Deals

Over the past 15 years, the growth in the private equity real estate industry has been dramatic, both in terms of size and geographic scope, which means the legal and regulatory challenges involved have grown as well.

Since 2000, Doughty Hanson has invested in real estate throughout Europe, from history-making deals in Finland to landmark offices in the firm's UK backyard. As the firm sets out with its second vehicle, John Howard talks to PERE about team turnover, his hometown in Western Pennsylvania and why investing in Europe requires more than a foreign post office box. By Aaron Lovell

A recent report suggests that 2006 could see even greater interest from US private equity firms in the Asian hospitality markets.

Japan's corporate culture favors real estate investors who have patience for a glacial pace of change. By David Snow

For the first time, a German city has sold all of its public housing stock to a US investment firm. More could be on the way.

With a new manager and a war chest of capital, Global Finance looks to the East for lucrative European property deals.

The Carlyle Group and UK developer Skelton Group are teaming up for a real estate JV with a focus on the UK.

MIPIM, the annual property fest held in Cannes each March, had its biggest gathering yet—PERE paid a visit.

In yet another hospitality megadeal, several private equity and real estate firms are taking Kerzner International private.

Following a spate of new hires and fund closings, Starwood has hired William Jandrisits as director of finance to help manage its rapid expansion.