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Editor-In-Chief Europe Real Estate,
visiting EPRA, 7-8 September 2006,
Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal, Budapest, Hungary |
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 11 September, 2006
On 7 and 8 September 2006, the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA) Annual Conference 2006 was held, in the beautiful Corinthia Hotel in Budapest, Hungary. Over 300 highly qualified professionals participated, of which many came from the USA.
The opening remarks were made by Serge Fautré , Chairman of the EPRA, followed by a speech of Joseph K. Azelby of JPMorgan Asset Management. He stated that real estate has become an enormous asset class, comparable to the S&P500 Standard. He also spoke about the rising markets in India, were for the past years the GDP has grown 9% in a consistent manner. |
Outperformance by property companies:
F.l.t.r.: Struan Robertson, Morgan Stanley; Adrian Wyatt, Quintain Estates and Development; Guilio Rasetta, Risanamento; Peter Lowy, Westfield; Guillaume Poitrinal, Unibail. |
Academic Circle: Outperforming the market?
F.l.t.r.: Prof. Tony Ciochetti, MIT; Prof. Piet Eichholtz, Maastricht University; René Buck, Buck Consultants International; Hans Grönloh, KPMG. |
Outperformance by property company investors:
F.l.t.r.: Ritson Ferguson, ING Clarion; Jeppe de Boer, Goldman Sachs; Robert Fowlds, JP Morgan/Cazenove; Patrick Sumner, Henderson; Philippe le Trung, Citigroup. |
F.l.t.r.: Mr. Serge Fautré, Chairman EPRA, keynote speaker Prof. Lajos Bokros, Central European University, and Nick van Ommen, CEO EPRA. |
Keynote speaker Prof. Lajos Bokros, Central European University, was very critical of the government and economic situation in Hungary. |
F.l.t.r.: Kevin Lindeman, SNL Financial (USA); Nancy Holland, ABN Amro Asset Management (USA). |
Is there a future for sell-side equity research?
F.l.t.r.: Stuart Martin, First State; Chris Smith, Hammerson; John Herbert, Merrill Lynch ; Scott Crowe, UBS; John Gellatly, Merrill Lynch. |
Progress on REITs in Europe:
F.l.t.r.: Ronald Wijs, Loyens & Loeff; Ian Marcus, Credit Suisse; Olivier Mesmin, Baker & McKenzie; Simon Clark, Linklaters; Matthias Roche, Ernst & Young. |
The REITA, the REITs and Quoted Property Group (31 Members at 5th September 2006 each Ł20,000), was set up to provide the private investor community with information about REITs and stock market listed property. |
Broadening the investor base:
F.l.t.r.: Nancy Holland, ABN Amro Asset Management (USA); Paul Marcuse, AXA REIM; Steve Wechsler, NAREIT; Patrick Sumner, Henderson; Paul Rivlin, EuroHypo. |
Outperformance in residential real estate:
F.l.t.r.: Dana Hamilton, Archstone Smith; Rupert Dickinson, Grainger Trust; Matthew Quinn, Stockland Trust; Olivier de Poulpiquet, Pirelli Real Estate. |
EPRA Award 'Best Large Cap Performance 2005': IVG. Dr. Wolfhard Leichnitz, CEO IVG Immobilien AG (right) and Ernst-Jan de Leeuw, Director Portfolio Management Lasalle Investment Management (sponsor). |
EPRA Award for Best Annual Report 2005: VastNed. F.l.t.r.: Bert Albers, Partner of Deloitte Real Estate, Johan van der Ende, Director Structured Finance of PGGM (sponsor), and Reinier van Gerrevink, CEO of VastNed Offices/Industrial.
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EPRA Award 'Best Mid/Small Cap Performance 2005': Workspace Group. Patrick Marples, Property Director Workspace Group (left) and Maarten Feilzer, Senior Manager Kempen & Co (sponsor).
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| Click here for more on the Award Ceremony. |
| A general impression of the venue and surroundings: |
Boat tour on the Danube river, at the end of the afternoon on day one. |
Another impression of the boat trip on the Danube river. |
The Millennium Monument at Heroes' Square (completed in 1929). |
A detail of the Millennium Monument at Heroes' Square. |
The Museum of Fine Arts, were the awards presentation took place. |
Exterior of the Museum of Fine Arts. |
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