Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp has launched its first residential project in the United States through a joint venture with Bridge Tower Homes. The partnership will focus on the Texas market, beginning with the Saddlebrook development in Corinth. This project includes 97 detached homes priced from $385,000, with construction beginning in March 2026. The move signals a major global expansion for the Osaka-based company into the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
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.
Mercedes-Benz and Binghatti have revealed plans for a massive $8.17 billion branded residential district in Dubai’s Meydan area. The development, known as Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City spans 10 million square feet and represents a significant expansion of the partnership between the car manufacturer and the developer. This masterplanned community will feature multiple residential towers alongside retail, leisure and mobility hubs.
International developer UNICO has entered a strategic alliance with DECA to oversee the sales and marketing of its upcoming design-led residential projects in Dubai. The agreement, signed in the presence of tennis legend Leander Paes, combines UNICO’s global urban vision with DECA’s extensive regional market reach. This partnership is expected to influence the city's growing residential landscape by introducing new community-focused developments.
Repsol has agreed to sell a 43.8 per cent stake in its 629 MW Outpost solar project in Texas to infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak for $252.5 million (€220 million). The transaction implies a total asset valuation of approximately $775 million (€675 million), which includes tax equity proceeds from Production Tax Credits. This deal represents Repsol's second use of an asset rotation strategy in the US renewables market to optimise its financial structure and attract strategic partners.
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Dedicated Housing Company (DHC) have announced a new partnership to develop a hospitality-inspired residential community in Riyadh's Al Malaz district. The development will consist of over 450 serviced residential units and 1,600 beds across two plots totalling 13,000 square metres. The project is an example of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), aimed at linking high-quality living with key transportation infrastructure to create more connected and sustainable urban areas.
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