EQT Real Estate has expanded its presence in the UK logistics sector by acquiring a six-asset portfolio from Tritax Big Box REIT plc. The modern Grade A properties cover 1.6 million square feet across major distribution hubs in the West Midlands, East Midlands and South East. Fully leased to a diverse group of tenants, the properties sit along critical transport routes like the M40 and A14.
The Impact&Places Partnership has made its first acquisition by securing the Ferrous site in Manchester. This £860 million joint venture between Homes England, Capital&Centric and Swiss Life Asset Managers aims to build 2,250 homes nationwide. The Manchester project will deliver 107 rental apartments on former industrial land. Supported by the National Housing Bank, the scheme focuses on accelerating residential-led regeneration in areas with high housing demand.
The Green Building Initiative has launched Ascent Building Certification for the UK and EU markets. This science-based system evaluates sustainability and resilience across global commercial property portfolios. Building on the success of Green Globes, it provides a transparent framework. The certification helps investors achieve measurable ESG performance while adapting to local regulations and environmental standards across all building lifecycle phases.
A major redevelopment of 75 London Wall is set to begin in the City of London following the appointment of Multiplex as the main contractor. The £250 million contract was awarded by joint venture partners Gamuda Berhad and Castleforge this month. The project will transform the existing site into a £1.2 billion office scheme covering over 450,000sq ft.
Supermarket Income REIT has expanded its UK portfolio by acquiring three well-established grocery sites in Aylesbury, Sale and Frimley for a total of £97.6 million. The deal includes major stores operated by Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, all of which benefit from long-term, inflation-linked leases. This latest move marks the end of a busy year for the trust, which has focused on recycling capital and strengthening its position as a specialist landlord.
JINGDONG Property has increased its UK logistics holdings with the acquisition of a prime site near Leicester. Located in the "Golden Triangle," the deal includes two large warehouses and a development site capable of hosting 678,000 sq ft of new industrial space. This acquisition boosts the firm's total UK footprint to nearly 3.93 million sq ft as it looks to support regional supply chains and economic growth through high-spec, environmentally friendly infrastructure.
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