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Local government pension schemes 'best suited' to UK residential property

2011-10-26T14:00:00Z

Think tank Institute for Public Policy Research says schemes are conservative, but 'patient'.

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Properties remain widely used in asset-backed financing, says KPMG

2011-10-24T16:00:00Z

Pension schemes still focus on properties in asset-backed financing but start using other assets.

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UK REIT changes will create trickle not flood, analysts say

2011-10-21T11:15:00Z

Treasury proposals could draw institutional investment into UK housing

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Townsend-advised pension fund seeds AEW UK debut property fund

2011-10-18T11:30:00Z

Seed capital, provided by an unnamed pension fund, to facilitate launch of new fund.

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New York State Common Retirement Fund commits to more joint ventures

2011-10-14T15:15:00Z

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Pension funds should consider investment in 'top tier' housing associations

2011-10-03T16:15:00Z

Consultancy Redington highlights sector's need for "significant" outside funding.

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News analysis: The real reason UK pension funds shun residential property

2011-09-30T14:15:00Z

UK schemes are still avoiding residential, but don't blame the widows, says Shayla Walmsley.

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German property roundup: Patrizia, Versorgungswerk, HSH Nordbank

2011-09-26T14:30:00Z

Patrizia teams up with Versorgungswerk on fund that includes existing property and redevelopment projects.

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UK pension funds avoiding residential property for 'fear of tenant evictions'

2011-09-23T13:15:00Z

Investment manager at John Lewis pension trust says investor rights 'untenable' in UK.

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Switzerland's Publica to offload €910m mortgage portfolio

2011-09-14T10:45:00Z

Country's largest pension scheme says asset ill-suited to low interest-rate environment.

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German real estate market 'over-supplied and sector specific'

2011-09-07T14:30:00Z

Investment director points to difficult regulatory framework and reduced flexibility.

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Property deal roundup: Aligned, Townsend, RREEF, Hannover, Highstreet, DES, Saller, Union

2011-09-02T15:45:00Z

Aligned Asset Managers acquires majority stake in Townsend Group.

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Global investors eyeing Brazilian hotel market, says Jones Lang LaSalle

2011-08-26T15:15:00Z

Company cites 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics as medium-term drivers.

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London councils warn of residential property rebellion

2011-08-22T15:30:00Z

Local authorities oppose plan to convert commercial real estate into residential.

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Saxo Properties launches €250m JV targeting Copenhagen

2011-08-19T15:15:00Z

Saxo chief executive also envisages expansion into other Nordic countries such as Sweden.

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Pramerica enters joint venture to invest in German residential property

2011-08-17T13:15:00Z

Teams up with principals of Kauri CAB Management to invest in apartment blocks in Berlin.

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Qatari SWF defeats Wellcome Trust in bid for London Olympic Village

2011-08-15T16:45:00Z

Bid valued at £557m is joint venture with UK property business Delancey.

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Singapore REITs acquire property as funding environment improves – S&P

2011-07-25T14:30:00Z

S-REITs account for $400m of estimated $4bn of commercial transactions in Q1.

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Property deal roundup: Axa Real Estate, RREEF, Climate Change Capital, London & Stamford

2011-07-25T11:45:00Z

Axa Real Estate Investment Managers buys six hotels in €130m joint venture deal.

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Property deal roundup: Plaza Centers, Accure, Tamar, Rockspring, Union, Tristan Capital

2011-07-20T14:30:00Z

EPN Holdings acquires majority stake in EDT Retail Trust, expected to buy 100% stake.