Toll Brothers has announced a major leadership transition as part of its long-term succession strategy. Douglas C. Yearley Jr. will step down as Chief Executive Officer to become Executive Chairman on 30 March 2026. He will be succeeded by Karl K. Mistry, an Executive Vice President who has been with the company for over two decades.
An institutional buyer has secured a major logistics hub in North Las Vegas as JLL Capital Markets oversaw the sale of a DHL distribution centre. The facility spans 339,257 square feet and represents a high-quality Class A industrial asset. Located at 3950 Alto Avenue, the site is fully occupied by DHL Supply Chain (USA) and serves as a vital link for deliveries across the Western United States.
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.
MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development has signed a multi-billion pound agreement to establish the first social sports club in the third phase of Mostakbal City. Occupying 42 feddans, the EGP 3 billion project is being developed in collaboration with Alexandria Sporting Club’s investment arm. The facility will offer world-class sports courts, fitness centres and social areas, with the first phase set to open in early 2027.
Minto Apartment REIT has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired and taken private by Crestpoint Real Estate Investments and the Minto Group. The all-cash transaction is valued at $2.3 billion and offers unitholders $18.00 per unit. Minto will retain a significant stake and continue to manage the high-quality Canadian residential portfolio. The deal is expected to close in the latter half of 2026 following a unitholder vote in March.
JLL has successfully negotiated a refinancing deal for the historic Candler Hotel in Atlanta. The 265-room property, situated in the city’s central business district, is a former office tower built by Coca-Cola mogul Asa Griggs Candler. Now a luxury boutique hotel under Hilton's Curio Collection, the site is famous for its Beaux-Arts architecture and award-winning dining. The financing, provided by Peachtree Group, highlights a positive outlook for Atlanta’s hospitality market.