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Patrick Kanters, MD Global RE, APG APG Managing Director for Global Real Estate Patrick Kanters discusses the outlook for the European listed property sector in the next 12 months and how it compares to other asset classes. He also shares his threat/opportunity analysis on the global commercial real estate investment market.
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Martin Greenslade, Group Finance Director, Land Securities Martin Greenslade, Land Securities Group Finance Director and new Chair of the EPRA Reporting & Accounting Committee shares his views on CFOs challenges in the current economic environment, EPRA's reporting and Accounting Committee's priorities, and teh relative strengths of UK REITs/Land Sec/listed sector compared to the broader real estate sector.
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Andrew Baum, Henley Business School, University of Reading Henley Business School's Andrew Baum discusses the European listed sector outlook for the next 12 months, what he sees as the biggest threat to the global commercial real estate investment market, as well as what he thinks EPRA's priorities should be.
Press releases and other documents
This section enables the user to search, select and download all EPRA press releases and correspondence. Searches can be made at a global, regional and news type level, under a variety of timeframes. Some documents are locked - EPRA members need to log in to access these. If you need a log-in password or would like EPRA input on features and news stories, email: info@epra.com.
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Newsletter November 2011
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Newsletter September 2010. Annual Conference review
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Newsletter July 2011
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Newsletter November 2008 - Annual Conference review
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Newsletter March 2011
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Newsletter August 2010
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Newsletter January 2010
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September 2010 Conference review
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Newsletter May 2010
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Newsletter November 2010
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European REITs satisfy thirst for dividend yields
High investor demand for dividend yield, against a background of weak equity markets and ultra-low interest rates, can be met by income flows from European listed property companies and particularly REITs, new EPRA research shows. Dividend yields from the sector have remained consistently above equities and bond yields over the past five years.
Access to Equity Markets - Cohen & Steers Paper
Global asset manager and EPRA member, Cohen & Steers have published a position paper entitled: 'Why Europe Must Open Access to Equity Markets: Phase II' which can be accessed here. The paper builds on Phase I which was published back in March 2011, and endorses a plan of flexibility, whereby real estate companies have a wider range of options to raise equity.
Allure of French property stocks dimmed by tax changes
French listed real estate may see its attraction to international investors reduced by new taxation rules. It has been a reassuringly robust presence for the property industry amongst the debris of the ongoing financial crisis, but any threat to this stability would be unwelcome for the French economy and international investors says EPRA. |
Real estate equities’ performance outshines non-listed options for investors in Germany |
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The lack of a large, dynamic, listed corporate real estate sector in Germany, comparable with neighbouring economies, appears to have curtailed investor returns over the long-term by limiting their property investment options. EPRA findings conclude that the restrictions on the development of a vibrant listed German real estate sector appear to have cost investors dearly in terms of long-term property investment performance. More >> |
EPRA in drive to improve sustainability reporting for European listed real estate sector. |
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EPRA has launched Best Practice Recommendations for Sustainability Reporting in the listed property sector, as it aims to drive up standards in this crucial area and replicate successes already delivered via the EPRA BPR financial reporting. More >> |
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Listed property sector plays vital role in economic recovery says new EPRA chairman. |
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David Atkins, CEO of UK property company Hammerson, has been appointed as Chairman of the European Public Real Estate Association. Speaking at the industry body’s annual conference (Sept 2011), he said that the key role listed property firms play in European economies, mean they are vital to a sustainable economic recovery. More >> |
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