Chicago based firms Riverside Investment & Development and Singerman Real Estate have acquired the former Two Wells Fargo Center for $36.5 million. The developers plan to turn the 800,000 square foot office complex into a high-end mixed-use site featuring flats, a hotel and shops. Work on the Charlotte project is scheduled to begin in 2027 following the successful delivery of the firm’s first local luxury tower.
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.
India has emerged as the most resilient real estate market in the Asia-Pacific region, driven by solid demand across office, retail, and industrial sectors, even as traditional hubs like Greater China and Australia face weaker sentiment, according to CBRE’s latest survey.
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