Investing

Canadian REITs set to outperform the U.S.

Canadian real-estate investment trusts are set to outperform their U.S. peers largely due to the country’s strong economic fundamentals and the real estate sector’s more solid outlook, according to analyst reports.

S&P report looks at credit quality in European real estate

Strong portfolios and benign funding conditions in the relatively low-geared segment of European real estate make for a stable ratings outlook among rated real estate investment trusts (REITs) and developers in the region. What's more, these factors should support the creditworthiness of issuers in this industry through 2012, says a report published earlier today titled "Rising Debt Costs And Investment Pipeline Uncertainties Threaten Stability Of European Real Estate Sector."

China's Housing Minister emphasizes property cooling policy

China's main real estate regulator said it will maintain current restrictions on property sales, according to a report in Xinhua news on Tuesday.