Blackstone has finalised a deal to acquire Tokyo C-NX, a premier Grade A logistics facility, for more than JPY 100 billion. The transaction is the largest logistics deal in Japan for 2025 and involves a 1.6 million square foot warehouse in the strategic Tokyo Bay area. As Japan’s e-commerce market grows to become the world’s fourth largest, Blackstone is positioning itself as a key partner for local corporates.
Roadside Real Estate is set to acquire Gardner Retail for approximately £17.8 million, marking a major strategic move into the petrol forecourt sector. The deal involves six high quality sites in Southwest England that generated £33.9 million in revenue last year. Roadside will fund the acquisition by expanding its existing debt facility with Tarncourt Properties. This transaction is expected to be immediately earnings accretive and serves as a foundation for further consolidation in the roadside retail market. The company has already paid a multi million pound deposit with completion scheduled for early 2026.
Supermarket Income REIT has expanded its UK portfolio by acquiring three well-established grocery sites in Aylesbury, Sale and Frimley for a total of £97.6 million. The deal includes major stores operated by Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, all of which benefit from long-term, inflation-linked leases. This latest move marks the end of a busy year for the trust, which has focused on recycling capital and strengthening its position as a specialist landlord.
Blox Ventures has completed the acquisition of a prominent city block in Downtown Redwood City for $46 million. The 200,000 square foot mixed-use property was purchased from DWS Asset Management and includes a variety of retail, office and entertainment spaces. Key tenants at the site include Century Theatre, UCSF Health and several popular eateries. This deal adds to the substantial portfolio of Blox Ventures which has managed over $3 billion in real estate since its founding in 2015.
Meta Estate Trust has reached a new milestone with the opening of Retail Park Ciolpani on the DN1 highway. This €2 million development is the first in the company's portfolio to produce regular rental income. With a gross leasable area of 2,650 square metres, the park features international retailers and a long-term lease structure. The site is expected to generate up to €385,000 in annual revenue at full capacity. It also includes green technology such as electric vehicle charging stations to align with environmental goals.
A significant $1 billion agreement has been reached to develop the first major residential and commercial precinct in Bradfield City, Australia. The partnership between the NSW Government and Plenary will see the construction of 1,400 homes alongside a new university campus and a luxury hotel. This project represents a foundational move in creating the first new Australian city in 100 years. Stage 1 is set to focus on essential services and public spaces over the next five years.