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<h2>Singapore</h2><h3>The Ascott Limited to acquire two properties in France and Vietnam for S$210m through its private fund</h3><ul><li>The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has entered into two agreements to acquire two properties in Paris, France and Hanoi, Vietnam for about S$210m. The acquisition of the two properties through the Ascott Serviced Residence Global Fund (ASRGF), Ascott’s private equity fund with Qatar Investment Authority, will boost Ascott’s total fund assets under management (FUM) to about S$8bn. Both properties will be acquired on a turnkey basis and are expected to open in 2024</li><li>The acquisition in Paris is a freehold asset which will be refurbished to introduce Ascott’s first Co-living property in Europe under the lyf brand. Named livelyfhere Gambetta Paris, the 139-unit Co-living property is located in a vibrant district in the 20th arrondissement, near galleries, cinemas, trendy cafés and restaurants, street art and music venues. With this addition, Ascott has a total of 16 lyf properties with more than 3,100 units across 13 cities and nine countries in Asia Pacific and Europe. The acquisition of livelyfhere Gambetta Paris, Ascott’s first lyf property in Europe, follows the recent opening of Ascott’s first lyf property in Japan, lyf Tenjin Fukuoka. Five more lyf properties in Singapore and China are set to open in 2021. With this addition, Ascott will have over 3,500 units in 34 properties across 13 cities in France</li><li>The acquisition in Hanoi is the 364-unit Somerset Metropolitan West Hanoi. It is located in Hanoi’s new CBD, close to several government agencies as well as local and international corporations. Somerset Metropolitan West Hanoi is a 10-minute drive to the Vietnam National Convention Centre, the largest convention centre in Vietnam and the Noi Bai International Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Somerset Metropolitan West Hanoi will increase Ascott’s portfolio to over 7,600 units across 31 properties in 10 cities for Vietnam</li><li>With the acquisition of livelyfhere Gambetta Paris and Somerset Metropolitan West Hanoi, there will be eight properties with close to 1,700 units held under the ASRGF. The fund has five operational properties, Ascott Sudirman Jakarta, Citadines Islington London, La Clef ChampsÉlysées Paris, lyf Funan Singapore, and Quest NewQuay Docklands Melbourne. Citadines Walker North Sydney is slated to open in 2022. </li></ul>

SingaporeThe Ascott Limited to acquire two properties in France and Vietnam for S$210m through its private fundThe Ascott Limited (Ascott) has entered into two agreements to acquire two properties in Paris, France and Hanoi, Vietnam for about S$210m. The acquisition of the two properties through the Ascott Serviced Residence Global Fund (ASRGF), Ascott’s private equity fund with Qatar Investment Authority, will boost Ascott’s total fund assets under management (FUM) to about S$8bn. Both properties will be acquired on a turnkey basis and are expected to open in 2024The acquisition in Paris is a freehold asset which will be refurbished to introduce Ascott’s first Co-living property in Europe under the lyf brand. Named livelyfhere Gambetta Paris, the 139-unit Co-living property is located in a vibrant district in the 20th arrondissement, near galleries, cinemas, trendy cafés and restaurants, street art and music venues. With this addition, Ascott has a total of 16 lyf properties with more than 3,100 units across 13 cities and nine countries in Asia Pacific and Europe. The acquisition of livelyfhere Gambetta Paris, Ascott’s first lyf property in Europe, follows the recent opening of Ascott’s first lyf property in Japan, lyf Tenjin Fukuoka. Five more lyf properties in Singapore and China are set to open in 2021. With this addition, Ascott will have over 3,500 units in 34 properties across 13 cities in FranceThe acquisition in Hanoi is the 364-unit Somerset Metropolitan West Hanoi. It is located in Hanoi’s new CBD, close to several government agencies as well as local and international corporations. Somerset Metropolitan West Hanoi is a 10-minute drive to the Vietnam National Convention Centre, the largest convention centre in Vietnam and the Noi Bai International Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Somerset Metropolitan West Hanoi will increase Ascott’s portfolio to over 7,600 units across 31 properties in 10 cities for VietnamWith the acquisition of livelyfhere Gambetta Paris and Somerset Metropolitan West Hanoi, there will be eight properties with close to 1,700 units held under the ASRGF. The fund has five operational properties, Ascott Sudirman Jakarta, Citadines Islington London, La Clef ChampsÉlysées Paris, lyf Funan Singapore, and Quest NewQuay Docklands Melbourne. Citadines Walker North Sydney is slated to open in 2022. 

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (21Jun21) - Ascott Acquires Paris and Hanoi Props