Mirvac Group has named Kit Georgeos as Chief Executive Officer, Funds Management, starting 6 October 2026. Ms Georgeos will oversee the group’s wholesale investment vehicles, capital partnerships and investor relations, while joining the Executive Leadership Team under Campbell Hanan. Having joined Mirvac in 2023 as Fund Manager for the Mirvac Wholesale Office Fund, her promotion triggers a search process to fill her previous role.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its alliance with developer Urban Property Group by signing two new projects in New South Wales. The deal introduces Crowne Plaza Newcastle and Hotel Indigo Gosford, increasing their shared pipeline to three sites across the state. Joining the previously agreed Crowne Plaza Parramatta, the developments form key elements of major mixed-use schemes designed to support economic and regional tourism growth.
Knowledge Economic City has signed an agreement with Almajdiah and Capital Hill to launch a SAR 2.8 billion residential development in Madinah. Built on 97,000 square metres of land, the project features 2,700 apartments, commercial units and extensive parking. The target market includes non-Saudi international Muslim buyers under updated Kingdom ownership rules, with funding handled via a closed-ended real estate investment fund.
Hilton has agreed to a major expansion deal to bring 10 new Spark by Hilton hotels to the UK. Partnering with AG Hotels Group, the agreement adds 672 rooms across key English and Welsh locations. Set to open between late 2026 and 2028, the openings cover new regions for the brand, including its debut property in Wales as part of its ongoing international rollout.
Expo 2030 Riyadh has partnered with Mohammed Al Habib Real Estate Company in a 3.2 billion SAR joint venture to construct Expo Village. The residential development will house 5,500 international delegates across 2,300 apartments during the World Expo. Following the six-month exhibition, the sustainable district will convert into a permanent residential community, supporting long-term urban growth in northern Riyadh.
Realty Income has partnered with global investment firm KKR to create a euro-denominated joint venture holding a portfolio of European net lease assets. Under the agreement, KKR will invest €528 million for a 49 per cent equity stake, while Realty Income holds 51 per cent and continues property management. The deal covers 54 properties across Spain, Ireland, Poland and the Netherlands, backed by steady rental growth.