The partnership will initially invest 450 million pounds.

"This investment is a great opportunity for CPPIB to further diversify our European real estate portfolio," Andrea Orlandi, head of real estate investments Europe at CPPIB, said in a statement.

The companies will also pursue "opportunities" within Lendlease's residential urban activities in London and across the UK under a joint venture.                  

(Reporting by John Benny in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)