Aware Super Expands Global Reach with London Office Focusing on Property and Infrastructure Sep 29, 2023 Australia’s third-largest superannuation fund, Aware Super, is set to bolster its international investment strategy with the establishment of a new office in London. Slated for completion by the end of 2023, this strategic move aims to tap into lucrative opportunities in international property, infrastructure, and private equity sectors. Damien Webb, deputy chief investment officer and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
EPIC Shareholders Greenlight £200m Portfolio Sale to Realty Income Subsidiary Sep 29, 2023 In a decisive move, shareholders of the Ediston Property Investment Company (EPIC) have given their nod to the sale of the company’s entire property portfolio. The deal, valued at approximately £200.8m before deductions estimated at £4m, will see the portfolio transferred to a subsidiary of the S&P 500 member, Realty Income. The approval, which took […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
New Health and Fitness Club Acquired by South Yorkshire Pensions Authority Sep 29, 2023 In a recent development, the South Yorkshire Pensions Authority (SYPA) has acquired the newly established David Lloyd health and fitness club located in Rugby. The exact financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed. The acquisition was facilitated under the guidance of abrdn and with consultation from Savills. James McLean, the fund manager of SYPA, expressed […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Blue Shield Capital and Seaford Finance Seal £11.59m Deal for UK Residential Properties Sep 29, 2023 Blue Shield Capital, in collaboration with Seaford Finance, has successfully finalized a bridging facility worth £11.59m. This facility was secured for a borrower with expertise in the UK residential real estate sector. The 12-month bridging loan, which was settled at a loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 66.7%, facilitated the acquisition of three residential properties. These properties […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Landsec’s Central London business continues to see strong customer demand Sep 29, 2023 Landsec will host a Capital Markets Event for analysts and investors this afternoon at its London office developments, Lucent at Piccadilly Circus and n2 in Victoria, which completed earlier this summer. This will include an update focused on the operational performance of its Central London business. Since the end of March, customer demand for Landsec’s […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Midlands Engine secures pavilion partnership with UKREiiF to showcase region’s exceptional investment opportunities Sep 29, 2023 The Midlands Engine Partnership has announced continued involvement with the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). The UKREiiF event is in partnership with Pagabo, and is set to take place between 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds. The Midlands Engine is a pan-regional partnership which acts as a focal point and unifying force to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
PIC announces record first half Sep 29, 2023 Pension Insurance Corporation Group Limited, ultimate parent company of Pension Insurance Corporation plc (“PIC”), the specialist insurer of UK defined benefit pension schemes, today presents its results for the six months to 30 June 2023. Tracy Blackwell, Chief Executive Officer of PIC, said: “I am pleased to report that PIC had an excellent first half […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
PineBridge Benson Elliot secures £300m financing to support growth of UK single family rental strategy Sep 29, 2023 PineBridge Benson Elliot, the UK-based pan-European real estate fund manager, has secured £300 million of new debt facilities to finance its acquisition of 34 sites (totalling c. 2,600 units) as part of its UK single family rental aggregation strategy run, targeting in excess of 5,000 units, through Sigma Capital Group (‘Sigma’) (a subsidiary of its […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Four Cities Shortlisted to Host UKREiiF 2025-2027 Sep 29, 2023 After much speculation over the past two years since the inaugural UKREiiF 2022 event, it has been confirmed that the event organisers are on the market for a potential new city to host the event for 2025, 2026 and 2027. UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum) drew 7,500 official delegates and 2,000 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
McGuireWoods Confirms UKREiiF 2024 Partnership Sep 29, 2023 McGuireWoods London has confirmed its involvement with the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). The UKREiiF event is in partnership with Pagabo, and will take place between 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds. Leading law firm, McGuireWoods LLP provides legal solutions to corporate, individual, and nonprofit clients worldwide. McGuireWoods London operates in affiliation with […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
