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Global real estate owners, users and investors need to meet changing regulatory requirements and reduce financial risks to achieve sustainable growth.

Our Global Real Estate Center gives us an international perspective on the industry, and facilitates the collaboration that helps you solve your business issues and achieve your potential. Our extensive network of dedicated professionals offers entrepreneurial thinking and deep technical experience.

In working with you, we draw on our industry knowledge and insights, as well as our understanding of your business, to provide relevant assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services.

You benefit from a consistent, seamless, high-quality service, which helps you compete more effectively and meet your goals — wherever you are in the world.

IFRS real estate insights

From looking at implementation issues, to understanding the differences between US GAAP and IFRS, or gaining insights into key issues real estate organizations should consider as they evaluate potential conversion to IFRS, we are pleased to offer practical guidance and up-to-date knowledge on this financial reporting language. Learn about the requirements of IFRS specific to the real estate industry from our various thought leadership reports.

Global real estate newsline

In these uncertain times, caution is king. As the global need for debt financing continues to drive mergers and acquisitions in real estate, this issue of newsline closely examines the cause and effects of a worldwide economic slowdown. Topics explored include the credit crunch, higher financing costs, a significant decline in property transactions and tax issues borrowers seeking to restructure distressed debt must consider.

Latin America attracts global investors

With its large and growing population, strengthening economies and increasing affluence, Latin America is emerging as an alternative investment market (pdf, 293kb) to the US and Europe. Read our report, “Exploring new opportunities” to better understand the challenges global investors are facing not only in identifying opportunities, but also in executing deals in this emerging market.

Global hospitality insights: hospitality going green

Governmental and nongovernmental organizations, corporations and consumers are focusing on ways to reduce their environmental footprint. With the concept of sustainability gaining momentum throughout the world, there’s no better time to tap into our timely insights on sustainability in the lodging sector. This is particularly true for trends and programs being initiated in Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, India, Latin America, Middle East, Oceania and the US.

Strategic business risk real estate 2008

What strategic challenges are likely to affect the real estate industry in 2008 (pdf, 552kb)? We analyze 10 of the most critical risks, including the shakeout of real estate finance, regulatory and compliance concerns, and the rise of private equity. We also look at risks currently ‘below the radar’ that may be topping risk tables in the years to come.

2008 real estate market outlook

In the wake of 2007’s dislocation of global credit markets and the ongoing deterioration of the mortgage industry, this report outlines some key global trends (pdf, 274kb) affecting the real estate sector and a look at the year ahead. Highlights include the expansion of global capital to sovereign funds outdoing their private equity rivals to the inflow of capital into infrastructure investments.

Global real estate investment trust report 2008

With the REIT sector globally suffering -21% returns across 16 countries, our local teams offer analysis on why certain countries held up better under the onslaught of financial and economic uncertainty. Use our "2008 Global REIT report" for valuable insights into the global REIT market, country-by-country analysis, global comparisons of market size, volume, income measures, etc. and to help you make informed investment decisions.

2008 global gaming bulletin

The gaming industry as a whole continues to experience monumental growth and expansion. Across the globe, new casinos are spreading into new markets as a means of establishing successful tourism, entertainment industries and generating tax revenues. Find out which casino trends to watch in 2008 from countries across the world.

Bridging the gap: private investment in Middle East infrastructure

In the Middle East, governments have traditionally contracted with regional or international companies to build infrastructure such as airports, ports and roads. Though governments have usually operated the infrastructure, government entities are increasingly forming public private partnerships (PPPs) with the private sector to build and operate projects. Discover more about this growing market, one that holds great promise for investors.

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