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
Over the past two decades, The Townsend Group, led by co-founder Terry Ahern, has become one of the largest institutional real estate consultants in the world. Here he talks with PERE about the need for top-down investment strategies, his previous life as a lawyer and how the TV show Charlie's Angels influenced his career in real estate. By Paul Fruchbom Photos by Phyllis Christopher
10 min read · 23 January 2013
A group of real estate professionals recently gathered in New York City to discuss the Indian property market. While the participants are eager to get involved, they also expressed some caveats. By Aaron Lovell
5 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
The public sphere 2006-05-01 Staff Writer After several years spent licking their wounds—buffeted by accounting scandals, Sarbanes-Oxley and lackluster stock prices—publicly traded companies seem to be making a comeback, at least on the acquisition front. Private equity buyers on both sides of the Atlantic a
2 min read · 23 January 2013
Through acquisitions and new platforms, real estate investment trusts and private equity real estate funds are increasingly crossing paths. By Aaron Lovell
9 min read · 23 January 2013
As the gaming industry expands, private equity has been increasingly tempted to bet on gambling's global boom. But like the act of gambling itself, casinos remain a risky proposition. By Dave Keating
10 min read · 23 January 2013
The growth of the CMBS market in the US is fueling ever larger private equity real estate deals—can Europe be far behind? By Paul Fruchbom
7 min read · 23 January 2013
