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Local authorities hold a broad range of properties and assets, which play a key role in the delivery of services. Having a clear strategy helps to set out the long-term vision and the strategic priorities by which to shape and develop property, assets and operational activity. Over the past year, OCG have supported with the development of a range of property strategies, including an Asset Management Strategy for Lewisham Council, Commercial Property Strategy for London Borough of Camden and FM, Estate Management and Capital Works Strategies for London Borough of Harrow Council. Talk to us if you’re interested to find out more and how we can support you. #projectsinpartnership #strategy #publicsector #projectmanagement

Thriving Investments & Gresham House invest £53mn in 122 homes 🏡💷   This marks the first transaction since Thriving Investments and Gresham House partnered to establish a new #affordablehousing fund management platform at the end of last year. The investment has been made on behalf of the partnership’s shared ownership strategy.   The 122 homes, which represent the strategy’s largest London scheme to date, are scheduled for completion in winter 2026 / 2027 and will be delivered as #sharedownership affordable housing, supported by a grant from the Greater London Authority (GLA) 🏙️   To date the strategy has successfully deployed nearly £200 million, amassing a portfolio of 1,679 affordable homes across England, of which over 1,100 are operational 📈   Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ec6AuPsA Matthew Painter Heather Fleming Ben Fry

📈 JLL Income Property Trust, a private real estate fund under LaSalle Investment Management, recently sold three properties, raising over $125 million to invest in new opportunities. 🏢 The latest sale, Richmond Industrial Park, bought in 2016 for about $77.2 million, generated over a 50% return. According to CEO Allan Swaringen, these sales are part of a long-term plan to reinvest in higher-occupancy, longer-lease properties with lower risks. 🏠 Earlier this month, the fund sold two more properties: the 280-unit Stonemeadow Farms Apartments in Bothell, Washington, for $93 million, and a 28-story apartment building in downtown Chicago for $75.7 million. 🌐 Though focused on residential and industrial properties, the fund is also exploring life sciences and medical facility investments to meet aging population demands. 💸 It’s also considering private real estate loans in the current high-interest environment. 📊 Since 2013, JLL Income Property Trust has sold around $1.1 billion in assets, maintaining flexibility and strength across changing market conditions. 📩 Send us a message and let us know how we can help #RealEstateInvestment #PrivateFund #JLLIncomePropertyTrust #AssetOptimization #PortfolioManagement #LongTermInvestment #IndustrialRealEstate #ModernProperties #RentalIncome #RiskManagement #LifeScienceRealEstate #HealthcareDemand #FloatingRateLoans #MarketCycle #StrategicAdjustments #AssetAllocation

Shawbrook has announced a pause in new applications for its asset finance facilities, effective from 31 January 2025, to focus on product expansion. https://lnkd.in/eFgKvmHK

Essex-based housing association CHP has secured its first private placement in a £150m deal with five investors across the UK and North America to invest in new and existing homes. Michael Lloyd reports https://lnkd.in/e2hEmJpU Newbridge Advisors LLP Devonshires Pinsent Masons JLL M&G plc Lloyds Securities Inc. Nabsecurities, LLC

Forefront Commercial Real Estate, along with an Ares Management Corporation Real Estate fund, has obtained a loan to finance the development of West Worth Commerce Center, a 992,000-square-foot industrial campus in Fort Worth, Texas: https://lnkd.in/er9VqKrz

CBRE has advised St John’s High Income Property Fund on the acquisition of a prime distribution warehouse located at Eurocentral.

CBRE has advised St John’s High Income Property Fund on the acquisition of a prime distribution warehouse located at Eurocentral.

Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., Greycoat Real Estate LLP, & Homes England announce £250m Joint Venture to built over 1,000 homes in the UK.