Stonepeak has confirmed a significant investment in the Australian retirement provider Aura Holdings. The deal involves up to A$1 billion in available capital through the investment and a development facility with domestic lenders. This funding will support Aura’s growth and its pipeline of new projects across Queensland. It marks Stonepeak’s second major move in the Australasian retirement sector following its 2024 acquisition of Arvida Group in New Zealand.
Blackstone has agreed to acquire Champions Group, a major provider of essential home repairs, from Odyssey Investment Partners. The deal includes a workforce of 1,800 technicians and a base of 150,000 members. Odyssey and the current management will retain a minority stake. The acquisition is expected to close in early 2026, aiming to scale the platform and set new standards in the residential services industry.
World Liberty Financial has unveiled a new partnership to tokenise the Trump International Hotel & Resort in the Maldives. Working with Securitize and DarGlobal, the firm aims to offer investors digital exposure to the ultra-luxury development. The project marks the start of a broader strategy to bring high-profile real-world assets onto the blockchain.
M&G Real Estate has entered into a joint venture with BlueRock Group to expand a residential portfolio in Berlin. The partnership involves a total investment of €47 million to modernise existing buildings and construct 75 new apartments. This move aims to address the severe housing shortage in some of the most popular districts in the German capital.
Alramz Real Estate has entered into a SAR 91 million agreement with PIF-owned ROSHN Group to develop two residential plots in Riyadh. Spanning 14,128 sqm within the SEDRA community, the project will deliver an estimated 240 new homes. This strategic deal includes all design and construction works, following the high standards of the ROSHN masterplan. The project is expected to boost Alramz’s financial performance through 2028.
JLL has named Mouhammad Takieddin as the new Regional Head and CEO for the Middle East and Africa. Based in Riyadh, Takieddin brings 25 years of experience from Procter & Gamble to lead JLL’s expansion into high-growth sectors including data centres and AI-driven facilities management. This strategic move strengthens the firm's leadership alongside existing regional heads while deepening its established ties with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
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