PEI Staff

PERE Magazine, February 2011 issue.

The departure of MSREI’s Jay Mantz raises questions over the real estate group’s future and whether it will recoup its title as a powerhouse of private equity real estate. PERE magazine February 2011 issue

Spain’s macroeconomic problems have put off many real estate investors, but some hardy firms have managed to find attractive situations to invest in. PERE Magazine February 2011 issue.

Increased travel is helping put hotels on the radar of private equity real estate firms operating in Europe Private equity real estate professionals haven’t just been staying in Europe’s hotels as they scout investments. Lately, they have been buying them. PERE Magazine February 2011 issue.

A sale of nonperforming loans by Swiss bank UBS has added to an air of optimism among hungry buyers of ‘bad bank’ assets Cash-rich buyers of “bad bank” assets have been moaning about the lack of deals in Europe, but they may not be able to do so for much longer. PERE Magazine February 2011 issue

The new head of global real estate at the advisor to Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has arrived at an auspicious moment Karsten Kallevig has enjoyed a fortuitous start to his time as global head of real estate at Norges Bank Investment Management, the advisor to Norway Government Pension Fund Global. PERE Magazine February 2011 issue

The multifamily sector is leading the recovery for US real estate with rising rents and occupancy levels. However, as increasing amounts of equity start to target the sector, is multifamily in danger of becoming yet another bubble? PERE magazine February 2011 issuE

Netherlands-based APG is investing through small clubs with an eye towards long-term partnerships with other large investors. PERE Magazine February issue 2011.

RLJ is considering the merger of its two hotel opportunity funds for an IPO exit, but will the funds’ assets and leverage weigh down potential pricing? PERE magazine February 2011 issue

ATP, the pension fund from Denmark, has just allocated €700m to invest in unlisted real estate, joint ventures and club deals. PERE Magazine February 2011 issue.