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Property fund management
With property prices rising globally fund managers face a dilemma. Do they treat the market with extreme caution and miss out on potential opportunities? Or do they wade in and risk losses if the markets suddenly cool? - -
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Risks and rewards are put in sharp focus
Jim Pickard considers the dilemma that faces fund managers worldwide as property prices continue to rise.
Eastern Europe: Returns still prove attractive
But, cautions Jim Pickard, the obvious threat is over-development and over-supply.
Germany: Hot dog of a market may get a bad chill
Excess commercial property has hit prices, says Patrick Jenkins.
World markets: Why investing overseas is thought to be much riskier
Brian Bollen talks to the experts about the strategies they adopt when they look at markets abroad for UK investors.
Pension funds: Believers drive the market ever onward
In the current environment it pays to be cautious, says Jim Pickard, but there are still solid reasons for investors to buy.
Residential: Institutional appetites are still hungry for houses and flats
But Jim Pickard asks whether the boat has already left.
ING REIM: Wanting to be the best
In 1980 Robert Houston offered his vision for building a specialist property management company on a personal basis.
US Reits: Logistics businesses lead the way in the sector
Sarah Muray on how global trade is helping the market to expand.
Hong Kong Reits: Market ready to take off this year
Justine Lau on the likely opportunities and risks for property-mad investors.
LaSalle Investment: Why all eyes are still on Asia
The global property industry is focusing its attention ever more on Asian markets and LaSalle Investment Management, the fund management powerhouse, is no different.
