All articles by Richard Lowe – Page 99
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Property investors see "mixed blessing" in SWFs
GLOBAL - Sovereign wealth funds' (SWF) growing appetite for core real estate is a mixed blessing for the institutional market, delegates heard at the IPD European Property Investment Conference in Berlin this week.
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Ringing the changes
The race is on to take advantage of UK real estate opportunities, as well as broadening out into European infrastructure. Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineTake the initiative
To get the best product an investor needs the best managers; how proactive it can be depends on the resources at its disposal. Richard Lowe spoke to three pension funds with very distinct approaches
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MagazineTarget practice
The change in market conditions has seen a shift from sellers’ to buyers’ market; and as before investors should actively target the best opportunities. Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineTravelling far in search of comfort
Disappointment over the new G-REIT has shifted the attention of German pension funds farther afield. Diversification is the clear driver, as Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineRise to the challenge
Pension funds are now much more capable property investors than they were but how far will prevailing market conditions stretch their capabilities? Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineUnderstanding dislocation
In the past pension funds have panicked in times of market correction. Today many look to make the most of new opportunities. Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineChange of tack
Pierre Vaquier took over as CEO of AXA Real Estate Investment Managers (AXA REIM) last April, having previously been deputy managing director of the company and CEO of AXA REIM France.
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MagazineStudy opportunities abroad
Substantial opportunities to invest in student accommodation exist outside the UK but vary considerably by country, as Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineClimate change home truths
Pressing regional and global issues gave delegates food for thought at the recent ULI conference. Richard Lowe was there
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Size mattered in UK property correction – L&G
UK - The speed with which the UK real estate market has corrected in recent months is partly because of the huge changes in its investor base, according to Legal & General’s latest fundamentals briefing in London on Tuesday.
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E&Y turns its spotlight on Germany
GERMANY - Real estate investors expect Germany to be the best performing European real estate market in 2008, according to a survey by Ernst & Young Real Estate.
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Sustainability standards possible in two years
EUROPE - Global reporting standards on real estate sustainability are achievable in two years, delegates were told at the British Property Federation’s first ever international sustainability session at last week’s MIPIM convention in Cannes.
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MagazineDeparting the traditional mainstream
Asia and distressed real estate are the opportunities of the moment as the market enters an uncertain new year. Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineLumpy asset – liquid needs?
Do we need liquidity in a real estate portfolio? The nature of real estate often makes it challenging to achieve and there are varying opinions as to whether it really is crucial in the real estate part of a multi-asset portfolio. Richard Lowe talked to three pension funds about their ...
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MagazineIn need of a tonic
Investors have been struggling with their real estate allocations, but a new development should boost the flow. Richard Lowe reports
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Dearth of knowledge
Governance is the biggest obstacle to overcome in order to encourage real estate investment by Italy’s pension funds, Richard Lowe finds
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MagazineLocation, dislocation
Opportunities arising from the current crisis and surprise at the low position of corporate governance in investor priorities were key themes arising from INREV’s latest survey of investment intentions. Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineReality check
As markets correct and the data drains from the system, the job of the valuer becomes much more challenging. Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineTime it right
Uncertainty abounds in the London real estate market, not least due to financial sector worries. However, overall interest remains keen. Richard Lowe reports
