All Europe articles – Page 384
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French commercial real estate returns to positive territory, says IPD
FRANCE – Commercial real estate in France has emerged from a two-year slump to record a six-month 1.6% capital appreciation, according to Investment Property Databank (IPD).
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AMF makes largest Swedish transaction in over two years
SWEDEN – Swedish pension provider AMF and German open fund manager DEKA Immobilien Investment have executed the largest single real estate deal in the city of Stockholm for more than two years.
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Germany sets two-year holding period for open real estate funds
GERMANY – The German government has passed new regulations for open real estate funds (OIFs) that will include a minimum two-year holding period.
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Quarterly INREV index shows first positive returns since 2007
EUROPE – Performance of European non-listed real estate funds returned to positive territory this year, the first time since 2007, according to inaugural quarterly index results for the sector.
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Newham Pension Fund backs co-investment housing fund
UK – The London Borough of Newham Pension Fund is to invest in a new residential real estate fund run by Mill Group.
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Denmark's FSP, Lærernes team up on residential development
DENMARK – Danish pension funds FSP Pension and Lærernes Pension have teamed up to invest nearly DKK400m (€53.7m) in a new residential property development in Denmark.
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European debt strategies finding traction with investors, says LaSalle
EUROPE – LaSalle Investment Management has raised institutional capital for a new real estate debt strategy as a number of fund managers position themselves to capitalise on widespread deleveraging of banks.
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West Midlands boosts exposure to UK retail with three deals
UK – The West Midlands Pension Fund has bolstered its retail exposure in the UK by adding a shopping centre, warehouse park and supermarket to its direct portfolio.
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UK recovery slows to a crawl as rents continue to suffer – IPD
UK – Capital appreciation in the UK commercial real estate market has slowed to the shallowest monthly growth since the recovery in prices began last summer, according to Investment Property Databank (IPD).
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Cross-border investment returns to pre-crisis levels
GLOBAL – Commercial real estate transactions have almost doubled around the world from last year, and cross-border investment has returned to pre-crisis levels, according to Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).
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Korea's NPS boosts European real estate strategy by $400m
GLOBAL – The National Pension Service (NPS) of Korea has committed a further $400m (€306m) capital to Rockspring Property Investment Managers to invest in European real estate markets.
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German pension fund to invest €400m in Europe through iii-Investments
GERMANY – iii-Investments has been chosen to manage a new €400m closed-end pan-European real estate fund for a German pension fund.
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AREF creates investor committee to be chaired by Nick Cooper
UK – Nick Cooper, principal of The Townsend Group, is to chair a new investor committee set up by the Association of Real Estate Funds (AREF).
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UK roundup: Greater Manchester Pension Fund, GVA Grimley, British Property Federation, Oaktree
UK – The UK government has rejected proposals to help attract institutional investment in residential property despite growing interest in the sector.
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INREV: Investors re-shaping fund management industry
EUROPE – The non-listed real estate fund industry in Europe is collectively paying the price for the use of excessive leverage by a minority of fund managers, according to a report by the European Association for Investors in Non-listed Real Estate Vehicles (INREV).
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Invesco fund shows German appetite for UK property remains strong
EUROPE – Invesco Real Estate has raised €75m from four German institutional investors, enabling it to make a first closing for its latest UK real estate fund.
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Allianz plans to double real estate portfolio to €30bn
GERMANY – Allianz Real Estate is aiming to sell €1bn in small and secondary assets in Germany within 18 months as part of its ongoing project to double its portfolio to €30bn.
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Go exploring
The largest pension funds are increasing their overseas exposure, finds Gail Moss
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German Spezialfond looks to invest in Belgium, France
GERMANY – HypoVereinsbank's real estate investment subsidy iii-Investment has launched a new Spezialfond, aiming to raise €400m worth of capital.
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Home concerns from abroad
Euro concerns and perceived better prospects elsewhere are hindering foreign investor interest in European product, says Christine Senior
