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REITs Ring the Globe

The View from MIPIM: Germany Leads European Surge

American investors looking at investment in the European market may feel a bit like they’re peering into a mirror: Yields are down, the market is tight and alternative real estate plays are looking better every day. “Perhaps the most notable feature of the European investment market remains the exceedingly high volume of transactions that we’ve seen in the investment market,” said Nick Axford, head of research and consulting for CB Richard Ellis, during a press conference at the 18th annual MIPIM international property conference that took place March 13-16 in Cannes. Read Article ...
REITs Ring the Globe

More Deals for Industrial Properties

In the lease-finance business, giant deals for retail and restaurant chains get the most attention, followed by office deals. But there are opportunities in industrwial properties, too—opportunities that may be more rewarding than in more competitive markets. AIC Ventures, an Austin-based sale-leaseback investor, recently purchased New River Cabinet & Fixture Inc.'s two facilities in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. for its first investment in a new $300 million fund. The two facilities, which total 82,847 square feet, serve as New River’s corporate headquarters and house design and production for its custom cabinetry. Read Article ...
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Aussies at the Gate

When it comes to real estate, Australian investors are like teenage boys – they're always hungry and they take big bites. Consider Centro Properties Group's acquisition of New Plan Excel Realty Trust Inc. – the $6.2 billion deal is Centro's third agreement with a U.S. REIT. Together, the first two – Kramont Realty Trust and Heritage Property Trust – totaled more than $3 billion. Read Article ...

Briefs

Investment Notes

For all the action in emerging markets, global real estate investing remains pretty well entrenched in the large industrialized economies. Of approximately $14 trillion in investible commercial real estate worldwide, 34% is located in the U.S. More ...

Foreign Exchange

With its admission to the World Trade Organization late last year, Vietnam has stepped up in the ranks of developing economies. With WTO membership, the Southeast Asian nation gains access to more international trade and must adopt new market-access rules that will make it more attractive to foreign investors. More ...

Did You Know?

that the boom in hotel investing is showing signs of ebbing? According to a new report by Torto Wheaton Reasearch, just as signs of softening demand are appearing, hotel construction is ramping up. More ...
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