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Blackstone’s Asia fund reaches $3bnSEC filings show that Blackstone Real Estate Partners Asia, the firm’s first real estate opportunity fund dedicated to Asia, has now attracted three-quarters of its targeted equity.
- GIC confirms Broadgate acquisition
The Singaporean sovereign wealth fund has acquired 50 percent of the London office complex from Blackstone, its second UK RE deal this year.
- Blackstone makes second Dutch foray
The New York-based firm has invested approximately €165 million in a portfolio of six offices in the Netherlands in a further sign the country is showing promise for investors.
- Blackstone’s Hilton IPO could net $10bn profit
The New York firm put equity of around $6.5 billion into its takeover of Hilton six years ago and its stake could be valued at $15 billion based on the floatation price of the company’s shares.
- And the nominees are…
Polls open today for the 2013 Global PERE Awards. Now is the time for you, our expert readers, to determine which firms and individuals stood out from the crowd this past year.
- Blackstone reaches $3.7bn for Europe fund
The New York firm has added some $.1.7 billion of commitments since holding a first close in September for Blackstone Real Estate Partners (BREP) Europe IV.
- COMMENT: Lend me your niche
In a few short years, Blackstone has become the largest owner of buy-to-rent properties. But the launch of a new lending platform suggests that the longer-term opportunity in the space may be in debt.
- Blackstone launches buy-to-rent lending platform
The New York-based firm has formed a new business to provide mortgages for small- and medium-sized investors in the single-family rental market.
- Winnington spin-out hires Grady for investments
Timothy Grady becomes the first hire for newly-formed Venator Real Estate Capital Partners as it seeks a future beyond the management of the Trophy Property Development fund.
- Former Park Hill exec joins Macquarie
Robert Lester, a veteran of The Blackstone Group, will co-lead the Australian financial services firm’s real estate business in the Americas.