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CPP Investment Board Commits up to US$250 Million to Brazilian Commercial Properties Joint Venture

The CPP Investment Board (CPPIB) announced today that it has entered into a joint venture with Cyrela Commercial Properties S.A. Empreendimentos e Participacoes (CCP) (BOVESPA:CCPR3). The venture, which will also include GIC Real Estate, the real estate investment arm of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation, will focus on the development, acquisition and management of institutional-quality commercial properties in Brazil. CPPIB’s investment will consist initially of a US$150 million commitment to the venture with the option to increase up to US$250 million at CPPIB’s discretion. Continue reading

Asian property investment market regains momentum in Q2

The property investment market in Asia enjoyed a stronger second quarter following a subdued start to the year, with direct real estate investment volume rising 41 per cent from the first quarter.

The improved investment turnover was due partly to debt-funded investors compromising at current price levels and liquidating assets to service near-term debt obligations, according to CB Richard Ellis’ Asia Investment MarketView report for the first half of 2009.

However, transaction volumes remained thin in the first half compared to the corresponding period in 2008, falling by 58 per cent on-year to about US$12.4 billion.

Investor sentiment in the region generally turned more positive in the second Continue reading