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  • Reaching out
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    Reaching out

    July 2008 (Magazine)

    Launched in 2006, the Asian Real Estate Association (AREA) is growing rapidly and is forging alliances worldwide as Asia moves up investors’ agenda. Co-chair Nick Loup talks to Martin Hurst about AREA’s objectives and some of the key issues for investors in the region

  • Bubble trouble
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    Bubble trouble

    July 2008 (Magazine)

    REITs are a worry fo India and China because of concerns about a flood of capital. Elsewhere, progress is patchy, as Asia Public Real Estate Association CEO Peter Mitchell explains.

  • Year of consolidation?
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    Year of consolidation?

    July 2008 (Magazine)

    Fundamentals remain strong but the squeeze on liquidity is a major concern, as IPAsia managing editor Richard Newell reports

  • Into the mainstream
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    Into the mainstream

    July 2008 (Magazine)

    Investors are moving Asia to their long-term strategic allocations but are they being rewarded adequately for the risk? Richard Lowe reports

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    Spoilt for choice

    July 2008 (Magazine)

    Diversification and opportunity are the two key reasons why the Dutch giant ABP is increasing its exposure in Asia, with the rapidly expanding non-listed markets looking increasingly investable. Richard Lowe reports

  • Ticking the right boxes
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    Ticking the right boxes

    July 2008 (Magazine)

    As western pension funds move into the Asia Pacific markets, there are significant challenges to be met in choosing the right region, the right sector and the right manager with the right track record. Richard Lowe reports

  • Meeting the locals
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    Meeting the locals

    July 2008 (Magazine)

    A culture of secrecy and fear of a loss of face are among the challenges IPD faces in rolling out its product in Asia. But progress is being made – a good example is South Korea, as Kevin Swaddle reports

  • Interdependent world
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    Interdependent world

    July 2008 (Magazine)

    Asia is not as dependent on the US as it was, but globalisation means that its impact will always be felt. Richard Lowe reports

  • Ambitious players seek guidance
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    Ambitious players seek guidance

    July 2008 (Magazine)

    Asian investors are mopping up assets coveted by European pension funds – and blazing a trail in markets some would consider uninvestable. And they're keen to learn, as Shayla Walmsley reports

  • The move to the city
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    The move to the city

    July 2008 (Magazine)

    India’s demographics and booming urbanisation are compelling, but risk abounds – valuation and political risk among them, writes Kristen Paech

  • This land is our land
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    This land is our land

    July 2008 (Magazine)

    Do not be blinded by China’s stellar growth. Pay careful attention to transparency and ownership issues, says Kristen Paech

  • Second wind?
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    Second wind?

    July 2008 (Magazine)

    We thought Japan’s recovery had taken hold. But has it? For now at least property investors are bullish, as Paul Benjamin reports

  • A twist in the tale
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    A twist in the tale

    July 2008 (Magazine)

    Institutions have an opportunity to enter the Hong Kong market as developers sell off to raise liquidity, as Michael Grimes finds

  • Make yourself at home
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    Make yourself at home

    July 2008 (Magazine)

    Singapore looks set to offer significant investment opportunities in the residential and hotel sectors, writes Michael Grimes

  • Lights in the shadow
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    Lights in the shadow

    July 2008 (Magazine)

    While China and India have grabbed the headlines Asia’s ‘tigers’ still hold significant potential, writes Paul Benjamin