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Schroders launches private REIT targeting UK self-storage

The firm is considering internalizing the management of the platform to capture enterprise value for its investors, according to global head of real estate Nick Montgomery.

GreenPoint raises $1bn for debut real assets fund

The New York-based manager, focused on the intersection of real estate and infrastructure, received investor commitments from both sleeves.

Morgan Stanley goes local with a $900m bet on Japan

The PERE Podcast spotlights the country’s continued emergence as a hot destination for institutional real estate capital, both domestic and international.

Wentworth hits A$350m hard-cap for first flagship Australian fund

The Sydney-headquartered manager beat a A$250m target for its first fund and has already deployed 50% of the capital raised.

Greykite’s debut fundraise reaches $1.4bn at second close

The vehicle is on track to be one of the largest Europe-focused first-time real estate funds upon final close, which is expected by mid-2026.

UK’s Border to Coast backs first US value-add fund

The LGPS pool has pledged $90m to a fund managed by Heitman as it continues to build out its global real estate portfolio.

Värde raises €450m continuation fund to back Spanish developer

Investors in the fund include US asset manager Cross Ocean Partners and indirect real estate funds managed by CBRE Investment Management.

L&G and Federated Hermes’ fund merger reflects ‘evolved’ market

The combination of two UK property funds will create a £4.7bn platform amid shifting preferences from domestic pension schemes.

HighBrook seeks capital for maiden data center strategy

The manager is raising a dedicated vehicle in the sector, alongside separate US- and Europe-focused flagship funds for the first time.

Carlyle raises $9bn for largest property fund yet

The Washington, DC-based manager closed its latest opportunistic fund above its $8bn target within a shorter-than-average timeframe.