Investment
Clarion JV Sells Storage Portfolio in Texas, North Carolina for $258M
A partnership composed of Clarion Partners and Private Mini Storage has sold for $258 million a 30-property, 2.4 million-square-foot portfolio of self-storage facilities.
Xinyuan Grabs 4 Land Parcels in China
Xinyuan Real Estate Co. has acquired four land parcels in China via auction and intends to primarily develop apartments.
CBRE Trades 377 KSF Class A Office Building in NJ Suburb
GAF, North America’s largest producer of roofing materials, is moving from its longtime Wayne, N.J., corporate headquarters to a 377,000-square-foot, Class A office building in Parsippany, N.J., in a deal described by CBRE Group Inc. brokers as “one of the largest in the state this year.”
Canada Sells Diplomatic Building in London to Indian Developer for $500M
The Canadian government has sold the iconic Macdonald House in central London to Lodha Group, one of India’s largest real estate developers, for $500M.
Essex Property Enters into Exclusive Negotiations with BRE
Essex Property Trust has made a non-binding proposal to acquire BRE Properties in a negotiated strategic business combination in which each outstanding share of BRE common stock would be exchanged for 0.2971 shares of Essex common stock and $12.33 in cash.
ARCHT to List on National Stock Exchange
American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust will apply to list its common stock on an unspecified national stock exchange (under the symbol HCT).
Chatham Lodging Buys 160-Key Spring Hill Suites in Savannah
Marking its third acquisition this quarter, Chatham Lodging Trust has purchased SpringHill Suites by Marriott Savannah Downtown/Historic District.
DIC Group Sells Office Tower in Frankfurt Financial District for $211M
Leading German commercial real estate investor DIC has sold the MainTor Porta office tower to Union Investment Real Estate GMBH for approximately $211 million.
Lexington Realty Buys $53M Portfolio of Vet Offices
Lexington Realty Trust has bought a pack of 10 clinics operated by BluePearl Veterinary Partners, the nation’s leading 24-hour emergency pet care provider, for $53 million.