Paul Benjamin

  • A bubble in the making?
    Magazine

    A bubble in the making?

    March 2010 (Magazine)

    Asian economies escaped the worst ravages of the global financial crisis, giving a boost to property markets. But is a bubble developing? Paul Benjamin finds out

  • Magazine

    Delivering opportunity

    December 2009 (Magazine)

    Consolidation among logistics suppliers and the reorganisation of company supply chains post recession means it’s time to take a new look at logistics in 2010. Paul Benjamin reports

  • Jump through government hoops
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    Jump through government hoops

    September 2009 (Magazine)

    In spite of a recent wobble in China’s stellar statistics, transaction volumes are increasing and the end of the year may present good opportunities. First, foreign investors must negotiate the obstacle course that is the government approval process, as Paul Benjamin reports

  • The hub of the matter
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    The hub of the matter

    September 2009 (Magazine)

    Compelling fundamentals may present excellent opportunities for investors prepared to venture into Turkey’s opaque real estate market, although political tensions never seem far away. Paul Benjamin reports

  • The hub of the matter
    Magazine

    The hub of the matter

    September 2009 (Magazine)

    Compelling fundamentals may present excellent opportunities for investors prepared to venture into Turkey’s opaque real estate market, although political tensions never seem far away. Paul Benjamin reports

  • Dynamism Down Under
    Magazine

    Dynamism Down Under

    May 2009 (Magazine)

    Sydney real estate is not immune to the current financial crisis and market downturn. But local advisers point to signs that suggest it can emerge strong. Paul Benjamin reports

  • Dynamism Down Under
    Magazine

    Dynamism Down Under

    May 2009 (Magazine)

    Sydney real estate is not immune to the current financial crisis and market downturn. But local advisers point to signs that suggest it can emerge strong. Paul Benjamin reports

  • Dynamism Down Under
    Magazine

    Dynamism Down Under

    May 2009 (Magazine)

    Sydney real estate is not immune to the current financial crisis and market downturn. But local advisers point to signs that suggest it can emerge strong. Paul Benjamin reports

  • The elephant slows
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    The elephant slows

    March 2009 (Magazine)

    Nowhere is immune from the global credit crisis, India included. Paul Benjamin assesses how the global downturn has affected the real estate markets of the economic powerhouse

  • Most wanted
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    Most wanted

    March 2009 (Magazine)

    Munich and Hamburg have been hailed as the top European investment destinations by ULI and PwC’s Emerging Trends report. Paul Benjamin explores the outlook for both markets and German real estate as a whole

  • Golden opportunity – for those who can wait
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    Golden opportunity – for those who can wait

    September 2008 (Magazine)

    While quality properties in Tokyo’s office and retail sectors are appealing and the city has major value-add opportunities, the liquidity drought in Asia is curbing market activity. Meanwhile economic concerns have boosted transparency, as Paul Benjamin reports

  • Golden opportunity – for those who can wait
    Magazine

    Golden opportunity – for those who can wait

    September 2008 (Magazine)

    While quality properties in Tokyo’s office and retail sectors are appealing and the city has major value-add opportunities, the liquidity drought in Asia is curbing market activity. Meanwhile economic concerns have boosted transparency, as Paul Benjamin reports

  • Second wind?
    Magazine

    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

  • 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

  • Asian investors’ game choice
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    Asian investors’ game choice

    March 2008 (Magazine)

    Macau earns more from gaming than Las Vegas – one reason why investors into Asia should look beyond the main powerhouses, as Paul Benjamin reports

  • Shopper’s paradise?
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    Shopper’s paradise?

    December 2007 (Magazine)

    The case for investing in Asian retail is compelling but, as Paul Benjamin explains, getting one’s hands on a prize prospect is far from straightforward

  • Taking on primary importance
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    Taking on primary importance

    July 2007 (Magazine)

    As Asia’s major centres struggle to meet the surge in investor demand the focus is moving to a vast tier of lesser ‘secondary’ giants where huge potential combines with significant challenges. Paul Benjamin reports