Although the theme of the fall 2006 PREA conference was “Back to Basics,” delegates found the current state of the real estate industry anything but. By Alison Granito
7 min read · 23 January 2013
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
8 min read · 23 January 2013
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
8 min read · 23 January 2013
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
10 min read · 23 January 2013
China's explosive economic growth has led to some amazing real estate projects. But what happens if the bubble bursts? By Aaron Lovell
5 min read · 23 January 2013
Hiring Desmond Taljaard has stoked talks of Starwood launching a takeover of the publicly traded UK leisure group.
6 min read · 23 January 2013
To encourage foreign investment in their burgeoning property markets, government ministers from both the Ukraine and India paid a visit to London last month. Will the positive spin work? By Robin Marriott
5 min read · 23 January 2013
The Four Seasons hotel chain, one of the last publicly traded luxury hotel brands, will likely find itself under very wealthy new ownership.
4 min read · 23 January 2013
Ted Darnall, a veteran of Starwood Hotels, has joined the hospitality-focused firm as a partner and will help invest its $425m second vehicle.
4 min read · 23 January 2013
The private equity titan and long-time real estate investors has raised $1.2bn for its first vehicle specifically dedicated to real estate.
4 min read · 23 January 2013
