CapMan Real Estate has agreed to forward fund two significant residential developments in Stockholm through a partnership with Reliwe. The projects in Barkarby and Flemingsberg will deliver 478 new apartments and 10 commercial units to the region. Both sites are positioned for high connectivity, situated within 25 minutes of Stockholm city centre. The transaction is expected to close in March 2026, with construction beginning shortly.
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has opened its 1,500-seat Glasshouse Theatre in Brisbane. Designed by Blight Rayner and Snøhetta, the venue features a unique rippling glass façade. This addition makes QPAC the largest integrated performing arts hub in Australia. The project incorporates First Nations narratives and advanced automation to support world-class productions. It is expected to attract 300,000 additional visitors to the region annually.
Marriott International has signed a landmark agreement with KS Hotels to introduce The Luxury Collection to Cambodia and Laos. The deal involves rebranding two storied properties, La Résidence Angkor and La Résidence Phou Vao, marking Marriott’s first hotel in Laos. Both heritage sites will undergo thoughtful upgrades before reopening in 2026 and 2027 to offer elevated luxury in these major UNESCO World Heritage destinations.
Onar Holding Corporation has acquired Scale Partner to bring AI-powered marketing to the commercial property sector. The deal introduces "human-agentic" AI, combining virtual assistants with automation to manage leads. Scale Partner founder Jason Tiger joins as VP of Corporate Development to lead future growth. The move allows Onar to deploy its digital services into a high-demand vertical while enhancing its overall marketing operating system.
Savills has signed a $1.1 billion agreement to acquire global investment bank Eastdil Secured. This move creates a worldwide capital markets powerhouse, ranking the group second globally for commercial transactions over $100 million. Eastdil will operate as the dedicated investment banking arm of Savills, maintaining its headquarters in New York, London and Santa Monica while providing a platform for significant growth across the United States and Asia.
ICSC has launched ICSC+PROPTECH to connect commercial property leaders with technology innovators at its flagship 2026 Las Vegas event. Featuring a keynote by Randi Zuckerberg, the programme focuses on shifting from tech experimentation to large-scale implementation. High-profile buyers from firms like Brookfield and Mall of America will meet with founders to explore AI-driven leasing and smart building tools aimed at improving asset performance.
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