Philippine property giant Megaworld has raised P5.6 billion from block sales of MREIT shares to fund its township development pipeline. The capital will back the next generation of recurring income assets ahead of a major fifth asset infusion. This incoming "Wave 5" expansion will add 303,500 square meters of gross leasable area, diversifying the real estate investment trust beyond offices into retail and hotels.
CoStar Group has acquired an approximate 30 per cent stake in Italy's agent-backed real estate platform Wikicasa. The deal integrates Wikicasa's database of 600,000 listings with CoStar's global networks like LoopNet. The partnership aims to accelerate digital transformation in the Italian property market by expanding international visibility for local listings and encouraging the widespread adoption of Matterport 3D digital twin technology.
Bridgepoint has agreed to buy US investment platform Kayne Anderson Real Estate for an upfront enterprise value of $1.393 billion. The deal adds real estate as a fifth investment vertical for the mid-market investor, expanding its total assets under management to approximately $117 billion. The transaction is expected to close at the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
Hines has acquired the 317,000 square foot Heathrow Logistics Park from Blackstone on behalf of its European Core Fund. Located near the main cargo gate of Heathrow Airport, the fully leased asset spans 15.4 acres and expands the European logistics platform of the investment firm beyond its previous €5 billion baseline.
Blacksand has signed a major agreement with Marriott International to build ten new hotels across Saudi Arabia. The four-year multi-brand project will introduce more than 1,300 rooms across the country. Key properties will span luxury, premium and extended-stay sectors. The first location is scheduled to launch in Riyadh, with construction and design planning already underway to support national tourism growth.
KAFD DMC has signed a memorandum of understanding with Osool Integrated Real Estate Company to evaluate new property investments in Riyadh. The non-binding deal aims to address the rising demand for prime commercial and residential space within the financial district. The collaboration follows a recent SAR 12 billion financing facility raised by the district operator.
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