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AI generatedDelshah Capital acquires five Upper West Side apartment buildings for $37 million
Delshah Capital has acquired five residential buildings on Manhattan's Upper West Side from Quality Capital USA for $36.9 million.
AI generatedNYC Taxi and Limousine Commission Leases 39,000 sq ft at 250 Broadway from AmTrustRE
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission is relocating its headquarters to AmTrustRE's 250 Broadway, occupying 39,000 square feet.
AI generatedGoldman Sachs Group invests 116 million US dollars in renovation of affordable housing in Syracuse
The Goldman Sachs Group is providing 116 million US dollars for the extensive renovation of a large affordable housing complex in Syracuse, as part of a tota…
AI generatedBank of England holds key interest rate at 3.75% amidst persistent inflation concerns
The Bank of England has kept the key interest rate at 3.75% for the fifth consecutive time, with three committee members voting for a hike.
AI generatedFirst-time Buyers Face Rising Mortgage Costs and Higher Deposits
According to an analysis by Moneyfacts, first-time buyers are facing increasing financial pressure due to rising mortgage rates and increased deposit require…
AI generatedMortgage Fraudster from Cheshire Sentenced for £200,000 Fraud
A man who posed as a mortgage advisor and defrauded four individuals of over £200,000 received a suspended sentence at Chester Crown Court.
AI generatedProperty transactions in London take an average of six months to complete
Property purchases in London require an average of 174 days from sale agreement to final handover, making the capital the slowest region in the UK.
AI generatedUK Property Market Stabilises in July
In July, the UK property market showed initial signs of stabilisation, with the annual gap in agreed sales narrowing.
AI generatedUK Property Transactions Now Take 216 Days to Complete
Estate agents in the UK are experiencing the longest waiting times for commission payments, as the average house sale now takes 216 days from listing to comp…
AI generatedIan Slater of Trove Partners on New York’s Pied-à-terre Tax and Owners' Initial Reactions
In an interview, Ian Slater of Trove Partners explains the impact of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes, with initial sales intentio…
AI generatedRock Architecture & Engineering expands to 4K sq ft at GFP's 630 Ninth Avenue
The architectural firm Rock Architecture & Engineering has agreed an expansion and extension of its presence at GFP Real Estate's 630 Ninth Avenue property,…
AI generatedTorchlight Investment provides US$52 million for Indianapolis acquisition
Hudson Investing has received US$52.1 million from Torchlight Investment for the acquisition of Maple Knoll Apartments in Indianapolis.
AI generatedMezcali founders open new fusion concept in Financial District
The founders of restaurants Mezcali and The Malt House have signed a lease for a new fusion restaurant called Solerum in Manhattan's Financial District.
AI generatedVici Properties Ready to Build NBA Arena in Las Vegas
Executives of the largest landowner on the Las Vegas Strip signal readiness to construct a professional sports complex on their extensive properties in the c…
AI generatedBlackstone Mortgage Trust reports net loss in Q2 amidst focus on portfolio diversification
Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) recorded a net loss of $81.2 million in the second quarter of 2026 but plans to re-align its portfolio by selling office loa…
AI generatedFed leaves key interest rate unchanged: High mortgage rates amidst rising Iran war risks
The Federal Reserve has maintained its key interest rate, indicating continued caution as policymakers balance robust economic performance with persistent in…
AI generatedBalcony Expands County Partnerships to $400 Billion in Property Value
Proptech company Balcony announces that the parcel data and property values supported on its Keystone platform in US counties have nearly doubled since early…
AI generatedJLL reports high revenue growth in second quarter despite global conflicts
JLL reported impressive results for the second quarter of the financial year, with significant improvements in cash flow, revenue, and net income.
AI generatedBrand Urban strengthens retail team with six new hires from Alvarez & Marsal
The retail property consultancy Brand Urban is expanding its capabilities by acquiring a six-person team from Alvarez & Marsal Property Solutions.
AI generatedFor Data Centres: The Importance of a Local Balance Sheet
Every data centre project generates an enormous amount of information, yet rarely is there a central place where this converges, which complicates evaluation…
AI generated£13m funding secures 33-unit residential project in Birkdale
United Trust Bank has provided £13m in development finance for a residential project in Birkdale, enabling the construction of 33 housing units on the northw…
AI generatedFoxtons: Profit Plunges by 57 Percent Due to Rental Reforms and Market Weakness
London estate agency Foxtons reported a significant 57 percent drop in pre-tax profit to £4.4 million in the first half of the financial year, influenced by…
AI generatedSpecialist Lender Approves Holiday Let in Oxfordshire
A specialist mortgage provider has completed financing for a holiday property in Burford, Oxfordshire, illustrating the specific lending criteria applicable…
AI generatedNew York City issues partial stop-work order for SL Green's redevelopment project at 750 Third Avenue
The New York City Department of Buildings has issued a partial stop-work order for SL Green's 805 million dollar redevelopment project at 750 Third Avenue in…
AI generatedData Centre Giant Equinix Raises 2026 Outlook After Strong Second Quarter
Equinix, a large data centre REIT, has significantly raised its revenue forecast for 2026 and expects double-digit annual revenue growth until 2029.
AI generatedCosts for Commonhold Ownership: Uncertainties in Reform Legislation
The financial implications of the UK government's proposed commonhold reforms remain uncertain, although the new ownership system is expected to reduce costs…
AI generatedAI Platform Identifies 21,000 Property Owners Under Sales Pressure
An AI-powered analysis by the brokerage network EXP has identified over 21,000 property owners in England and Wales who may be under pressure to sell their h…
AI generatedMortgage Approvals Rise in June but Remain Below Average
The number of mortgage approvals for house purchases in the United Kingdom increased in June 2026, but remains below the six-month average, signalling contin…
AI generatedNewmark surpasses earnings forecasts with 16% increase in capital markets business
Newmark surpassed its earnings forecasts for the second quarter of the 2026 financial year, supported by a robust capital markets business and a 17 per cent…
AI generatedBXP Secures $1.2 Billion Construction Loan for 343 Madison Avenue Office Skyscraper
BXP, the largest owner of Class A office space in the USA, has received a $1.2 billion construction loan for its office skyscraper project at 343 Madison Ave…