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Globalization has changed the world at a fast and intense pace. How is it influencing today’s real estate sector? We examine the impact of globalization in nine influence zones. Learn more about the potential opportunities for your business.

The International Accounting Standards Board recently released four new standards that affect real estate and construction companies. Download our recent report on IFRS 10, 11 and 12 (which addresses consolidation and joint arrangements) and IFRS 13 (which focuses on fair value measurement).

Senior executives in real estate and hospitality around the world are optimistic about the economy and focused on fundraising and executing transactions. These insights and more are presented in our third semiannual Capital Confidence Barometer, produced with the Economist Intelligence Unit.

What are today’s key IFRS financial reporting issues for real estate investors? The Ernst & Young IFRS Real Estate Survey provides an overview of the accounting policies and disclosures in the financial statements of property companies from Europe, Australia and the Middle East.

Learn more about real estate fund marketing changes in Europe. Specifically, we investigate the complex set of rules covering the marketing of AIFs to EU investors by, or on behalf of, EU and non-EU AIFMs.

After years of being considered a high-risk market, Brazil has become a preferred investment destination. With its inflation under control and healthy banking system in place, foreign players are poised to capitalize on a myriad of real estate opportunities. Considering this market? Our survey of international investors will offer plenty of insights.

Our latest investor survey looks to shed some light on what the current return expectations are of New Zealand key investors.   Is the market exactly the same as six months ago or have things changed? Ernst & Young's real estate investor survey (pdf, 765.2kb)  asks key investors within New Zealand's commercial real estate markets to indicate their current return expectations for New Zealand's major office, industrial and retail markets.

To help you keep up with the complexities of international financial statements, it’s essential to have the right knowledge. Our report provides leading interpretation and practical common IFRS-based disclosures made by the real estate industry (pdf, 543.3kb), with detailed analysis of how reporting problems can be resolved appropriately and effectively.