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MagazineKeep it simple
Securitisation is bereft of liquidity but there are faint signs of hope. Managers should note that investors will not be impressed with over-complex structures.
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Latin attraction
Milan and Rome offer Italy鈥檚 brightest prospects as occupiers become more sophisticated, but Rome remains challenging, says Ian Cundell
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Good outlook for Europe鈥檚 under-achiever
The obscurity and unreliability of Italy鈥檚 real estate market should not deter investors. Those who persevere should fare well as the market becomes more mature. Alice Breheny reports
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MagazineLife after the bull
Spain is a highly leveraged market and is suffering more than most from the credit crisis. The outlook is not particularly rosy either, writes Ian Cundell
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MagazineNavigating the private market
Greece offers interesting opportunities but they are small, and landlord-tenant law poses additional challenges, as Ian Cundell reports
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MagazineExploit the legacy
Beijing鈥檚 location and capital city status have stood it in good stead in the past but in order to remain competitive it will have to build on its other key asset 鈥� infrastructure. John Su reports
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MagazineHealthy option
Medical offices鈥� stable cash flows and compelling demographics make them a safe haven for investors in an economic downturn, writes Lynn Strongin Dodds
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Make the distinction
The prognosis for US office is not good but it is not as bad as during previous downturns. What is worrying is that foreign investors are allowing the reports of the US housing market to colour their view of other sectors, including office.
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MagazineDiversified content yields performance
Converging returns in Europe and a possible change in the role of property were among the subjects at covered IPD鈥檚 European investment conference in Berlin. Richard Lowe was there
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MagazineSizzling Asia feels the heat
The statistics are still impressive and prospects are good. But the effects of the credit crunch are being felt in Asia with the added sting of inflation, as delegates to REIW Asia, among them Richard Lowe, found out
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MagazineReaching out
Launched in 2006, the Asian Real Estate Association (AREA) is growing rapidly and is forging alliances worldwide as Asia moves up investors鈥� agenda. Co-chair Nick Loup talks to Martin Hurst about AREA鈥檚 objectives and some of the key issues for investors in the region
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MagazineBubble trouble
REITs are a worry fo India and China because of concerns about a flood of capital. Elsewhere, progress is patchy, as Asia Public Real Estate Association CEO Peter Mitchell explains.
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MagazineYear of consolidation?
Fundamentals remain strong but the squeeze on liquidity is a major concern, as IPAsia managing editor Richard Newell reports
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MagazineInto the mainstream
Investors are moving Asia to their long-term strategic allocations but are they being rewarded adequately for the risk? Richard Lowe reports
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Spoilt for choice
Diversification and opportunity are the two key reasons why the Dutch giant ABP is increasing its exposure in Asia, with the rapidly expanding non-listed markets looking increasingly investable. Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineTicking the right boxes
As western pension funds move into the Asia Pacific markets, there are significant challenges to be met in choosing the right region, the right sector and the right manager with the right track record. Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineMeeting the locals
A culture of secrecy and fear of a loss of face are among the challenges IPD faces in rolling out its product in Asia. But progress is being made 鈥� a good example is South Korea, as Kevin Swaddle reports
