Blackstone Energy Transition Partners has agreed to acquire the American electrical manufacturer Arlington Industries. The deal, announced in late January, sees the global investment giant take control of a company with a 75-year history of producing fittings and enclosures. Arlington's products are central to the infrastructure of data centres and industrial facilities across the United States.
Instone Real Estate has acquired a 12,500 m² plot in Unterschleißheim to develop a new residential quarter. The project will provide 180 apartments designed to meet high energy efficiency standards including a connection to local geothermal energy. Located in the northern Munich metropolitan area, the development forms part of a multi-generational campus initiative. The move aims to tackle the urgent need for housing in one of Germany's most economically vibrant regions.
Diriyah Company has finalised a major joint development deal with Midad Development and Real Estate Investment Company to create the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Diriyah. The project is valued at $827 million and will be located within the vast "City of Earth" masterplan in Saudi Arabia. This development includes a 159-room luxury hotel and high-end private residences covering over 235,000 square metres.
EQT Exeter Real Estate Income Trust (EQRT) has completed the acquisition of a prime industrial site in Torrance, California, for $51.5 million. The 76,007 square-foot facility is situated on a 9.6-acre plot within the highly sought-after South Bay submarket of Los Angeles. Currently fully leased to a Fortune 50 food and beverage giant, the property serves as a vital link for regional and last-mile distribution.
Valor Real Estate Partners and QuadReal Property Group have extended their partnership in the German market with the acquisition of a 6,000 sqm logistics asset in Berlin. Located in the Charlottenburg-North submarket, the modern cross-dock facility serves as a critical last-mile hub for the city. This transaction follows a significant investment in Lichtenberg last month, highlighting the joint venture's focus on high-demand urban areas.
Greykite has expanded its European presence by launching Baunest, a dedicated German residential investment platform. In partnership with Arax Properties, the firm acquired a seed portfolio of 1,600 units for its inaugural real estate fund. The assets are located in major cities including Frankfurt and Dortmund, where housing demand remains high. Baunest plans to invest €500 million over the coming year and a half, focusing on modernising older buildings to improve energy efficiency.
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