September 3, 2010

Charter Hall Office looks to US, Australia

ECONOMIC indicators are pointing to a gradual recovery in the global economy, according to property investment group Charter Hall Office REIT.

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Charter Hall Office looks to US, Australia

MIF wins higher bid

A US property trust has increased its offer for MacarthurCook Industrial Property Fund. CommonWealth REIT raised its bid by 7.3 per cent to over $A43 million. The fund has 10 …

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On The Oz Property Market And REITS – Ninemsn

On The Oz Property Market And REITS Ninemsn Meanwhile, the Australian real estate investment trust (REIT) market is experiencing a sense of deja vu as it watches the Aussie dollar plunge once more. ..

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Strengthening outlook lures investors – Sydney Morning Herald

Strengthening outlook lures investors Sydney Morning Herald “The report also predicts that Australia's superannuation funds could start to look at the global real estate investment trust (REIT) sector,” Mr Fenton … and more »

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REIT strategy re-thought as pressure eases – Sydney Morning Herald

REIT strategy re-thought as pressure eases Sydney Morning Herald TO KEEP real estate investment trusts afloat in the past two years, many managers cut back the amount they would pay out of earnings for distributions. … and more »

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Mirvac bids $1.2bn for trust – The Australian

TheBull.com.au Mirvac bids $1.2bn for trust The Australian … almost 70 per cent to more than $5.7bn, making it the fourth-largest Australian real estate investment trust (A-REIT) on the Australian stock exchange. ..

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Reining in REIT gearing – Money Management

Reining in REIT gearing Money Management As gearing levels have continued to rise across the Australian real estate investment trust (REIT) sector, investors are scrutinising the true gearing …

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Charter Hall buys two retail centres

CHARTER Hall Retail REIT has acquired two retail properties in Australia for $69.8 million following its recent restructure.

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