BGO has marked its entry into the North American student housing sector by acquiring a two-tower complex in Edmonton, Canada. The Eleanor and Laurent towers provide a mix of 493 student beds and 272 residential apartments, including 68 affordable units. Located in the Garneau district near the University of Alberta, the fully leased assets represent a significant expansion for BGO’s residential platform.
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.
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.
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.
Global real estate firm JLL has agreed to acquire a significant stake in the Saudi Facility Management Company (FMTECH), a firm established by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) in 2023. The PIF will remain the majority shareholder. This strategic transaction aims to enhance the facilities management sector in Saudi Arabia by combining the PIF's market scale with JLL's advanced operational and technological expertise, specifically JLL’s digital facility management platforms.
ESR-REIT Management (S) Limited has agreed to divest a portfolio of eight non-core Singapore industrial properties for S$338.1 million. The sale represents a 2.0% premium to the independent valuation. The transaction is a key part of the REIT’s Portfolio Rejuvenation and Capital Recycling strategies.
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