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Securitization: A new kind of crunch

Borrowers and mortgage lenders are feeling the pinch of an unprecedented credit crunch. Is there any way back to the buoyant days when securitization drove the market? Duncan Wood reports.

Duncan Wood, July 09, 2008

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Bond Outlook July 9th

While the CPI is way above target, asset prices, notably stocks and housing are falling. It may be therefore more meaningful to see this as a deflationary environment.

July 09, 2008

Down under but not down and out

A shortage of assets at home sent Australian listed property trusts overseas to seek opportunities. Unfortunately, the global credit crunch has left those invested abroad badly exposed and looking to regroup. Some are making a better fist of this than others. Chris Wright reports.

Chris Wright, July 09, 2008

Real estate: Keen but cautious interest from Norway’s sovereign fund

Any time Norway’s Government Pension Fund makes a move in the markets it is big news. Rachel Wolcott speaks to Martin Skancke, head of asset management at the Norwegian finance ministry, about the fund’s plans to move into real estate investing.

Rachel Wolcott, July 09, 2008

Russian commercial property – resiliency and growth

by Timo Tschammler, managing director of the international investment team, and Nicholas Spiro, director in the central and east European investment team, at DTZ.

July 09, 2008

How effective is central bank help?

A new kind of crunch

Duncan Wood, July 09, 2008

Editor's letter: Forget the rising tide

It’s time for a new game plan. When it comes to operating in today’s real estate markets, simply buying an asset and waiting for it to appreciate isn’t going to bring adequate returns. Investors will tell you that the idea that the rising tide raises all boats is passé. The new accepted wisdom is: if you’re going to the market with the same old strategy, you will fail.

Rachel Wolcott, July 09, 2008

Will slow and steady win the race?

US lawmakers are trying to ease the pain of homeowners caught up in the sub-prime debacle with tighter regulation and a push towards greater use of long-term fixed-rate mortgages over unpredictable adjustable-rate deals. Will a new era of thrift replace the sub-prime excesses? Perhaps not if the US feels the playing field is not level. Julian Marshall reports.

Julian Marshall, July 09, 2008

Forecasts for sovereign wealth funds’ investments in real estate

Sizing up sovereign investment

Rachel Wolcott, July 09, 2008

J-Reits given green light to invest overseas

Japan’s real estate regulators have given local real estate investment trusts the green light to invest overseas. But are J-Reits prepared for the challenge? Elliot Wilson reports.

Elliot Wilson, July 09, 2008

Qatari Diar lays foundations for global growth

Earlier this year, the real estate investment company made its debut on the global stage with its acquisition of a trophy London property. According to Ghanim bin Saad al-Saad, chief executive, that is only the beginning of its ambitions. Rachel Wolcott reports.

Rachel Wolcott, July 09, 2008

Sovereign wealth funds and real estate: The sovereigns are coming

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.

Rachel Wolcott, July 09, 2008

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