The September 2017 edition of PropertyEU Magazine is out now. This edition features the latest on the listed property sector in Europe and a special report on the increasing demand among institutional investors for hotels.
The September 2017 edition includes:
Listed Sector
Gap widens
Europe’s listed real estate sector throws up a mixed picture as UK and Continental companies diverge on earnings performance and the REIT structure comes under fire
Dutch spurt for WDP
Belgian logistics provider WDP is experiencing strongest growth in its second home market the Netherlands, says CEO Joost Uwents
Poised for growth
Europe’s listed real estate sector is set for a new growth era as it launches a new branding strategy, claims EPRA’s new CEO Dominique Moerenhout
Deals
Living in luxury
Grosvenor is targeting Madrid for luxury residential conversions together with Malaysian partner Amprop in a bid to diversify its retail-heavy portfolio
Henderson Park
enters uk hotels
Henderson Park has acquired two Hilton Metropole hotels in London and Birmingham from the Tonstate group
Dutch logistics
Malaysian sovereign wealth fund EPF has struck its second Dutch logistics deal with the acquisition of two XXL sheds
On the market
A major Dublin shopping centre hits the market and Blackstone seeks buyers for retail in Portugal and a London office
Investment & Finance
Blackstone beefs up in Spain
Blackstone’s acquisition of 51% of Banco Popular’s Âportfolio makes the US private equity firm Spain’s biggest private real estate owner
Takeover target
European high street specialist Vastned continues to trade below NAV, prompting speculation about its independence
Earnings Roundup
Europe’s leading listed real estate Âcompanies produced glowing H1 earnings reports over the summer
Sectors & Markets
Institutions check into hotels
Hospitality is becoming a diversifier for institutional investors and a way to beat the yield squeeze on offices and retail
Office development in Berlin
Berlin’s office landscape has changed radically in recent years with the arrival of several high-profile developments
Polish retail
Echo Polska Properties is on track to become the leading retail player in Poland following a string of shopping centre deals
