International
EXPOReal Special Report: Office vs Retail in CEE, PPPs in the Mix Once Again
At the second day of the International Trade Fair for Property and Investment in Munich began, the focus was on emerging markets and the unique kind of potential that can be seen in some countries of the Eastern Bloc.
EXPOReal Special Report: Russia Tackling Housing Issue, Looking at Indian Project to Adapt PPPs
As our coverage of EXPO Real 2013, the 16th edition of the International Trade Fair for Property and Investment began, there was one item that immediately caught our attention.
Blackstone Completes Takeover of Debt-Laden European Mall Developer Multi Corporation
U.S. private equity giant Blackstone has completed the takeover of Netherlands-based Multi Corporation, an owner, manager and (re)developer of high quality shopping centers across Europe.
Wyndham Hotel Group Introduces Hawthorn Suites Brand to Dubai
The hospitality appeal of the Middle East has skyrocketed during recent years, and investors still have room to grow, with recent announcements expanding the number of major facilities present in the region.
Skanska Lands $189M Research Facility Contract in Massive Swedish Medical Campus
Global project development and construction group Skanska’s Swedish chapter has announced receiving a construction contract for a new research laboratory In Solna, Sweden.
Simon Property Group, SmartCentres and Calloway REIT Break Ground on Second Premium Outlets Center in Canada
Representatives from Simon Property Group Inc., SmartCentres and Calloway REIT recently held a formal celebration to mark the groundbreaking of the Premium Outlets Montreal, the second Premium Outlet Center in Canada. Calloway is a Canadian real estate investment trust with total assets of approximately $7 billion.
Material ConneXion Opens its 11th Library in Tokyo
Material ConneXion announced the official opening of its 11th international library, located in Tokyo, Japan.
Emporis Skyscraper Award 2012 Goes to Canada’s Absolute World Condominium Complex
The Absolute World residential towers in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga have garnered the prestigious Emporis Skyscraper Award, one of the most highly regarded prizes for high-rise architecture.
Korea Land & Housing Corp. to Develop South Korean Skyscraper
Infinity Tower, a new skyscraper in Seoul, South Korea, will be developed with the backing of state-owned developer, Korea Land & Housing Corporation, according to World Property Channel.
Greystar to Acquire Portfolio of Student Housing Assets in the United Kingdom
Greystar Real Estate Partners announced that the company, in partnership with Goldman Sachs, has entered into an agreement to purchase a portfolio of UK student housing assets out of the bankruptcy administration proceedings for the Opal Property Group.