Knight Frank Alliance
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An Alliance like no other.
Berkadia is proud to collaborate with global property consultancy Knight Frank to offer our clients unparalleled access to the world’s most active investors, spanning all key capital hubs to enable deeper relationships with diverse sources. As we continue to expand our capabilities as full-service, tech-enabled advisors dedicated to better serving the needs of our clients, this strategic alliance deeply broadens our reach, market exposure and relationships around the globe, allowing our clients to achieve their real estate goals and objectives.
Knight Frank’s 127-year legacy as the largest privately-owned capital markets platform fully complements Berkadia’s industry leading Investment Sales, Mortgage Banking and Servicing capabilities, allowing us to deliver clients greater value and more investment opportunities.
Together, Knight Frank and Berkadia offer a combined global network comprising more than 24,500 people across 560 offices in 53 territories, spanning all key capital hubs.
Our alliance offers clients greater access to the world’s broader institutional, private, sovereign wealth and ultra-high-net-worth investor network.
Berkadia’s culture, principles and shared mission align with Knight Frank’s. From our people-first, client-centric and community-focused mindset, to our integrity and shared commitment to excellence, our collective goal is to enhance people’s lives and environments.
Relationships with the world's most active investors
Our alliance provides direct access to 23% of Forbes’ billionaires and more than 5,400 ultra-high-net-worth investors.
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Global Investor Strategies
Shift the transaction life cycle into high gear. These unique insights allow us to effectively identify and target prospective buyers based on known acquisition criteria.
| RETURN REQUIREMENT | 12-15% LIRR |
| TYPICAL LEVERAGE | 65-80% |
| FORM OF INVESTMENT | Structured and capital efficient investment across the capital stack |
| INVESTMENT HORIZON | Short-Medium Term (3-5 yrs.) |
| RISK TOLERANCE | High |
| OPTIMUM TICKET SIZE | >$25M |
| OTHER REQUIREMENTS | Active involvement in the strategy execution through board representation |
| TOLERANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT | Open to Development |
| PLANNING/ENTITLEMENT RISK | Yes |
| RETURN REQUIREMENT | Core to Core+: 7-10% LIRR |
| TYPICAL LEVERAGE | 30-50% |
| FORM OF INVESTMENT | Equity and/or Sr. debt |
| INVESTMENT HORIZON | Long-Term (7-10 yrs.) |
| RISK TOLERANCE | Medium |
| OPTIMUM TICKET SIZE | >$25-100M |
| OTHER REQUIREMENTS | Preference for JVs with more control by larger institutions; income-focused returns |
| TOLERANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT | Some will take on development risk; Many see to de-risk through forward funding |
| PLANNING/ENTITLEMENT RISK | No |
| RETURN REQUIREMENT | Core to Core+: 7-10% LIRR |
| TYPICAL LEVERAGE | 30-50% |
| FORM OF INVESTMENT | Equity and/or Sr. debt |
| INVESTMENT HORIZON | Long-Term (7-10 yrs.) |
| RISK TOLERANCE | Medium |
| OPTIMUM TICKET SIZE | >$25-100M |
| OTHER REQUIREMENTS | Preference for JVs with more control by larger institutions; income-focused returns |
| TOLERANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT | Some will take on development risk; Many see to de-risk through forward funding |
| PLANNING/ENTITLEMENT RISK | No |
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Berkadia FHA/HUD Construction manages all 221(d)(4) and 223(f) projects, including heavy repairs. We have consistently been ranked as the Top HUD Multifamily New Construction/Sub-Rehab Lender by volume from 2018-2022. Our automated processes and industry-leading technology allow our construction experts to prioritize your project and proactively monitor all aspects of the HUD process.
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