BlackRock is set to expand its private real estate business with a deal to acquire US-based net-lease specialist ElmTree Funds, bringing $7.3 billion in assets under its wing.
South Asia’s first luxury integrated resort, City of Dreams Sri Lanka, is set for its glittering grand opening on 2 August 2025, with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan confirmed as the special guest for an evening of celebration, luxury, and entertainment.
From buying his first property as a child to leading one of Singapore’s most prominent real estate firms, Kishin RK’s journey blends inherited legacy with sharp business instincts and independent ambition.
Al Mal Capital REIT, the first real estate investment trust listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced plans to raise up to $200 million through a follow-on public offering (FPO) as it looks to expand its portfolio of income-generating properties. The offering will be open to both existing unitholders and new investors from the UAE and wider GCC region, with proceeds earmarked for acquiring assets in high-growth sectors such as healthcare, education, and industrial facilities. The capital increase is expected to boost the fund’s size significantly, with trading of new units likely to commence in August, pending regulatory approval.
King Street Capital Management has successfully rounded off fundraising for its newest European real estate venture, pulling in a hefty $950m (€807.4m) for its European Real Estate Special Situations Fund II, better known as ESS II. The fund, which wrapped up at its hard cap within just a year, has drawn backing from a wide mix of global investors spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Embassy Office Parks REIT has raised ₹1,550 crore through bonds and loans, securing its lowest borrowing cost in four years. The refinancing deal is expected to save 113 basis points annually, supporting the REIT’s strategy to strengthen its balance sheet and boost future growth.