Border to Coast Pensions Partnership has agreed a £400 million deal to acquire 866 single-family homes from Leaf Living. The acquisition encompasses 12 estates across the South East of England, representing the UK's largest single-family housing transaction this year. The deal expands the pension pool's UK Real Estate Fund, which now holds over £2 billion in local government pension assets.
Greystone has arranged $105.8 million in Freddie Mac refinancing for two multifamily residential communities in El Cajon, California. The loan package covers 476 apartment units across Colonnade at Fletcher Hills and Forest Park at Fletcher Hills. The deal was secured on behalf of borrower Bridge Investment Group, with debt financing efforts led by Spencer Dunlop alongside correspondent bank BMO.
AEW Capital Management has secured land in Charlotte, North Carolina, for ANOVA The Pearl, a 20-story luxury residential tower. Developed alongside GMH Communities and Wexford Science & Technology, the mixed-use scheme features 382 residential units and ground-floor retail within the city's growing innovation precinct. Scheduled for completion in Summer 2028, the project includes affordable housing and high-end resident amenities.
Private equity firm Blackstone has agreed to finance the purchase of HSBC’s Australian home loan portfolio, valued at A$36 billion (US$25 billion). The deal stands as the largest mortgage portfolio transaction globally. Non-bank lender Pepper Money will handle local loan servicing, ensuring a smooth transition for existing banking clients while expanding Blackstone's Asian credit operations.
Aldar Properties has recorded AED 1.5 billion in sales during the initial release of The Canopies, a six-building residential community situated at Yas Point on Yas Island. The launch attracted strong international interest, with first-time buyers accounting for 84% of total sales across the development.
Sun Group has officially launched a 40 trillion VND development in Phu Quoc, creating nearly 50,000 social and rental housing units built to Singapore standards. Located in the An Thoi urban area, the 55-hectare complex supports Vietnam's national housing goals and infrastructure expansion ahead of the APEC 2027 summit.
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