Founded in 1999, EPRA's mission is to promote, develop and represent the listed real estate sector in Europe—it is, in essence, the region's counterpart to the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) in the US. EPRA currently has approximately 170 members, including many of Europe's largest real estate companies and investment institutions. Serge Fautré, the chief executive officer of Cofinimmo, serves as the organization's chairman. A native Belgian, he recently talked with PERE about EPRA's goals, the future of European REITs and why the Social Democrats are wrong.
4 min read · 23 January 2013
Due to both political and economic issues, the introduction of German REITs is progressing slower than expected. To compete with the rest of Europe's publicly listed real estate market, however, the country cannot afford to lose any more time. By Dr. Michael Kreft
9 min read · 23 January 2013
Long a staple in Japan and the US, real estate investment trusts are gaining ground throughout Europe—with varying results. By Aaron Lovell
8 min read · 23 January 2013
The introduction of publicly traded REITs in Europe's two largest economies is bound to have repercussions on the region's property markets—should private equity real estate firms be worried?
3 min read · 23 January 2013
real estate supply and demand imbalance in Russia may create a unique opportunity for property investors.
1 min read · 23 January 2013
Macquarie's second European opportunistic vehicle has made its first investment—in a continental sale and leaseback deal.
2 min read · 23 January 2013
Following a year of increased commitments, ING Real Estate has appointed a new chief executive officer for development.
6 min read · 23 January 2013
Private equity has had a great run investing in UK pubs, but can the trend continue? By Philip Borel
5 min read · 23 January 2013
Pinnacle Entertainment ups the ante in a fierce bidding war for the casino operator, showing the renewed aggression of corporate buyers.
2 min read · 23 January 2013
Mike McCook charted a new course in real estate investment for the state retirement system. Will his successor continue his strategy?
6 min read · 23 January 2013
