Economy & Financial

Thomasin Renshaw, known for her work on major regeneration projects in London, joins Greystar to drive its UK development pipeline. She brings extensive experience in public-private partnerships and large-scale urban housing delivery.

KKR and Valor Real Estate Partners have closed their first financing deal, backing a highly occupied logistics portfolio in France’s urban hotspots. The properties, part of a JV with RSF, are fully refurbished and meet high sustainability standards.

With a strong focus on sustainability and urban regeneration, McLaren Property and L&G are bringing 737 new student beds to Manchester’s Oxford Road Corridor. The development enhances the growing research and academic hub around the University of Manchester.

The European Science Park Group (ESPG) has agreed a comprehensive financing package of more than €32 million with Hypo Noe Landesbank für Niederösterreich und Wien AG, thereby securing the long-term financing of a significant part of its portfolio. Hypo Noe Landesbank is one of Austria’s most established lending institutions,...

Garbe has appointed Paul Gibson as Head of International Capital Markets. Based in London, he will lead global investor expansion, strengthen client relationships and support capital raising, underscoring Garbe’s ambition to grow its international presence and product offering.

With tenants including M Markovitz and Vital GRP, Tungsten Properties’ Centurion Park continues to attract regional and national occupiers. Backed by Tristan Capital Partners, the development delivers sustainable, high-spec industrial space with strong transport links.

TSC Real Estate has expanded its senior leadership team. Liana Frank has been appointed Co-Managing Director alongside Berthold Becker, while Maximilian Woiczikowsky has been granted power of attorney. The move supports TSC’s strategic growth in healthcare real estate.

Tikehau Capital has successfully renewed and upsized its Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) from €800 million to €1.15 billion, exceeding the original €1 billion target.

BayernLB, acting as Agent together with BerlinHyp, is refinancing a mixed-use real estate portfolio for NRE Real Estate Group in Amsterdam. The club deal provides €141 million. In addition, BayernLB is granting a bilateral loan of €30 million.

KKR today announced the appointment of Rolf Buch as Executive Advisor. Mr. Buch will support KKR’s investment teams and portfolio companies, helping to identify new investment opportunities in Private Equity, Infrastructure, and Real Estate, as well as strengthening local partnerships.

UK property and development group Henry Boot is restructuring its organisation to support future growth and operational efficiency. As part of a group-wide programme, the company has created a new Chief Operating Officer role, refreshed its Executive Committee and announced several management changes across the business.

CenterSquare Investment Management to announce the appointment of Dean Frankel, Global Head of Real Estate Securities and Robert Holuba, Managing Director of Private Equity Real Estate, as Co-Chief Investment Officers.

CBRE Investment Management has announced a further expansion of the leadership structure within its EMEA Direct Real Estate business. The move underscores the firm’s continued commitment to developing its integrated investor-operator platform and delivering market-leading performance.

KKR has provided approximately €300 million in whole loan financing to EPISO 6, a fund managed by Tristan Capital Partners, to support the acquisition and expansion of the easyHotel platform. The deal secures capital for development and upgrades across Europe.

Knight Frank has elected Rory Penn as its next Senior Partner & Group Chair, effective April 2027. Currently Head of London Residential Sales and Chair of the Global Private Office, Penn will join the Group Executive Board in April 2026 to begin a year-long transition.

Guillaume Allard has been appointed CEO of La Française Real Estate Managers (REM), effective January 1, 2026. He succeeds Philippe Depoux, who is retiring. Allard previously served as Deputy Managing Director and Head of Funds and Finance for REM’s retail business.

Paulo Sarmento will succeed Eric van Leuven as Cushman & Wakefield’s Head of Portugal, effective 1 January 2026, with van Leuven continuing with the firm as an Executive Partner. 

Helaba is providing Invesco Real Estate's European Living Fund with long-term financing of €25 million for the modern „Delta Hagibor“ residential complex in Prague.