EQT Real Estate has confirmed the purchase of the I-78 Commerce Center, a massive 809,000 square foot distribution hub in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The move marks a significant expansion of the EQT Real Estate Industrial Core-Plus Fund IV, targeting high-specification logistics infrastructure in markets with restricted supply. With state-of-the-art features including 40-foot clear heights and extensive trailer parking, the facility is designed to meet the growing needs of national distribution networks.
BGO has marked its entry into the North American student housing sector by acquiring a two-tower complex in Edmonton, Canada. The Eleanor and Laurent towers provide a mix of 493 student beds and 272 residential apartments, including 68 affordable units. Located in the Garneau district near the University of Alberta, the fully leased assets represent a significant expansion for BGO’s residential platform.
Dominus and Cheyne Capital have acquired the Grade II-listed Ibex House in the City of London for conversion into a 382-room hotel. The Art Deco landmark, built in the 1930s, will undergo a sustainable transformation designed by Studio Moren. The project aims to preserve the majority of the original structure while targeting top-tier environmental certifications. Alongside luxury guest rooms, the scheme includes the reopening of a historic pub and the launch of a new hospitality training academy.
Mandatum and funds advised by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing have established a new joint venture to target residential property in Finland. The partnership begins with a seed portfolio of 360 units across seven assets in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. Four of these properties were previously owned by Mandatum. This move is part of a broader plan to expand through future acquisitions in the capital region.
Barings has successfully acquired Tazzoli 6, an 11,000 sqm office building in Milan's highly sought-after Porta Nuova district. The deal was executed via an Italian real estate fund managed by Savills IM SGR. This acquisition marks Barings' seventh office investment in Milan and highlights their commitment to the city’s central business district.
Barings has expanded its Australian industrial footprint with the off-market acquisition of the Smithfield Industrial Estate in Sydney. Purchased through the BRAVA V fund, the estate covers nearly 57,000 square metres and supports 52 tenancies. The site is strategically located near Parramatta and major freight corridors, offering significant value-add potential. This deal is one of three initial Sydney investments for the fund, which now totals A$686 million in assets.
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