Deals

Bargains in Dubai

Since the beginning of Dubai's construction boom, the affordable housing sector has often been overlooked. But as the luxury market looks set for a correction, middle-income housing could replace yesterday's extravagance. By Sonal Rupani

A Qatar above the rest

The small but rich county of Qatar is set to become another Dubai as the government pumps oil and gas money into infrastructure and real estate. By Robin Marriott

The world is not enough

Already one of the largest real estate investors in the world, RREEF is now expanding both its global securities business and its burgeoning infrastructure platform. Here, the firm's leadership talks about their long tenure together, their big push in European retail and what it takes to find an operating partner in China and Russia. By Paul Fruchbom

Westport goes East

Ernst & Young veteran Jack Rodman has joined Westport Capital Partners to help grow the private equity firm's business in Asia.

Mainland security

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

Senior partners

Prudential Real Estate Investors has teamed up with Sunrise to invest $1bn in UK senior living communities.

Cable network

Neil Cable, the head of European real estate for Fidelity, is busy hiring as the US firm gears up for direct property investing.

Going continental

Toronto-based Brookfield Asset management, a minority owner of London's Canary Wharf, is set to launch a European real estate fund.

Big Brother

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.

Landmark transaction

Golub and Goldman Sachs are teaming up to acquire Chicago's landmark John Hancock Center for approximately $385m.