As capital continues to flow into private equity real estate, GPs are gaining the upper hand in negotiating the terms of their fund documents—but that doesn't mean LPs are staying quiet. By Paul Fruchbom
10 min read · 23 January 2013
Over the past 15 years, the growth in the private equity real estate industry has been dramatic, both in terms of size and geographic scope, which means the legal and regulatory challenges involved have grown as well.
3 min read · 23 January 2013
A recent report suggests that 2006 could see even greater interest from US private equity firms in the Asian hospitality markets.
2 min read · 23 January 2013
Japan's corporate culture favors real estate investors who have patience for a glacial pace of change. By David Snow
5 min read · 23 January 2013
For the first time, a German city has sold all of its public housing stock to a US investment firm. More could be on the way.
2 min read · 23 January 2013
MIPIM, the annual property fest held in Cannes each March, had its biggest gathering yet—PERE paid a visit.
5 min read · 23 January 2013
In yet another hospitality megadeal, several private equity and real estate firms are taking Kerzner International private.
2 min read · 23 January 2013
Following a spate of new hires and fund closings, Starwood has hired William Jandrisits as director of finance to help manage its rapid expansion.
5 min read · 23 January 2013
Equity International, the private equity firm affiliated with Sam Zell, has closed its second fund, focusing on Brazil and beyond.
2 min read · 23 January 2013
Two very different real estate conferences took place last month in San Francisco—one featuring Madeleine Albright, the other Donald Trump— but both generated buzz. By Paul Fruchbom
5 min read · 23 January 2013
