Residential

BlueRock Group continues its value-add residential strategy in Berlin with the acquisition of two historic buildings in Neukölln. The assets comprise a total of 56 residential units and seven shop units. Following the deal, MB Advisors will take over active asset management.

Luwin Real Estate has acquired 114 residential units in Berlin-Neukölln for an existing mandate of an international institutional investor. The seller is Catella Investment Management GmbH. The closing of the transaction took place on December 30, 2025.

Skanska is set to transform the former site of St. Erik’s Eye Hospital in central Stockholm into a new mixed-use neighborhood. The SEK 1.3 billion investment includes apartments, offices, retail and green public spaces in the heart of Kungsholmen.

Swedish developers K-Fastigheter and ByggVesta have entered into a joint venture to construct approximately 500 new rental apartments in Stockholm and Malmö. The collaboration combines industrialized building systems with urban development expertise, with construction expected to begin in Q1 2027.

145 affordable homes are being built at Three Oaks in Newport, including 87 for social rent and 58 for Shared Ownership. All social homes will be allocated to Island households via a local lettings plan. The scheme reflects strong demand and a new benchmark in sustainable, locally tailored housing delivery.

The Fond Českého Bydlení Czech residential fund is expanding into the German rental housing market by acquiring 198 apartments in Saxony and Bavaria. Germany now accounts for over 22% of the fund’s portfolio, marking a key step towards its broader European ambitions. As a result of these transactions, the fund has approached ...

BlueRock Group completed residential and office property transactions worth €50 million in 2025. This brought its assets under management to around €650 million. The focus was on residential investments in Berlin, targeted refinancing and selective office investments with a core strategy in the top seven cities.

Aviva Investors is expanding its build-to-rent footprint in Spain with a new residential scheme in Paterna, Valencia, managed by Propia—the REOC it co-founded with developer Layetana Living. The 11-storey building will deliver 120 energy-efficient apartments and includes extensive amenities for residents. The move marks Aviva...

Patrizia’s Kinland has acquired 49 preschool and care units across Sweden and Finland, expanding its Nordic portfolio to 421 assets. With this €170 million programme, Kinland more than doubles its Swedish footprint and reinforces its role as a key investor in demographically resilient, government-backed social infrastructure....

Sentinel Real Estate is entering the UK living sector with the appointment of Ben Sanderson as Managing Director. From Sentinel’s new London office, the experienced industry leader will build a fully integrated platform focused on BTR, PBSA, single-family housing and senior living.

A fully occupied medical centre with approximately 2,900 sqm of rental space has been acquired by the Kingstone Living & Care I fund in Bad Säckingen. Situated next to the city’s train and bus stations, the SECONIA property features almost 90 percent healthcare tenants, offering a stable, socially sustainable asset in a strat...

A bold new chapter begins at Joseph’s Well in Leeds: Pullans has received full planning approval for a 14-storey purpose-built student accommodation scheme—the largest single investment in the company’s 140-year history. McLaren Construction Yorkshire and North East has been appointed as main contractor for the landmark proje...

Principal Asset Management has acquired 196 residential units across two major schemes in Earlsfield and Clapham, investing over £100 million on behalf of a separate account client. The deals include forward funding at King George’s Gate and a completed block at Clapham Park.

aik has acquired a portfolio of apartment buildings for one of its mutual funds. The residential complex consists of four apartment buildings with a total of 25 residential units and one commercial unit. The residential units range in size from 61 to 186 m², while the commercial unit, which is leased to a physiotherapy practi...

On behalf of the M&G European Property Fund, M&G has acquired a BTR project in Madrid and a new living asset in Barcelona for €239 million. The schemes will deliver nearly 1,000 units, including regulated rentals in Valdebebas and flexible accommodation in one of Europe’s top student cities. Both projects meet high ESG standa...

Residential investment platform Bricklane has added 340 homes to its UK single-family rental portfolio through £110 million in acquisitions. The homes, acquired from national and regional housebuilders, are EPC A or B rated and located in areas with strong rental demand.

A 70-metre residential tower with 150 modular units is being added to Catella’s CER portfolio. Located in Zoetermeer, near The Hague, the Sea Tower will offer 6,600 sqm of rental space and aims for A++ energy certification. Completion is scheduled for November 2026. The transaction was executed on behalf of the open-ended pub...

Skanska has secured a €60 million construction contract from HOK-Elanto for a major hybrid development in Espoo. Anchored by a Prisma hypermarket, the scheme also includes smaller retail spaces and two residential buildings with 105 apartments. Completion is targeted for 2028.