European Residential REIT (ERES) has agreed to a $441 million all-cash takeover by CAPREIT. Unitholders will receive $1.19 per unit, representing a 32 per cent premium when combined with previous distributions. The deal concludes a multi-year strategic review focused on maximizing investor value. ERES is expected to be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange following the transaction's closure, which is anticipated in the second quarter of 2026.
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.
Public Storage and Welltower have launched a data science partnership to transform real estate through artificial intelligence. Public Storage will license Welltower’s capital allocation models to speed up property acquisitions and improve returns. In exchange, Welltower will integrate Public Storage’s operational analytics into its business system. Both firms aim to use vast proprietary data to move away from traditional investment methods toward a model driven by high-performance computing.
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.
Property giant Greystar has confirmed a new partnership with Dallas-based operator Lantower Residential to take over its management operations. The move will see Lantower exit the property management sector entirely. Greystar is set to assume responsibility for 23 multifamily communities which represent nearly 7,900 units across the United States. The transition began on February 17 and includes two sites currently under development that are expected to begin leasing in the first quarter of 2026.
Council officials have greenlit a massive £531 million investment package to upgrade social housing across North Lanarkshire. The five-year plan aims to improve living standards for thousands of tenants by modernising kitchens, bathrooms and windows. A significant portion of the funding is dedicated to energy efficiency to help residents lower their heating costs. The scheme also includes the regeneration of several local estates and the demolition of older properties.
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