GPE Reports Record Leasing Activity and £490m Disposals
GPE announced a record leasing year, driven by unusually strong demand for office space in Central London. The firm’s leasing activity eclipsed previous benchmarks, signaling renewed confidence among tenants despite broader market uncertainty. In parallel, GPE disposed of assets worth £490 million, roughly $627 million, as part of a strategic portfolio reshuffle. The combined leasing surge and disposals highlight a dual focus on growth and balance‑sheet optimisation.
Segro European Logistics Partnership Prices €500m Senior Unsecured Bond
Segro and its PSP Investments joint venture has priced a €500 million senior unsecured bond. The bond, equivalent to roughly $545 million, is aimed at financing the partnership’s European logistics portfolio. The JV’s assets now total €6.8 billion (about $7.4 billion), spanning key markets...
URW Issues €750m Bond Under Green Financing Framework
European commercial real‑estate giant Unibail‑Rodamco‑Westfield (URW) issued a €750 million green bond, equivalent to roughly $818 million, under its sustainability financing framework. The proceeds are dedicated to financing eligible green assets, such as energy‑efficient buildings and renewable‑energy projects within its portfolio. The...
Covivio Acquires Four-Hotel Milan Portfolio for €217m
French real‑estate investor Covivio has completed the acquisition of a four‑hotel portfolio in Milan for €217 million (approximately $234 million). The deal is structured as a sale‑and‑leaseback, allowing the seller to retain hotel operations while providing Covivio with a stable, long‑term income...
HighBrook Recapitalizes Dutch Last-Mile Logistics Portfolio with StepStone
HighBrook Capital Partners has recapitalized a Dutch last‑mile logistics portfolio owned by CityLink. The transaction brings fresh equity alongside StepStone Group, which joins as a co‑investor. The new capital will be used to accelerate CityLink’s expansion across core European urban...
Germany Logistics Investment Market Starts 2026 with €1.4bn Volume – CBRE
CBRE reports Germany's logistics investment market kicked off 2026 with €1.4bn (≈$1.5bn) of transaction volume, marking a rebound after a subdued 2025. Strong occupier demand for modern distribution centres is fueling new builds, acquisitions and joint‑venture projects despite lingering geopolitical...
Data Centre Expansion to Drive European Logistics Demand
Savills’ latest research highlights that the rapid expansion of data centres is already generating measurable demand for logistics real estate in Europe, with early signals coming from Dublin and Houston. The study notes a surge in warehouse inquiries and distribution‑space...
Invel Secures €65m UniCredit Facility for Italian Hybrid Hospitality Growth
Invel has secured a €65 million (approximately $70 million) credit facility from UniCredit to fund its hybrid hospitality expansion in Italy. The financing underpins a joint venture with YellowSquare slated for a 2025 market launch. The loan will be used to develop...
OpenAI Chooses Regent Quarter for First Permanent London Office
OpenAI has signed a long‑term lease for space in Regent Quarter at Jahn Court & Brassworks, establishing its first permanent office in London. The location anchors the company in King’s Cross, a district rapidly becoming a European technology hub. The...
ActivumSG Sells Majority Stake in VanWonen to Dutch Investor Consortium
ActivumSG, a Singapore‑based real estate investment manager, is selling a majority stake in Dutch residential platform VanWonen to a consortium of Dutch investors. The firm originally acquired VanWonen in February 2020, adding the landlord’s roughly 5,000 rental units to its...
Vistry Appoints Adam Daniels as CEO
Vistry Group announced that Adam Daniels will take over as chief executive officer, succeeding the outgoing leadership team. Daniels arrives with a deep portfolio of experience in the UK housing market and a track record of forging strategic partnerships. The...
Custodian Flags High Occupancy, Rental Uplift at Grove Court Portfolio
Custodian, a commercial‑real‑estate data provider, reported that the Grove Court portfolio is sustaining a high occupancy rate after its recent acquisition. The portfolio also saw a notable rental uplift, indicating strong demand in its market segment. Occupancy remains above 95%,...
Sirius Posts Double-Digit Rental Growth, Cites Strong Demand
Sirius, a European commercial‑real‑estate firm, announced double‑digit rental growth in its latest reporting period. The surge reflects robust demand for industrial space tied to rising defence budgets across the continent. The company’s strategy targets assets that serve the defence supply...
Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust Files for IPO
Blackstone has filed for an initial public offering to launch the Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust, a real estate investment trust focused on stabilised, newly built data centres. The filing signals Blackstone’s intent to tap growing investor appetite for digital infrastructure...
Federated Hermes Completes $331m Acquisition of US Real Estate Manager
Asset manager Federated Hermes completed its acquisition of a U.S. real‑estate manager for $331 million, marking a strategic push into the U.S. multifamily market. The target brings roughly $2.5 billion in assets under management, primarily in rental apartments and mixed‑use properties. The...
