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ArisUnitern Joins Essem 18 to Boost Real Estate

ArisUnitern has announced a strategic partnership with real estate developer Essem 18 to offer comprehensive development management services. This collaboration aims to bolster Essem 18's expansive portfolio of real estate projects with a focus on securing last-mile financing and enhancing sales and marketing efforts.

In the initial phase of the partnership, ArisUnitern will support Essem 18's 18-acre plotted development project in Shettigere, Bengaluru. This effort will include securing Rs 400 million in working capital to ensure the project's expedited completion.

This collabor..

India's Office Sector Booms as REITs Expand Fast

India's office real estate sector is experiencing robust growth, driven by increased demand and strategic acquisitions by real estate investment trusts (REITs). Embassy Office Parks REIT, Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, and Mindspace Business Parks REIT collectively hold about 100 million square feet (MSF) of office space, representing approximately 12.5% of India?s total office stock. Their combined market capitalization stands at $8 billion.

When Embassy Office Parks REIT launched in 2019, it managed just over 24 msf. Over the past five years, the REIT expanded its completed a..

Brookfield India Real Estate Trust will acquire a 50% stake

50% of the four Grade A assets from Bharti Enterprises (Bharti) will be acquired by Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (BIRET) as per an agreement between the two. The 3.3 million square feet of commercial real estate included in the deal have an enterprise value of about Rs 60,000 million. The whole equity payment for the 50% interest would be satisfied by giving Bharti first dibs on BIRET units, which are valued at Rs 300 each. After that, Bharti will retain an 8.53% ownership position in BIRET, making it the second-largest unitholder.

The portfolio of properties consists of the op..

Brookfield India REIT to Acquire Bharti's Stake in Realty JV

Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (BIRET) is set to acquire nearly 50% stake in a real estate joint venture with Bharti Enterprises. This joint venture, Rostrum Realty Private Limited, includes properties across Delhi-NCR. The transaction is valued at approximately ?6,000 crores. Last year, Brookfield Asset Management already acquired a similar stake in four Bharti commercial properties.

With this acquisition, Brookfield?s REIT in India and Brookfield Asset Management will collectively control Rostrum Realty. This move is part of Brookfield's strategy to expand its real estate portfoli..

DLF Ventures into Mumbai, Goa with Luxury Homes This Year

DLF, India's leading real estate developer, is set to enter the luxury housing markets of Mumbai and Goa by the end of this financial year. The company plans to introduce high-end residential projects, marking its first significant ventures in these regions.

In Mumbai, DLF will launch a premium condominium project in Andheri, featuring luxury apartments priced between ?6 crore and ?8 crore. This development signifies DLF's re-entry into Mumbai's real estate market after a long hiatus. The project aims to cater to the burgeoning demand for luxury homes in India's financial capital.