Thus far, the majority of the opportunity funds have been conservative in their approach to the UK. Slowly yet surely, they are moving in.
2 min read · 31 January 2013
Though property sales are healthy in Japan, the balance sheets of many Japanese developers are not.
2 min read · 31 January 2013
To the outsider it may seem an odd time to be ramping up exposure to the fund administration industry, but to those involved in real estate it makes perfect sense.
2 min read · 31 January 2013
Private equity real estate firms around the world are snatching up prime parcels as distressed homebuilders sell off valuable swathes of land to stay afloat.
2 min read · 31 January 2013
The number of private equity investments in wind farms recently has been head-spinning. This blow-out deal activity has been generated by a perfect storm of global energy demand, government incentives and improving technology.
3 min read · 31 January 2013
Just a few weeks ago, there was more talk of distressed sellers than actual motivated sellers. Now talk in the US and UK is about to turn into action.
2 min read · 31 January 2013
Leon Black’s Apollo Global Management has been looking to go large in the real estate space, and it won’t be with Apollo Real Estate Advisors.
2 min read · 31 January 2013
With the credit crunch showing no signs of easing, REITs globally are looking increasingly stressed. For private equity real estate firms, their plight might produce great investment opportunities.
2 min read · 31 January 2013
With so much of the mainstream press bemoaning the decline in m&a activity and the lack of big deals for private equity firms, it is heartening to hear of those pursuing alternative strategies for making money.
2 min read · 31 January 2013
Property investors have been showing a great deal of enthusiasm for Vietnam over the past year. But will the country’s recent economic problems put a damper on the excitement?
3 min read · 31 January 2013
