MetLife Investment Management (MIM) has appointed Andrea Drasites as its new global head of Real Estate and Agricultural Finance, effective 1 October 2026.

Prisma Properties has expanded its holdings in Finland by purchasing three retail properties from Finnish investors for about €16 mln.

Following the passing of its chairman, David Simon, Klépierre’s Supervisory Board has unanimously appointed Stanley Shashoua as his successor.

Global investor H.I.G. Capital has announced that Brian Schwartz, a long-time leader and co-president, has been promoted to CEO. 

Nordic fund manager Areim has expanded its holdings in Norrköping, Sweden, by purchasing six light industrial properties totalling around 35,000 m2. 

Ares Management Corporation has raised a total of $5.4 bn (€5.0 bn) across two funds to pursue value-add real estate investments in the U.S. and Europe.

Macquarie Asset Management, acting on behalf of its institutional clients, has provided a £100 mln (€117m) debt financing package to non-profit housing association Places for People.

Belgian property developer Nextensa has received the urban planning permit for its Lake Side project, signalling the final stage of the sustainable urban transformation of the Tour & Taxis site in Brussels.

After a relatively strong start to the year, the UK's prime property markets are now facing renewed caution, according to Savills.

The Dutch logistics real estate market is expected to stabilise by 2026 after a decade of significant growth.

The latest EMEA Office Fit-Out Cost Guide 2026 from Cushman & Wakefield indicates that the market is finding its footing despite persistent regional conflicts and trade tariffs.

The global luxury group Kering has announced the immediate execution of a transaction agreement with Al-Mirqab Group concerning its landmark property at Via Monte Napoleone 8 in Milan.

The German residential investment market began 2026 with a transaction volume of €2.1bn, according to data from Lübke Kelber.

Greenridge Investment Management has confirmed the disposal of the purpose-built Waitrose & John Lewis at Home site located at Futura Park, Ipswich, UK.

Global real assets investment manager Patrizia has named Steffen Hartmann as the new head of Fund Management Real Estate Core Commercial.

Building on announcements from late 2025 and early 2026, Accor and Blackstone have formally signed a MoU for the sale of Accor’s 30.56% interest in Essendi (formerly known as AccorInvest).

Switzerland’s Baloise Asset Management has announced plans for a capital increase of CHF 150 mln (€162.9 mln) for the Baloise Swiss Property Fund.

Derwent London has agreed to sell Horseferry House, the building that houses Burberry's global headquarters, for £131.8 mln (€154.9 mln) to an international investor.

The Great Ropemaker Partnership (GRP), a joint venture managed by Great Portland Estates (GPE), has finalised the sale of its leasehold interest in 103/113 Regent Street, London W1.

M&G Real Estate has expanded its European logistics portfolio by acquiring two prime logistics properties in Tilburg, Waalwijk, the Netherlands, for its M&G European Property Fund.

The latest German Real Estate Index (GREIX) reveals that by 2025, residential real estate prices in Germany's major cities are seeing a widening gap between city centres and their outskirts.

The new CEO of NEPI Rockcastle, Marek Noetzel, has finalised his Executive Committee by appointing Anca Nacu as CIO and promoting Justyna Bartosz to Group leading director.

Quantum has announced the acquisition of the "Super Seven" portfolio, consisting of seven residential properties with over 530 units, located in prime areas across six major German cities.

According to Savills, the circular reuse of materials in major cities like London, Amsterdam, and Paris is improving, leading to a reduction in the embodied carbon of office redevelopments.

UK-based Home REIT has completed the sale of 706 residential properties to Patron Capital for £123 mln (€144 mln).

European property developer Covivio and U.S. asset manager Blue Owl Capital have set up a joint venture that owns the three Thales sites in Vélizy-Meudon, a major innovation hub in Paris-Saclay.

Finnish residential real estate company Lumo Homes (formerly Kojamo) has finalised the acquisition of 4,761 apartments from Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company.

Spanish residential developer Neinor Homes and Stoneshield Capital have formed a €150 mln joint venture to develop a luxury residential project in Marbella.

Chancerygate and Bridges Fund Management have finished construction on Airport Trade Park, a €40 mln, 11,172 m2 Grade A urban logistics development near Dublin Airport. Three of the units have already been pre-let.

Contrary to earlier predictions of decline due to hybrid working, office tower submarkets across Europe are experiencing a strong resurgence.

ICG Real Estate (ICGRE), the real estate arm of alternative asset manager ICG, has closed its second Opportunistic Real Estate fund, ICG Metropolitan Fund II, at €1.4 bn.

Invesco Real Estate, in partnership with logistics specialist Propel, has secured a 24,000 m2 plot in Moosburg, north of Munich Airport.

London remains the world's top destination for foreign direct investment, according to a new report from the London Property Alliance (LPA), which represents major property developers and investors.

European last-mile real estate company Valor Real Estate Partners has announced nine promotions, including four in senior positions. 

Belgian logistics specialist WDP has gained full control of its Luxembourg operations, WDP Luxembourg, by completing an asset swap with the Luxembourg State.

Urban Partners, through its NSF V fund, has acquired a substantial portfolio of modern logistics properties from DSV Road and DSV Contract Logistics in Finland.