Regulation & Legal

Philadelphia-based private equity real estate firm Rubenstein Partners has hired the former chief investment officer of Trizec to help acquire assets for its debut fund.

The UK Treasury has relaxed rules for the introduction of real estate investment trusts, which some believe could offer private equity firms an alternative exit route for property investments.

Private equity real estate investors are rushing into Brazil in search of heavenly returns. But amid the aura of political and economic stability, the emerging market risks continue to loom large. By Paul Fruchbom

As Romania and Bulgaria gear up for EU accession, their real estate markets are becoming increasingly active, but that doesn't mean a shortage of risks. By Aaron Lovell

A social phenomenon is taking place in Poland as residents trade up from Soviet-style homes to Western apartments. Private equity real estate investors are following the trend, in Warsaw and beyond. By Robin Marriott

After seven years running Doughty Hanson's real estate arm Marc Mogull left last year to set up his own firm, Benson Elliot. Here the 20-year industry veteran discusses his family ties to the business, his long career in Europe and why he doesn't like talking to the press. By Robin Marriott

Hiring Desmond Taljaard has stoked talks of Starwood launching a takeover of the publicly traded UK leisure group.

Ted Darnall, a veteran of Starwood Hotels, has joined the hospitality-focused firm as a partner and will help invest its $425m second vehicle.

The private equity titan and long-time real estate investors has raised $1.2bn for its first vehicle specifically dedicated to real estate.

Following the addition of Mark Karlan, CBRE Investors continues to expand its team in Asia with the hiring of Hao Zhou to head up its investments in China.