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Blackstone Picks Up Twin Office Buildings in Dublin

lackstone Real Estate Partners Europe IV has increased its presence in Ireland with the acquisition of the Atrium buildings, two premier office structures in Sandyford, in Dublin’s south suburbs.

DECEMBER ISSUE: Property Management–Shrinking Subleases

Post-recession strategies are limiting inventory as office demand rises.

INTERNATIONAL: Heitman Grabs Two M-F Portfolios in Amsterdam

Global real estate investment management firm Heitman L.L.C. has bought two separate apartment portfolios, for the first time in Holland.

Banyan, Oaktree JV Buys Office Portfolio from Parkway Properties

A joint venture between affiliates of Banyan Street Capital and Oaktree Capital Management bought 19 Class A office assets in six states for $237 million from Parkway Properties.

Capri Capital Sells 351-Unit M-F Community in Fort Lee, NJ

The Crest at Fort Lee, a 351-unit apartment community, has been sold by Capri Capital Partners for $120 million to Pantzer Properties.

Gen Office: How Millennials are Shaping Design

Young workers’ tastes and lifestyle preferences are influencing major office projects from coast to coast.

INTERNATIONAL: Hyatt Sells Hotel in Vancouver, Builds New Lodging in Naha

Hyatt Hotels Corp. is selling the 644-key Hyatt Regency Vancouver and plans to develop a new Regency branded hotel in Naha, Japan.

Blackstone Partners on $1.2B Investment Platform for M-U Portfolio in Singapore

Blackstone’s Tactical Opportunities Fund has committed to making a notable investment in Singapore.

C&W’s Purchase of Massey Knakal–Consolidation Trend in Commercial Brokerage

Cushman & Wakefield put the capital markets industry on notice this week with the surprising acquisition of Massey Knakal Realty Services, for a reported $100 million.