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.
Following a year of increased commitments, ING Real Estate has appointed a new chief executive officer for development.
Danish property is attracting investors looking to balance their European portfolios.
Private equity has had a great run investing in UK pubs, but can the trend continue? By Philip Borel
Mike McCook charted a new course in real estate investment for the state retirement system. Will his successor continue his strategy?
Opportunity fund managers are increasingly spinning out of larger institutions to launch their own private equity real estate firms. Will their solo acts strike gold? By Paul Fruchbom
Proof's last rap: get a house 2006-05-01 Staff Writer To many, rap music represents the antithesis of responsibility. The genre often glorifies violence, drugs and petty vendettas. But many rap fans are quick to point out that the music can have a positive message as well, and one fan was willing to put his