09 Jan 2026

COPT Defense Properties has executed a 132,000 square foot build-to-suit lease in San Antonio, marking another addition to its defence-focused development portfolio. The deal has taken the company's total new investments in 2025 to USD 277 million. The facility will be purpose-built to meet tenant requirements, reinforcing the firm's focus on specialised and secure real estate assets. Construction on the project is planned to commence in the third quarter of 2026. The transaction aligns with COPT Defense's long-term strategy of serving defence and technology-driven occupiers.Read more

09 Jan 2026

Vornado Realty Trust has acquired 3 East 54th Street in Manhattan's Plaza District for USD 141 million, as disclosed in a filing during the past week. The site is considered a prime development parcel within one of Midtown's most valuable commercial areas. The acquisition supports Vornado's strategy of concentrating on high-quality, core New York assets with long-term redevelopment potential. The deal comes amid cautious but targeted investment activity in Manhattan, where prime locations continue to attract interest despite broader challenges in the office real estate market.Read more

09 Jan 2026

KMC Properties ASA and BEWI Invest AS have entered into a merger plan under which KMC Properties will acquire all assets of BEWI Invest. Following the transaction, BEWI Invest shareholders are set to own 99.09 percent of the combined company. KMC Properties plans to seek approval for a 6:1 reverse share split as part of the restructuring. The companies have been valued at NOK 32.7 million and NOK 3.55 billion respectively, underscoring BEWI Invest's dominant scale within the merged entity.Read more

09 Jan 2026

COPT Defense Properties has entered into a 110,000 square foot build-to-suit lease at the University of Maryland's Discovery District, with an expected capital investment of about USD 65 million. The project will be a customised facility aligned with the company's focus on defence- and government-oriented office assets. The Discovery District has emerged as a research and innovation hub with strong links to federal agencies. The transaction highlights steady demand for specialised office space backed by long-term, mission-critical users.Read more

09 Jan 2026

Cathay Securities Investment Trust, part of Cathay Financial Holding, plans to raise between TWD 5 billion and TWD 10 billion through a new Japanese REIT fund, with fundraising set for January 19 to January 21. The fund manager remains positive on Japan's real estate sector, citing favourable economic conditions and investor demand. Taiwanese investors were the largest foreign buyers of Japanese property in 2025, reinforcing the strategic focus of the fund. At the upper end, the fundraising could reach around USD 318.5 million.Read more

09 Jan 2026

Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area continued to decline for a third straight month, with prices also moving lower as economic uncertainty kept buyers cautious. Sales fell to their lowest level since mid-year, while the home price index recorded a monthly and annual decline. For the full year, sales dropped sharply even as new listings increased, leading to improved affordability. Lower prices, easing mortgage rates, and recent interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada have helped balance the market, though buyer confidence remains restrained.Read more

08 Jan 2026

Critical Metals Corp has given the green light to begin construction of Arctic-grade facilities in Greenland, advancing its plans to operate in challenging polar conditions. The company also confirmed that its pilot plant is expected to be ready by May 2026, providing a foundation for testing and early-stage processing activities. Greenland's growing importance in critical minerals supply chains has drawn global interest, though Arctic operations demand specialised infrastructure. The construction approval positions Critical Metals to progress cautiously while gathering operational data before considering larger-scale development.Read more

08 Jan 2026

Yuexiu Property Co Ltd has acquired a land parcel in Shanghai's Pudong New Area for RMB 2.56 billion through one of its units. The acquisition, completed earlier this week, adds a prime urban site to the company's land reserves. Pudong continues to be a focus area for developers due to strong infrastructure and sustained housing demand. Yuexiu Property has a track record of investing in tier-one cities, and the latest purchase reflects its measured approach to land acquisitions amid a selective and cautious property market environment.Read more

08 Jan 2026

Capitaland Investment's Capitaland Sea Logistics Fund has committed SGD 260 million to acquire a minority stake in Ally Logistic Property, establishing its first automated logistics facility in Singapore. The facility will use advanced automation to improve inventory management and operational efficiency, supporting the fund's strategy of technology-driven logistics investment. With Singapore facing land limitations and rising labor costs, this investment strengthens the fund's industrial portfolio and addresses growing e-commerce and trade demands. Analysts see this as a timely step in enhancing efficiency and future growth of logistics infrastructure.Read more

08 Jan 2026

EQT AB has completed the acquisition of a 1.6 million square foot logistics portfolio in the United States through its real estate division. The assets are located across key infill markets, highlighting the firm's focus on well-connected urban logistics locations. The move strengthens EQT Real Estate's presence in the U.S. industrial sector, which continues to see sustained demand from e-commerce and supply chain users. Although transaction values were not shared, the acquisition fits into EQT's ongoing strategy of expanding exposure to resilient and demand-driven real estate segments.Read more