Sectors
Lessons learnt: UK healthcare after Southern Cross
The collapse of Southern Cross raised some serious questions, but investors should not be deterred from the healthcare sector, says Tim Bolot
Global shopping spree
The global shopping centre sector is experiencing unprecedented levels of construction and new openings, especially in emerging markets. Nelville Moss explores the trends
Bigger is better: shopping centre consolidation
Consolidation in the European shopping mall market reflects an ongoing flight to quality. Lynn Strongin Dodds reports
Resi suffers winter blues
The residential property market is slowing in China and some developers are facing a winter of discontent, writes Thomas Lam
Keep your eye on the mall
Germany’s retail sector has become a focal point in the search for income security. But investors should be careful to avoid oversights when targeting the sector, says Carsten Loll
Still a safe haven?
Is German office still a safe option for investors when taking into account vacancy rates? Erik Marienfeldt provides some answers
Golden years ahead
Chris Sullivan explains why the next decade will become the ‘Asset Management Years’, and uses the UK office market as a case in point
Asia outperforms the rest
Office rents across the globe, led by Asia, rose during 2011. After such a positive year, where will the markets go in 2012? Barrie David reports
Out with the old
Obsolescence is the biggest threat to the European office market but it will also create opportunities, say Bill Page and Benoit du Passage
Too late for the office party?
Investors flocking to safety are looking to prime office properties. But with prices rising and bidding wars erupting, are these markets already overheated? Stephanie Schwartz-Driver investigates
