO Shankh Mitra predicted that Q3 could be another record quarter. But while the company is making progress on […]

Transactions & Financings: Revera Buys UK Operator, Cushman & Wakefield Files for IPO

Revera Buys UK-Based Senior Living and Skilled Nursing Operator United Kingdom-based senior care and nursing home provider and developer Signature Senior Lifestyle has been purchased by Canada-based operator and investor Revera Inc., Care Home Professional reported. The purchase price was undisclosed. Signature develops and operates care homes, and currently manages 10 care homes in the UK, with […]

Healthcare REITs Chasing Growth Opportunities Across Borders

As high-quality portfolio investment opportunities for senior housing-focused real estate investment trusts (REITs) dwindle, the large-cap U.S. REITs are expected to chase growth opportunities abroad. “I would not be surprised at all to see more growth coming outside of the U.S.,” says Jeff Theiler, a research analyst with Green Street Advisors. “As the pool of large, […]