All Real Assets articles in September 2009 (Magazine)
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MagazineEuropa Capital: 'The price is the price'
Europa Capital is back in buy mode following a 12-month pause. But while the European fund manager sees lots of opportunities, Charles Graham and Noel Manns are coming up against just as many unrealistic sellers. They talk to Richard Lowe
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MagazineNew kids hold their own
Niche sectors benefited in the boom years as the mainstream became saturated. In the downturn niche have held up well compared to mainstream sectors and some boast excellent long-term prospects, as Lynn Strongin Dodds reports
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MagazineGlimmers in the gloom
There is not much good news around unless you are cash rich. Opportunities are ripening but many buyers are waiting for distress to worsen as Stephanie Schwartz-Driver reports
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MagazineThe hub of the matter
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
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MagazineWindow on the capital
Time to invest in central London office? The end of the year may be a good opportunity, but investors must move quickly, says Clive Castle
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MagazineLessons from history
There is great diversity in the long-term growth trends of European markets. Understanding historical trends is crucial in determining future growth trends and pricing levels, as Petra Blazkova reports
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MagazineJump through government hoops
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
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MagazineSurge on hold
A new survey shows that commitment to Asia is set to increase, particularly in China, and that a local manager is critical. Dasha Kruchkoff reports
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Pass the Duchy – but stop for a SICAV
New funds are opting for the Luxembourg SICAV structure to source scarce liquidity Shayla Walmsley reports
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MagazineCarefully does it is the real estate order for Germany
Risk, control and manager service levels top the agenda in Germany, discovers Martin Hurst.
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MagazineGold blend
The use of listed alongside non-listed real estate can create considerable benefits for the investor, especially in the current climate, says Brad Case
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MagazineGo further
The engagement of the broader investment community is ever more essential to forecasting in today’s uncertain market conditions. Henri Vuong and Ruth Hollies repo
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MagazineReal estate gets nimble
Volatility presents tactical opportunities to gain from trading into and out of different forms of real estate investment depending on their position in the cycle; often benefits can outweigh liquidity considerations. Greg Wright reports
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Return to excess?
After historically low risk premia in UK real estate, it is now at its highest level since the early 2000s. But is this overly cautious, asks Paul Mitchell
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MagazinePrimary importance
In the pursuit of a more liquid market there are calls for a more organised secondary market says a new INREV survey, presented here by Sheta Patel
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MagazineLateral thinking
The benefits of leverage are clear, but given property’s changing risk profile how much is appropriate and for how long? Kiran Patel reports
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MagazineLong-term vision
The deleveraging of property funds has been advocated but it is difficult to achieve in practice. The benefits of gearing are clear but managers need to be more strategic and selective in its use, as Andrew Smith explains
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MagazineCrisis management
INREV’s debt study shows most concern about 2006 and 2007 fund vintages with respondents aiming for less debt reliance. Dasha Kruchkoff reports
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MagazineOne size does not fit all
In today’s tough retail climate, a flexible approach with tenants can minimise the void rate and deliver long-term value. But each case must be rigorously assessed. Helen Gordon reports
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MagazineThe cost of negligence
Such was the rush to place capital during the boom that due diligence was in some cases too superficial or even disregarded altogether. Some investors now wishing to sell are finding costly defects in their portfolios. Paul Spaven reports
