Duncan Batty returns to M&G as head of real estate finance
M&G has appointed Duncan Batty as Head of Real Estate Finance, effective 2 November 2026.
Batty will report to Martin Towns, Global Head of M&G...
M Core expands Scottish portfolio with East Kilbride acquisition
Sheet Anchor Evolve, part of M Core, has acquired East Kilbride, a retail and leisure destination in South Lanarkshire, in what marks M Core’s...
UK property funds record strongest inflow since June 2022
UK property funds attracted a net £99m in September, marking their strongest monthly inflow since June 2022 and the second consecutive month of positive...
UK BTR investment surpasses £4bn year to date
More than £900 million was invested in the UK Build to Rent (BTR) sector in the third quarter of 2026, taking investment for the...
Vita Group secures £136.8m financing for Circle Square in Manchester
Maslow Capital has completed a £136.8 million financing facility for Vita Group, secured against the North and East Towers at Circle Square in Manchester.
The...
Rockfield and Ardian acquire majority stake in The Social Hub Berlin
Rockfield and Ardian have acquired a majority stake in The Social Hub Berlin, a hybrid property next to Alexanderplatz that combines student accommodation with...
HSAM Europe exits RoundShield Fund IV with Spanish PBSA sale
HSAM Europe, the European investment platform of Harrison Street Asset Management, has completed the exit of RoundShield Fund IV’s investment and a further realisation...
Europe commercial real estate energy use rises 5% since 2021
Average energy consumption across European buildings increased 5% between 2021 and 2025, despite regulatory measures including the EU Taxonomy, SFDR and CSRD, according to...
Plans submitted for Arada London’s co-living and hotel scheme
Arada London, in collaboration with The Salvation Army UK and Ireland Territory, has submitted planning proposals for PLP Architecture’s designs for 101 Newington Causeway...
Swiss Life AM and Westwind Capital buy Spanish student housing portfolio
Swiss Life Asset Managers has partnered with Westwind Capital to acquire a portfolio of more than 1,400 student housing beds across Madrid, Valencia and...
Duffy Property forms €65m Irish JV with Avenue Capital
Ireland-based Duffy Property Group has announced a €65 million joint venture with Avenue Capital Group to support residential and student accommodation development across Ireland.
The...
DWS agrees to acquire Peakside Capital Advisors
DWS has signed binding agreements to acquire 100% of Peakside Capital Advisors AG, a specialist real estate asset manager focused on value-add and opportunistic...
