Korean funds looking further afield for US property
Fund managers from the country are eager to source targets for their local clients, but difficulty in sourcing deals is forcing them to look further afield, say advisers.
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Korean asset owners avoid European real estate
After pouring nearly $15 billion into European property in the 15 months to March, Korean investors are apparently being put off such assets by relatively high prices and lower returns.
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