Australand back in play again WITH the $2.8 billion acquisition by Dexus Property Group and the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board of Commonwealth Property Office Fund almost completed, the real estate sector is likely to turn its attention back to former takeover target Australand. While sources have said the latest deal involving Dexus and CPPIB could spark other corporate activity in the real estate space, questions are once again being asked about Capitaland's 60 per cent interest in Australand and whether it will embark on a block trade in the currently buoyant market, as investment banks knock on the Singaporean's giant's door with potential proposals.