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Blackstone invests $4bn in real estate in past yearDespite some fears that transactions in 2011 will be “tougher” to find than 2010, Blackstone expects deal flow to increase in the coming 12 months as banks earn their way to health and start dealing with their balance sheets.
- Blackstone secures City of London tenant
The Blackstone Group and joint venture partner British Land have signed a deal with existing tenant Swiss bank UBS that ensures its continued presence at their Broadgate office complex
- Qatar to increase stake in Canary Wharf owner
The sovereign wealth fund is reportedly planning to increase its stake in Songbird Estates to almost 30%.
- PERE Awards 2009: Europe winners
Thousands of PERE readers voted for the individuals, firms and organisations they thought stood out from the crowd in 2009. Here we present the Europe winners. PERE March 2010 issue
- Blackstone invests in London office complex
Joint venture created with UK REIT, British Land, to own and further improve Broadgate next to Liverpool Street Station.
- Canada pension plan invests £100m in UK fund
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has agreed to inject equity into a retail park fund advised by REIT, British Land, and managed by Schroder Property.
- QUESTION & ANSWER: ‘Right team, strategy, structure’
GI Partners’ European managing director Mark Tagliaferri on the firm’s $1.9bn fundraise and strategy
- Cerberus-backed retailer to strike rescue deal with landlords
Focus DIY is set to halve £12m in potential property costs in a deal illustrating landlords' desire to circumvent vacancies.
- 3i infrastructure head to become firm's CEO
Michael Queen will steer the private equity firm following Philip Yea's resignation from the top spot. Last year, 3i invested a total of £841m, down dramatically from the £1.8bn the prior year. 3i's share price has plummeted in recent months, this morning losing nearly 4%, giving it a £941m market capitalisation.
- Yea resigns from beleaguered 3i
3i veteran Michael Queen will now steer the firm, whose top 50 investments lost £682m in the past nine months. Last year, 3i invested a total of £841m, down dramatically from the £1.8bn the prior year. 3i's share price has plummeted in recent months, this morning losing nearly 4%, giving it a £941m market capitalisation.