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AI generatedVivienne Westwood banks on luxury shopping in South Beach with new boutique
The luxury fashion brand Vivienne Westwood plans to open a boutique in Miami South Beach, investing in the revival of high-end retail in the area.
AI generatedCriticism of the Pied-à-Terre Tax Introduction in New York City
The New York City Council discussed the implementation of the pied-à-terre tax, with its introduction being criticised as flawed.
AI generatedPinnacle Group Sells Rights to Upper West Side Apartment Tower for $88 Million
Pinnacle Group has sold the rights to a residential building in New York City to Lightstone Group for approximately $88 million.
AI generatedOCVibe: Developing a $5 Billion District Around the Honda Center in Anaheim
An ambitious master plan project is transforming the car park areas around Anaheim's Honda Center into a dense mixed-use district with residential units, off…
AI generatedFounder of Signature Group receives five-year director ban
Lawrence Kenwright, founder of the insolvent Signature Group, has been banned from acting as a company director for five years.
AI generatedRising Rental Demand in the United Kingdom After Two Years of Consolidation
In the second quarter of 2026, the private rental sector in the United Kingdom recorded an increase in tenant demand for the first time in two years.
AI generatedAlmost two-thirds of property owners overvalue their assets
A current analysis shows that 65.6 per cent of sellers in England and Wales are offering their properties above the determined market value.
AI generatedPurplebricks founder secures significant stake in the company
Michael Bruce, founder of Purplebricks, has acquired a substantial stake in the online estate agency and rejoined the board in June.
AI generatedAsking prices for new builds rise by 0.2% with regional differences
Average asking prices for newly listed new-build properties in the UK rose by 0.2% in July 2026 to £501,658.
AI generatedKnight Frank strengthens its London broker partner network
Knight Frank has welcomed four new brokers into its London partner network, continuing the recruitment phase for its self-employed broker model.
AI generatedUS Timber Prices Reach Four-Year High: Middle East Conflict Further Drives Up Construction Costs
Timber prices in the US reached their highest level in four years this summer, burdening the construction industry while housing demand stagnates.
AI generatedNew York City: Shortage of High-Quality Multifamily Properties Emerging
Alongside the ongoing general housing shortage, a scarcity of high-quality multifamily properties for investment is beginning to emerge in New York City.
AI generatedAtrium Unveils AI Platform Tracking US$1.3 Trillion in US Data Centre Financing
A new AI-powered analytical platform from Atrium tracks the US$1.3 trillion in credit lines for data centre development in the US, offering comprehensive ins…
AI generatedSales via modern auction methods increase by 14.5% year-on-year
In the United Kingdom, property sales using modern auction methods have increased by 14.5% year-on-year, indicating a shift towards faster transaction proces…
AI generatedAI adoption increases, but implementation challenges remain
The acceptance of Artificial Intelligence in the construction and commercial real estate sector has significantly increased, although the transition of pilot…
AI generatedProptech Company Joins Initiative to Shorten Transaction Times
e4 Strategic, a provider of proptech solutions, has joined the Project 28 Charter, an initiative aimed at accelerating real estate transactions.
AI generatedBoom secures USD 15 million in Series A funding round for SFR leasing system
Boom, an operating system for single-family home rentals, has secured USD 15 million in Series A funding and introduces BoomCRM.
AI generatedAI-powered public records alone not sufficient for title decisions: Study
A new analysis shows that AI-powered public record searches are not enough to make reliable and comprehensive title decisions.
AI generatedUS Housing Market: Buyers retreat, activity near record low in July
In July 2023, housing activity in the United States approached a record low as potential buyers increasingly held back.
AI generatedCorpay Cross-Border Relocates Headquarters to 560 Lexington Avenue
Corpay Cross-Border Solutions, an international payment processing company, leases 17,778 square feet at Rudin's 560 Lexington Avenue.
AI generatedMERA closes £1.63 million development finance deal in Dalston
MERA Investment Management has successfully closed a development exit finance deal for a property in Dalston, East London, totalling £1.6275 million.
AI generatedDeveloper plans 297 residential units opposite former Macy's in Downtown Brooklyn
A local developer has filed plans for three residential buildings totalling 297 units in Downtown Brooklyn, directly opposite the former Macy's site.
AI generatedMayor Mamdani invests $8.4 million in citywide Business Improvement Districts
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the New York City Department of Small Business Services are providing $8.4 million to support local businesses.
AI generatedPGIM Sells Senior Living Facility in Delray Beach for at Least US$140 Million
PGIM Real Estate has sold a newer senior living facility in Delray Beach, Florida, for at least US$140 million.
AI generatedAircraft Finance Company Acquires Florida Headquarters Complex for $118m
A publicly traded aircraft finance company has acquired a campus under construction in Coconut Creek, Florida, for $118 million.
AI generatedTerreno Realty Acquires Warehouse in Red Hook for US$26 Million
Terreno Realty has acquired a 28,000 square-foot industrial property in Red Hook, Brooklyn, for US$26.3 million from LBA Properties.
AI generatedExtell Completes Acquisition of 110 East 55th Street for $65 Million
After months of negotiations, Extell Development has acquired the office building at 110 East 55th Street in Midtown for $65 million.
AI generatedStarwood Secures $483 Million CMBS Loan to Refinance Single-Family Rental Portfolio
Starwood Asset Management has received a $482.5 million CMBS loan to refinance its extensive single-family rental portfolio in the USA.
AI generatedProperty sector calls for revival of 'Help to Buy' scheme
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) is once again advocating for the reintroduction of the 'Help to Buy Equity Loan Scheme' to support the new-build housing m…
AI generatedGovernment accelerates housing construction near transport hubs
The British government plans accelerated approval for thousands of new housing units near public transport hubs across England.