PERE looks back at the year just passed for the trends that mattered most. Today we look at trend number ten - the deep freeze in US and European debt markets led to a giant pause in real estate activity and deteriorated lending terms for those still acquiring property.
The alternative investment firm raised the vehicle in just two months, co-founder Howard Marks told PEO.
While turmoil in the global credit markets will have and has had serious consequences for lenders during the buyout boom, larger buyouts will resurge in the next year, according to Swiss investment firm Partners Group.
The alternative investment firm raised the vehicle in just two months, co-founder Howard Marks told PEO.
While turmoil in the global credit markets will have and has had serious consequences for lenders during the buyout boom, larger buyouts will resurge in the next year, according to Swiss investment firm Partners Group.
The consortium led by UK billionaire Sir Richard Branson’s The Virgin Group has expanded its Northern Rock turnaround team, as expectant bidders await the results of a Goldman Sachs proposed financing solution.
An Ethos Private Equity and Goldman Sachs consortium has run into regulatory difficulties in its acquisition of casino group Gold Reefs after securing funding in problematic credit markets in September.
PERE looks back at the year just passed for the trends that mattered most. Today we look at trend number nine - London broke records in 2007 for the most expensive property ever sold. Were the sellers calling the top of the market?
The spin-out from 3i is profiting from investor appetite for mid-market deals as the credit crunch hits large buyouts.
After postponing a recapitalisation last year, the consortium which bought UK supermarket Somerfield more than two years ago has decided to auction the business.