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Developed in 2021 by Lafayette, the SHOW office building comprises approx. 8,961 square metres of lettable space spread over 6 floors, including 2 underground parking levels with a total of 104 parking spaces. Thanks to its contemporary L-shaped design, the property blends in with the modern architecture of the neighbourhood. Outside, the building is surrounded by elaborately designed outdoor facilities and a green inner courtyard. The building features numerous ecological measures, such as energy-efficient triple-glazed windows, LED lighting, integrated sun...

Realterm , an independent global investment manager focused on the transportation industry, today announced it has acquired two logistics facilities in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Europe’s largest seaport. The first property, Schuttevaerweg 96, is a 5,750-square-meter strategic final mile logistics facility featuring 4,700 square meters of logistics space. Its efficient design boasts an industry leading door ratio of 1:150 square meters complemented by a secure, fully fenced parking area. The property’s dual-purpose layout offers a 2,109-square-meter “cross dock” area and a 1,084-square-meter...

Principal Asset Management has sold an office building in the west of Paris to the insurer BNP Paribas Cardif . The building, located at 19-21 rue Dumont d’Urville and 18-20 rue la Perouse in the 16th arrondissement was sold by Principal Asset Management on behalf of Principal European Office Fund. Completed in 1998, it totals 3,140 square metres over ground and six upper floors and is let to Europa Group. The double-height entrance hall and circular, 500 square metres floorplates...

Valor Real Estate Partners and QuadReal Property’s European logistics investment partnership has acquired a newly developed logistics asset in the Netherlands from Van Dijk Groep. Financial details were not disclosed. The 6,000 square metres property in Hoofddorp, completed in the third quarter of 2024, is fully leased to Kerry Logistics for a seven-year term. Source: realassets.ipe.com on the 28th of January 2025 https://realassets.ipe.com/news/valor-and-quadreal-european-logistics-partnership-adds-dutch-asset/10128457.article

ICG Real Estate (“ICGRE”), the real estate division of global alternative asset manager, ICG, has provided a £63 million loan to a joint venture vehicle established between Elysian Residences and Senior Living Investment Partners (“SLIP”) to fund a new retirement scheme. SLIP is the partnership between Pension Insurance Corporation plc (“PIC”), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension schemes, and real estate lender and investor, Octopus Real Estate. This facility will fund the acquisition and development of a new 100-unit...

Greystar has announced the acquisition of two purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) assets, “The Neighbourhood,” located in Cardiff and Exeter. The €71.4 million deal adds 400 high-quality student beds to Greystar’s growing UK portfolio, with 240 beds in Cardiff and 160 in Exeter. This acquisition brings Greystar’s UK PBSA portfolio to over 35,000 beds, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of professionally managed student housing. Both properties, developed by Ethos Property , will now operate under Greystar’s Canvas brand, which...

EQT is pleased to announce that the EQT Exeter Logistics Value Fund IV (“EQT Real Estate”) has entered into an agreement to acquire a best-in-class logistics assemblage strategically located in the key Northern Italian submarkets of Milan and Verona, for approximately € 230 million. The assets will be acquired via an Italian REIF structure managed by Kryalos SGR S.p.A. The assets offer proximate access to core distribution locations via key motorways, including the A1, A4 and A22, reaching major population...

Invel Real Estate, a leading player in the real estate private equity market, has formed a strategic partnership with YellowSquare, the pioneering Italian operator in hybrid hospitality with existing properties in Rome, Milan and Florence. Together, the joint venture is aiming to invest €200 million in acquiring, developing, and managing properties across Italy and other key cities in Southern Europe, with a target of managing over 5,000 beds. The partnership combines Invel’s extensive expertise in real estate investment and asset...

Global Student Accommodation (GSA) has appointed Linda Delmedico as Regional Development Manager in Italy. Linda is GSA’s first employee in the country, marking a significant milestone in the company’s European growth strategy. Linda will lead GSA’s initiatives in Italy, focusing on its pipeline of development opportunities in key educational cities such as Milan, where the business recently acquired the Trentacoste development site , Rome and Florence. She will leverage her extensive hospitality and student development experience to deliver state-of-the-art facilities...