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Blueprint: Brookfield adds to UK life sciences, Blackstone closes a long-awaited deal, MetaProp holds a record close

Brookfield builds its exposure to the UK’s Golden Triangle; Blackstone finally nabs a majority stake in Soho China; MetaProp reels in $100 million for third proptech fund; and more in today’s briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.

Blueprint: Henderson Park’s new fund target, PineBridge continues expansion, Colony Capital is no more

Henderson Park sets a higher target for its second opportunity fund; PineBridge makes another firm-level acquisition; Colony Capital rebrands; a big splash in China’s office sales market; and more in today’s briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.

Blueprint: Blackstone two-way data center play, Brookfield’s land grab, Colony Capital’s big exit

Blackstone goes big on data centers with a $10 billion take-private; Brookfield expands its lot banking capabilities; Colony Capital finds a buyer for its legacy assets, and more in today’s briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.

Blueprint: BentallGreenOak ramps up US debt platform; Samsung Life buys into a manager; consolidation comes to European residential

A new hire gives BentallGreenOak a fresh look at US debt; Samsung Life buys a share of Savills; the 2021 edition of the PERE 100, and more in today’s briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.

Blueprint: What Black Creek is really bringing to the table for Ares, KKR’s retail revolution, Savills IM’s pan-Asian debut

The real value Black Creek brings to Ares; KKR’s innovative approach to raising retail capital; Savills Investment Management’s big, new pan-Asian strategy; and more in today’s briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.

Blueprint: Blackstone, Oaktree vie for Australian gaming company; Mitsubishi goes big on data centers; Brookfield finalizes BPY privatization

Blackstone, Oaktree and others place bids for Australia’s biggest casino operator; Mitsubishi aims to be the first Japanese data center investor in the US; Brookfield ups its offer to take its listed platform private; and more in today’s briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.

Blueprint: Bain Capital ratchets up content creation platform; PSP’s billion-dollar bet on UK logistics; Allianz dives into direct lending

Bain Capital goes prime time with its push into content creation; Canada’s PSP goes big on UK logistics; a first for Allianz’s real estate debt platform; and more in today’s briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.

Blueprint: Why bad retail refuses to go away; Brookfield’s $17bn fund launch; CapitaLand’s data center buy in China; A record-setting US hotel sale

Why bad retail refuses to go away; what Brookfield’s $17 billion fundraise target means for private real estate post-covid; CapitaLand’s latest splash in the data center space; and more in today’s briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.

Blueprint: Why Starwood and Blackstone like Fifth Wall’s latest SPAC acquisition; Mapletree mulls another REIT offering; USAA takes full ownership of Square Mile Capital

Why Starwood, Blackstone and other heavy hitters like Fifth Wall’s most recent SPAC acquisition; Mapletree’s latest IPO consideration targets student housing; USAA adds to surging M&A activity; and more in today’s briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.

Blueprint: Extended Stay boards’ defense of $6bn Blackstone, Starwood deal, Mubadala’s entry into Australian logistics, a big GIC departure

Extended Stay America’s boards defend $6 billion Blackstone, Starwood transaction; Mubadala Investment Company breaks into Australian logistics; top female real estate exec to leave GIC; and more in today’s briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.