Latest from IPE Magazine – Page 502
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Bricks and mortar boards
The idea of a student accommodation REIT sounds appealing. But to assess its prospects, we have to consider the benefits for the universities and colleges themselves. Roger Blears and Brian Lee explain
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Looking for improvement
The circus came to Hong Kong in September. MIPIM, the real estate industry’s annual French Riviera jamboree, put down its first mark in Asia. How did the idea translate from Cannes to Wanchai? Richard Newell reports
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A big opportunity for small pension funds
With access to real estate improving for Europe’s smaller funds Kathleen Jung considers the best approaches for those with around €100m to spend
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Over the hill?
US real estate is riding the crest of the wave now – the question is, how long will that crest last? This was the question being discussed at PREA’s annual conference in Washington DC in October. Stephanie Schwartz-Driver reports
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All change for the London/Berlin express
Listed real estate is looking good but everyone’s holding their breath for German and British REITs. Jan Wagner reports
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Spreading the net
Cross-border investment is increasing due to the attractions of diversity and possibly a lack of opportunities in domestic markets. But, individually, pension funds are tackling this issue at very different speeds. Barriers may include regulatory constraints and a lack of in-house expertise. Rachel Fixsen spoke to three funds about their ...
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Leave nothing to chance
ATP is the supplementary pension scheme in Denmark; all working people pay into this fund to top up their basic retirement income. The fund has been running for more than 40 years now and today has assets of over €50bn. It is the largest pension fund in Denmark and among ...
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Expanding the secondary market
Lymos managing director Jan Wilem Dijkhuis wants a better selling environment for private real estate funds
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One industry, two standards
Machiel Hoek and Hans Grönloh are striving for convergence on accounting standards to boost the real estate sector
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The influence of people power
Prof Piet Eichholtz considers the influence of demographics on future real estate investment trends
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Measuring up?
Can the duration principle be applied to real estate for liability matching? Maarten van der Spek and Chris Hoorenman are intent on finding out
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Thinking local adds an edge to investing global
Reinhard Liebing, of consultant Mercer’s Frankfurt office, explains the relentless drive towards globalisation in real estate investment intentions
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It will be different this time
Foreign capital flooding into UK real estate is forcing UK investors to confront past traumas and invest abroad. Martin Hurst reports
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America's engine room
Pressures on domestic supply and the need to diversify portfolios is increasing the level of interest in New York City real estate among European investors. It offers transparency, growth and status but can it defy the overheated US property market? Gail Moss reports
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A lesson in role play
Property derivatives pioneer Bret Wilkerson and Kevin White of Property and Portfolio Research demonstrate how the concept of correlation can be used to understand and exploit real estate investment patterns
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Finding the best fit
Efficient real estate investing is a challenge for Belgium’s many small pension funds. But some are exploring new horizons as Christine Senior explains
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Spoiled for choice
Russell’s Derek Williams guides the investor through the vital process of multi-manager selection
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Diversity at a price
Unlisted, multi-manager products are being strongly marketed to smaller investors seeking diversified exposure to real estate. But what about investors’ concerns on liquidity and the extra layer of fees? Rachel Fixsen reports
