Blackstone close to £700m deal for commercial landlord Industrials REIT April 3, 2023 US private equity giant Blackstone is close to a £700m take-private deal with London-listed landlord Industrials REIT as it ramps up its bargain-hunt on UK property firms.
Home REIT: Embattled social housing investor looks to offload properties and ‘stabilise’ portfolio April 5, 2023 Scandal stricken social housing investor Home REIT said it is looking to offload some properties today as it scrambles to raise cash and “stabilise” its portfolio ahead of the appointment of a new investment adviser. In a statement this morning, bosses said the former FTSE 250 firm “continues to explore all available options” as it [...]
Home REIT receives takeover approach as it confirms rent collapse and ‘wrongdoing’ investigation February 16, 2023 Home REIT revealed it is the subject of a potential takeover bid this morning as it confirmed its rental collection had collapsed and swathes of its property portfolio were in need of refurbishment. In a statement, the troubled social housing investor said it had received an unsolicited approach from London-based investment firm Bluestar regarding a [...]
Home REIT extends takeover deadline as lawyers accuse firm of trying to ‘bypass accountability’ March 16, 2023 Beleaguered social housing investor Home REIT said it would extend the ‘put-up or shut-up’ deadline for a takeover this morning as discussions with potential suitor Bluestar “remain ongoing”.
Exclusive: Home REIT investors push for sweeping tenant clear-out in rescue plan March 17, 2023 Home REIT investors are pushing for a clear-out of its tenant base as part of rescue plans drawn up by the firm vying to become its new investment manager, City A.M. has learned.
Abrdn Property Income chair blasts ‘misleading’ comments in bidding war March 21, 2024 Urban Logistics REIT has backed down from its bidding war over Abrdn Property Income trust after failing to make a formal offer for the real estate investment trust. Less than an hour before the 5pm deadline yesterday set out by the UK takeover code, the trust announced that it would not be proceeding with an [...]
Regional REIT weighs options as £50m bond deadline approaches March 12, 2024 The real estate investment trust has £50m in retail bonds set to mature in August, but fears that it is strapped for cash to pay them off have been rampant for months.
Home REIT shares tank after attack from notorious short-seller November 24, 2022 Shares in property investor Home REIT tanked nearly 25 per cent yesterday after it came under siege from notorious short seller Viceroy Research over the quality of tenants in its property portfolio.
Home REIT’s former investment adviser plunges on Nasdaq debut January 5, 2023 The investment adviser behind Home REIT plunged after listing on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday despite its move to quietly dump the division responsible for the troubled property firm in recent days.
Bruised Home REIT suspends shares after accusations and delayed accounts January 3, 2023 Beleaguered property investor Home REIT announced it would suspend trading on the London Stock Exchange today after being rocked by a slew of accusations over the quality of its tenants and the sustainability of its business model. The housing firm, which buys up properties and leases them to charities for those without permanent addresses, has [...]