This would be a major deal even in a strong market.
There are no specifics on the yield but it is understood to be about 2.75%.
Not only is this a major vote of confidence in London property but it also reflects confidence in retail investment generally.
I commented recently on the difference between the snapshot view of the current situation and the trajectory for where we may be a few months down the line. In many ways this makes it harder than ever to project forward but it is clear that Brexit notwithstanding there are deals to be done.