News: Growthpoint acquisitions to expand VIC foot

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Growthpoint Properties Australia (ASX:GOZ) is expanding its footprint in Victoria with the acquisition of three industrial properties in Melbourne. 

 

The property investor has inked a $60.2 million deal for the properties which are set to be developed in prime industrial markets.  

 

Growthpoint Properties says its property portfolio will comprise of 47 properties valued at $1.7 billion following the completion of the latest acquisitions and their development. 

 

Industrial developer Australand Property Group (ASX:ALZ) is the vendor and developer and has previously completed transactions with Growthpoint Properties.

 

Shares in Growthpoint Properties fell 0.42 per cent, ending at $2.39 before the announcement was made yesterday.

 

Growthpoint Properties Australia reported a net profit almost $34 million in the first half of the 2013 financial year.