Term Sheet: Helaba’s reported play for Aareal, CaixaBank’s science park backing, UK government aims to end upwards-only rent reviews

Germany’s Helaba is reported to be considering a takeover bid for Aareal in a potentially major consolidation in real estate banking; CaixaBank backs a Spanish science and technology parks platform as the sector gains in popularity; industry participants react to the UK government’s bid to end upwards-only rent reviews; and more in today's briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.