Barings Divests Four UK Logistics Assets to Copley Point and Sixth Street

Barings, a global real estate investment manager, has completed the sale of four fully-leased logistics assets located across the United Kingdom. The properties, situated in Bristol, Daventry, Warrington, and Nottingham, were acquired by a joint venture between Copley Point Capital and investment firm Sixth Street.

The assets include a 128,543-square-foot facility in Warrington, a 238,543-square-foot warehouse in Daventry, two units totaling 329,000 square feet in Bristol's Avonmouth area, and a 113,168-square-foot building in Nottingham's Sherwood Business Park. All properties are located in key logistics hubs and are fully occupied under long-term lease agreements.

This transaction represents a strategic move for Barings to capitalize on current market conditions and optimize its real estate portfolio. The assets were originally purchased in 2022 as part of an eight-property logistics portfolio, valued at £234 million. According to Barings, the transaction generated a strong return, with a 20% increase in income during the hold period.

With this sale, Barings has completed €380 million in logistics asset disposals in 2025 alone. The firm plans to reinvest nearly €2 billion across logistics, residential, and select office properties within its core European markets, including the UK. The focus will be on further diversifying its logistics exposure by targeting multi-let assets and maintaining its long-term investment vision.

Executives from Barings highlighted that the move exemplifies disciplined sale execution and reflects their commitment to realigning capital for higher growth opportunities. The sale also supports Barings’ broader European investment strategy, emphasizing agility and adaptability in a changing market environment.