TH Real Estate has invested Β£93m (β¬120.1m) for TIAA in a UK retail property asset.
UK REIT Hammerson sold the Thurrock Shopping Park in Essex at a net 5.3% yield.
said it bought the property for TIAAβs general account.
David Turner, head of TIAA European Investment, said: βWith its strong south-east location, excellent tenant mix and economic fundamentals, Thurrock Shopping Park met the investment criteria of TIAA.β
The park, he said, offers potential to add value through short and long-term asset management initiatives.
βTIAA continues to expand its European and UK portfolio and is focused on assets, sectors and geographies identified for long-term growth and the potential to provide strong risk-adjusted returns,β he said.
Hammerson bought the 274,770 sq ft centre in 2012 for Β£64m (β¬81.4m).
Ownership of a 26-acre site is being held by Hammerson for development, with planning consent for 320 residential units and 7,600sqm of retail and leisure.
David Atkins, Hammerson chief executive, said: βThurrock has shown excellent returns during our ownership, and this transaction provides a good opportunity to crystallise a Β£26m profit on cost, with further upside expected from the retained development opportunity.β
