Greystar has acquired Native Communities to expand its third-party property management operations across Europe. The deal adds 9,000 homes across 37 UK assets to Greystar’s portfolio. This follows the recent acquisition of MD Property & Living in Ireland, marking a significant push into European rental management. The combined platform will provide services for both single assets and large-scale, multi-country portfolios.
CapMan Real Estate has agreed to forward fund two significant residential developments in Stockholm through a partnership with Reliwe. The projects in Barkarby and Flemingsberg will deliver 478 new apartments and 10 commercial units to the region. Both sites are positioned for high connectivity, situated within 25 minutes of Stockholm city centre. The transaction is expected to close in March 2026, with construction beginning shortly.
Nigeria will host the second Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit this April in Abuja. The event focuses on turning policies into bankable projects through private sector partnerships. High level officials including Vice President Kashim Shettima will discuss financing and risk frameworks. The summit includes a training workshop for developers and seeks to accelerate large scale home construction across the country.
Stonepeak has confirmed a significant investment in the Australian retirement provider Aura Holdings. The deal involves up to A$1 billion in available capital through the investment and a development facility with domestic lenders. This funding will support Aura’s growth and its pipeline of new projects across Queensland. It marks Stonepeak’s second major move in the Australasian retirement sector following its 2024 acquisition of Arvida Group in New Zealand.
Blackstone has agreed to acquire Champions Group, a major provider of essential home repairs, from Odyssey Investment Partners. The deal includes a workforce of 1,800 technicians and a base of 150,000 members. Odyssey and the current management will retain a minority stake. The acquisition is expected to close in early 2026, aiming to scale the platform and set new standards in the residential services industry.