Regulation & Legal

Some of the most dynamic and challenging property markets in the world can be found in the Middle East and North Africa. Can private equity real estate investors strike oil?

Despite increased regulatory attempts by the government, the Chinese property market shows no signs of slowing down, particularly as domestic investors look to get into the game. By Aaron Lovell

Europe's unlisted property sector is one of the most opaque in the real estate industry. Now steps are being taken to improve its transparency and corporate governance. Is anyone listening? By Robin Marriott.

Two former UBS pros have launched JT Partners, a placement agent with minority backing from Apollo Real Estate and Raimus Capital.

4 FOOD GROUPS 2007-02-01 Staff Writer <strong>RESIDENTIAL<br /> Shopping for homes</strong><br /> Britain's largest supermarket chain is getting into the housing business. Tesco plans to build 2,000 houses over the next three years as the grocery retailer looks to redevelop its larg

The smallest country in the world: $1 billion 2007-02-01 Staff Writer Sealand may not look like much, but it is a country, at least according to its self-appointed ruler. Although it has never been recognized as a sovereign nation, Sealand's Prince Roy and the rest of the “royal family” have claimed for deca

After months of negotiation, the board of the gaming company has agreed to a sweetened offer from the two private equity firms.

As Los Angeles-based Colony Capital launches a bid to acquire casino operator Station Casinos, the gambling play is becoming a more attractive bet to private equity real estate firms. By Aaron Lovell.

Dallas-based consultancy and investment management firm Hawkeye Partners is beefing up its staff with three new hires.

Trumped in Aberdeenshire 2007-01-01 Staff Writer It's not every day that a billionaire real estate mogul gets walloped by a crew of elderly country folk. But that's what happened in Scotland last month when a local council committee in Aberdeenshire rejected Donald Trump's plan to build two championship golf