17.09.2012 - GIC and UNITE Group plc extend joint venture
Sovereign wealth funds can be a patient source of capital for property development firms in metropolitan markets. Student housing in central London continues to attract banks and foreign investors. By creating joint ventures, sovereign investors assist real estate development firms lessen debt impact on their balance sheets, enabling financial flexibility. There are risks to investing in student housing. Demographics, government policy, and fruitful marketing by UK universities impact the potential number of students. Two major risk inputs are the number of students needing housing and current supply in the property market...............................................Full Article: Source
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