Episurf Medical has signed a SEK 660 million deal to acquire 45 vehicle inspection and logistics properties from Lilium. The acquisition adds SEK 49 million in annual rental income to Episurf's growing Nordic real estate platform, expanding its industrial footprint across Sweden with a highly occupied portfolio backed by stable public and private tenants.
Rockfield Real Estate and pension fund ABP have launched a €350 million joint venture to develop more than 2,000 affordable, eco-friendly homes for students and young professionals in the Netherlands. The initiative aims to tackle severe housing shortages in key Dutch student cities, offering large-scale complexes with communal facilities to help young people successfully transition through early career stages and improve overall market mobility.
Houston real estate investment firm Griffin Partners has expanded its senior leadership team to manage its growing national portfolio. Kelly Agent has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, and long-serving principal Lee Moreland has been appointed as Chief Portfolio Officer. The executive changes aim to scale operations across the company's 6.7 million square feet of commercial property.
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has formed a landmark partnership with global venture fund Second Century Ventures to boost property technology. The organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding to fund and support technology startups across Australia. The initiative combines global investment with local market intelligence to address complex housing challenges, positioning Queensland as a prime regional hub for digital real estate innovation.
Hines and Burstone Group have launched a pan-European light industrial joint venture, seeded with a R760 million investment. The partnership has acquired six assets across Germany and the Netherlands, totalling 49,000 square metres. Burstone will manage the portfolio, taking a 20% equity stake alongside the Hines European Real Estate Partners III fund. The strategy targets value-add opportunities driven by nearshoring and supply chain growth.
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