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Starlight acquires 3 U.K. housing developments: $900M

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Starlight acquires 3 U.K. housing developments: $900M

Starlight Investments has acquired three rental communities under development in the U.K. for over $900 million. The projects comprise 1,541 apartments, expanding Starlight's interest in the European residential market.

KingSett halts distributions and redemptions on $1.9B fund

KingSett Capital, one of the country’s most experienced commercial real estate investors, has halted redemptions and distributions from its flagship Canadian fund as it navigates persistent industry woes. The freeze echoes similar moves by other large private real estate investors.

Calgary's First Canadian Centre office tower sold to Armco

UPDATED WITH QUOTES, MARKET INSIGHTS: Armco Capital has made its third acquisition of a major downtown Calgary office property, adding the 540,000-sq.-ft., class-A First Canadian Centre to its rapidly expanding portfolio in the city.

Former prime minister Stephen Harper to chair AIMCo board

The Alberta government appointed former prime minister Stephen Harper chairman of the board of the $169B public-sector pension fund manager Alberta Investment Management Corp., and added the province's deputy finance minister as a permanent director.

Shovel ready Port Credit development site for sale

BTG Realty Advisors Inc. has listed for sale 128 Lakeshore Road East, a prime shovel-ready development site prominently located in the heart of the affluent and picturesque Port Credit neighbourhood in Mississauga.

Sponsored by: BTG Realty Advisors Inc.

A new breed of property barons could ease housing crisis

Individuals and corporations which bought real estate years ago are now either selling the property for huge sums to a developer, or looking to develop it themselves as the clamour for somewhere to live grows louder in major cities.

Developer Thind 'misappropriated' millions, lenders allege

A major Metro Vancouver real estate developer has been accused in court by a mortgage lender of having “misappropriated” millions of dollars, including tax money that allegedly should have gone to the Canada Revenue Agency.

Booze giant pauses plans for $245M Ontario whisky distillery

An international company that announced plans two years ago for a $245-million whisky distillery in St. Clair Township has told municipal officials the project has been paused. Diageo initially said the site would make Crown Royal by 2025.

Fastfrate opens new $55M facility in Winnipeg's CentrePort

Fastfrate Group has announced the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art facility on 25 acres in Rosser, Man. Fastfrate Group's new location is strategically located within the CentrePort Canada Rail Park, currently in development by Focus Equities Inc.

Alignvest REIT vote overwhelmingly backs Forum acquisition

Alignvest Student Housing REIT unitholders have overwhelmingly approved the acquisition of the REIT by Forum Real Estate Income and Impact Fund (REIIF), with over 99 per cent of the votes cast voting in favour.

Vaughan 'dramatically' drops development charge rates

On Tuesday, Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca and members of council approved substantial reductions in development charge rates in the name of encouraging development and building more homes for their growing population.

Montreal limits non-residential property tax rise

Montreal business groups are praising the City of Montreal’s decision to limit non-residential property tax increases to an average of 1.9 per cent next year, but say they have concerns about rising spending.

Metro to open a dozen discount stores in 2025

Retailer Metro Inc. said it plans to open a dozen new discount stores in fiscal 2025. The company — whose banners include grocery chain Metro, discount supermarkets Super C and Food Basics, and pharmacy Jean Coutu — shared its plans Wednesday.

Fashion retailer Groupe Dynamite seals $300 million IPO

Montreal-based fast-fashion retailer Groupe Dynamite Inc. started trading in Toronto on Thursday after sewing up a $300 million initial public offering that will cement its largest shareholder’s status as a billionaire.

CPP Investments JV to build data centres in South Korea

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has signed a joint venture deal with Pacific Asset Management Co. to develop data centres in South Korea. CPP Investments committed $285 million to the $1-billion joint venture.

Savanna buys 799 Broadway for $255M, slightly less than building's debt

An office investor grappling with distress in pockets of its portfolio dropped a quarter-billion dollars to take advantage of someone else's. Savanna paid $255M to acquire the 799 Broadway office building, which it called a “deeply discounted price.” 

Moody’s downgrades Blackstone Mortgage Trust on office concerns

Moody’s Ratings has cut Blackstone Mortgage Trust's corporate credit rating, largely due to analysts’ concerns with the mortgage REIT’s office portfolio. Moody’s downgraded the corporate family rating and its ratings for senior secured notes and senior secured bank credit facilities.

EQT Exeter expands in California with $202M industrial buy

EQT Exeter has purchased two industrial assets totalling roughly 1.3 million square feet in American Canyon, Calif. DWS sold the properties for US$202 million, according to The Registry. JLL represented the seller.

Carson Block sees trouble for apartment complexes in Sun Belt

Apartment complexes will be the next major source of problems in the commercial real estate market after offices were hit hard in recent years, according to short seller Carson Block of Muddy Waters Capital.

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