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    Patrizia buys BrickVest

    London-based BrickVest allows both institutional and private investors to invest in real estate deals from various vetted “sponsors”. It will retain its independence as part of the deal, Patrizia chief executive Wolfgang Egger said. Patrizia did not disclose the financial terms of the deal. The platform had the potential to “become the go-to global and […] More

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    BoKlok UK buys first three development sites

    The joint venture between Skanska and Ikea, which launched in the UK last year, has bought sites in Worthing, Bristol and Peacehaven for its first three schemes. Subject to planning permission, the developments will provide a combined 400 homes. The majority of the homes will be for market sale however a portion will be sold […] More

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    GSA buys €400m Irish student portfolio

    The group has bought five buildings, which contain a combined 1,971 beds, in the city from its joint venture partner Harrison Street. The portfolio, which comprises buildings (Ardcairn House, Kavanagh Court, New Mill, The Tannery, and Broadstone Hall), has an average occupancy rate of 97%. GSA will continue to manage the assets and plans to […] More

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    Helsby joins Get Living

    In his new role, Helby‘s responsibilities will include providing strategic advice and support for Get Living as it continues to pursue its growth plans.  Helsby spent 40 yeas at Savills, 11 years of which were spent as chief executive, prior to his retirement last year.  The joint venture partnership behind Get Living comprises the following […] More

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    L&G acquires Manchester BTR tower

    The acquisition has been made on behalf of its two largest balance funds, the UK Property Fund and the Management Fund. The tower comprises 276 luxury apartments, ranging from one, two and three bedrooms across 37 storeys. The tower’s amenities include a two-storey gym, a 20m swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, fitness studios […] More

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    NAV dips at ReSI

    NAV at the group, which invests in affordable shared ownership, retirement and Local Authority housing, fell to 107.7p a share at the end of December, compared to 108.6p on 30 September. ReSI’s portfolio value stood at £260.3m, down £500,000, as the VAT resulted in increased service charges payable by Resi during the quarter. The group […] More

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    Downing submits plans for 2,224 co-living scheme in Manchester

    The proposed 2,224 bedroom scheme will be built across multiple buildings including a 45-storey tower on plot 11 of First Street, which Downing bought from Patrizia last year for around £18m. The design by Manchester favourites SimpsonHaugh also features 44,000 sq ft of amenity space. The plans include 11 different types of accommodation, ranging from […] More