As some LPs actively seek to liquidate their real estate assets in the secondaries market, other more well capitalised limited partners are eyeing the sector as a potential investment opportunity. However with so much uncertainty in the market, the task of underwriting those positions is now much more daunting. PERE Magazine December 2008/January 2009 issue.
5 min read · 05 January 2013
Earth Capital Partners' Forestry Fund I is targeting 12% IRRs through the acquisition of established plantations and agricultural land.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Jeff Giller and Brendan MacDonald have formed the San Francisco-based firm with the backing of Goldman Sachs’ private equity group.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
After almost two years sitting on the sidelines, the New York-based real estate firm is ramping up activity, primarily targeting debt-related deals. It comes as the firm reportedly asks creditors to restructure almost $5bn of debt remaining on its Equity Office Property deal.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
Peter Pereira-Gray reiterates his cautious approach to investing in private real estate funds, warning alignment of interest among LPs is a key concern.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Steven Rattner and Howard Margolis will join the family foundation of New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, alongside 18 other former Quadrangle employees.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
PERE March issue 2010
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The New York-based buyout shop has invested $1.3 billion of fresh equity in deals during the first quarter of 2010. It comes as the firm’s president Tony James insists ‘fundraising has come alive again’.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
The US’ second largest public pension fund says it could cut the number of fund managers it works with as market conditions prompt it to review investment relationships. The pension says it will focus on those who ‘outperform in difficult markets.’
3 min read · 05 January 2013
Six former Paul Hastings lawyers have joined the Dallas-based firm to boost its real estate presence on the East coast.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
