This intensive one-day course offers property professionals the opportunity to gain an insight into both the theory and practice of international real estate investment. It looks at the nature and scale of international real estate investment markets including the effect of cross-border transactions on the domestic market.

As well as addressing technical concerns such as currency risk and taxation the course considers issues such as transparency and dealing with different cultural norms. What are the steps can you take to de-risk your investment? It will include case studies to provide an opportunity to apply the theory and to consider, with fellow participants, some of the practical problems faced when investing internationally.

Course content

• The case for property investment within a multi-asset portfolio. Using portfolio theory to justify investment in property.
• The market for international property investment. The scale and nature of cross border property investment including its impact on the domestic market.
• Risks and returns in international markets. The characteristics of different markets and the drivers of returns.
• Investment process. Evaluating investment opportunities.
• Direct or Indirect investment. Considering the options available for achieving exposure to real estate, including REITS and private investment funds
• Operational challenges. Running your investments including, management, accounting and reporting.

Who should attend

• Investment directors
• Heads of research
• Asset managers
• Analysts
• Fund managers
• Business development managers
• Portfolio managers
• Financial managers
• Lawyers
• Accountants
• Trustees

Mike Patrich, 
Senior Research Lecturer, Oxford Brookes University