Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
South Korea's pension fund has paid nearly $700 million for Sony Center, a possible sign of recovery in Europe's commercial-property market as some investors see prices nearing a bottom.
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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
The family that controls Henderson Land Development bought a site at The Peak in Hong Kong for $233 million at auction, reflecting strong demand for land in the upscale neighborhood.
Friday, May 14th, 2010
Fast-growing Amazon cities are attracting retail developers. By 2011, four of the five biggest Amazonian states will have American-style malls.
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
An Internet start-up in Japan connects landlords with farmers and sidewalk vendors by converting pockets of dead space into short-term rental properties.
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
A Chinese state tobacco company, a Japanese ramen chain and an obscure Hong Kong semiconductor maker are the latest companies to invest in real estate in Hong Kong and mainland China. For some experts, they are also evidence of froth in both property markets.
