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Going privateTim Callahan, the former CEO of both Equity Office and Trizec, has formed a private real estate firm focused on the US office market.
- Toy story
The battle for Toys “R” Us was one of the most hotly contested transactions of last year—can the victors walk away unscathed? By Paul Fruchbom
- Manifest destiny
Arden Realty has purchased a $2bn portfolio of assets from The Blackstone group as the office player looks to boost its presence on the west coast.
- Know when to hold
The specter of time is haunting private equity real estate, as every stage of the investment process is now likely to take longer than before.
- Deeply in debt
Inside one of London's most striking towers, four European bankers recently gathered to discuss the liquidity in the debt markets, the requests of their clients and why Europe is more sophisticated than the US. By Robin Marriott
- Cities of god
Private equity real estate investors are rushing into Brazil in search of heavenly returns. But amid the aura of political and economic stability, the emerging market risks continue to loom large. By Paul Fruchbom
- The real estate mogul
After seven years running Doughty Hanson's real estate arm Marc Mogull left last year to set up his own firm, Benson Elliot. Here the 20-year industry veteran discusses his family ties to the business, his long career in Europe and why he doesn't like talking to the press. By Robin Marriott
- ASIA NEWS: Blackstone's sweetened Shanghai deal
Turbulent property markets have benefitted the New York-based firm as it gets more for less cash in China. PERE Magazine December 2008/January 2009 issue
- Three Delta drops Sainsbury’s bid after Qatari talks(2)
Three Delta has withdrawn its bid for Sainsbury’s citing the problems in the credit markets and an equity increase demanded by the UK supermarket’s pension trustees.
- Savills acquires Granite Partners in $54m deal
London-based services group Savills has acquired New York real estate investment bank Granite Partners for $54m.