Liquid real estate Issue 06

Sovereign wealth funds and real estate: The sovereigns are coming

Euromoney Liquid real estate Issue 06

A surge in sovereign wealth funds’ real estate activities could bring an estimated $100 billion in investments to the sector annually. However, although sovereign funds are cash rich, they won’t be throwing their money around but rather hunting for bargains. Rachel Wolcott reports.

• Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds: Loving London

  Despite commercial property values having plummeted some 12% since the start of the credit crunch, London’s lure is still strong for some investors, particularly Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds.

• Forecasts for sovereign wealth funds’ investments in real estate

  Sizing up sovereign investment