Private Equity Real Estate recently conducted its first survey of general partners' opinions on the limited partner community—the results were illuminating. By Dave Keating
Private equity real estate funds value their holdings in a number of different ways. But does it matter in a bull market? By Aaron Lovell
Founded in 1999, EPRA's mission is to promote, develop and represent the listed real estate sector in Europe—it is, in essence, the region's counterpart to the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) in the US. EPRA currently has approximately 170 members, including many of Europe's largest real estate companies and investment institutions. Serge Fautré, the chief executive officer of Cofinimmo, serves as the organization's chairman. A native Belgian, he recently talked with PERE about EPRA's goals, the future of European REITs and why the Social Democrats are wrong.
Long a staple in Japan and the US, real estate investment trusts are gaining ground throughout Europe—with varying results. By Aaron Lovell
The introduction of publicly traded REITs in Europe's two largest economies is bound to have repercussions on the region's property markets—should private equity real estate firms be worried?
Over the past two decades, The Townsend Group, led by co-founder Terry Ahern, has become one of the largest institutional real estate consultants in the world. Here he talks with PERE about the need for top-down investment strategies, his previous life as a lawyer and how the TV show Charlie's Angels influenced his career in real estate. By Paul Fruchbom Photos by Phyllis Christopher
Morgan Stanley's $300 million sale of Vicwood Plaza, a Hong Kong office tower, has generated a healthy return for the US investment bank.
A group of real estate professionals recently gathered in New York City to discuss the Indian property market. While the participants are eager to get involved, they also expressed some caveats. By Aaron Lovell
Macquarie's second European opportunistic vehicle has made its first investment—in a continental sale and leaseback deal.
Following a year of increased commitments, ING Real Estate has appointed a new chief executive officer for development.