Last year was a year of transition, as many firms and individuals struggled to adjust to the new realities of the global real estate markets. It was enough to make even some of the biggest players in the industry throw up their hands in defeat. Yet, for those with savvy and discipline, 2010 proved to be a year of opportunity. So, which firms, individuals and deals stood out from the crowd in North America in 2010? PERE Awards supplement March 2011.
10 min read · 18 January 2013
Starwood Capital Group was victorious three times in the 2010 Global PERE Awards, capping off an extraordinary year for the Greenwich, Connecticut-based firm. Other notable victories were achieved by Blackstone, Carlyle and Harvest Capital Partners.
3 min read · 18 January 2013
Co-investment in physical real estate assets is playing an increasing role in the secondaries playbook. PERE Magazine March issue 2011
2 min read · 18 January 2013
Grosvenor looks to secure up to $500m for its latest multifamily fund, which is targeting US apartment developments. PERE Magazine March issue 2011
1 min read · 18 January 2013
Invesco has acquired the Miami and New York City properties, both of which are leased to a single retailer until at least 2024.
1 min read · 18 January 2013
Opportunistic fund targets 25 percent IRRs by acquiring prime land in Sub-Saharan Africa with a particular focus on South Africa.
2 min read · 18 January 2013
Consulation closes today on proposed rules in the United Arab Emirates which make little distinction between private equity and other asset classes.
2 min read · 18 January 2013
At last month’s PERE Forum: Asia in Hong Kong, the conference’s delegates added their voices to those heard on stage. Thanks to technology, we can tell you what the approximately 250 delegates said. By Jonathan Brasse
4 min read · 18 January 2013
The New York-based giant has beaten two private equity real estate joint ventures to buy the US retail portfolio of Centro in a deal valued at $9.4bn. One rival bid was in the "mid-$8bn" range.
2 min read · 18 January 2013
The capture of a 23.87 percent stake in the Mumbai-based firm, which owns real estate and private equity business IL&FS Investment Managers, could be a prelude to further investment, market sources say.
2 min read · 18 January 2013
