3. YT Realty Group acquires a central London property

Deal size: 42.3 million pounds (373.3 million yuan)

Date announced: July 19

YT Realty Group has agreed to acquire a central London property for 42.3 million pounds, the Hong Kong-based company announced on Tuesday.

Situated on London’s Liverpool Street, the six-story building is on a 35-year lease to budget chain Travelodge, which generated a gross annual rental yield of about 2 million pounds last year, according to a filing to Hong Kong exchange.

The rush hour begins early near Liverpool Street Station in central London, Dec 22, 2015. [Photo/IC]