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AI generatedMamdani Appoints Lina Khan as EDC Chair
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Lina Khan, the former Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, as the new Chair of the New York City Economic Development Co…
AI generatedNew York City: Investment Sales Outpace 2025
Despite geopolitical and economic uncertainties, New York City recorded a 60 per cent year-on-year increase in investment sales in the first half of 2026, su…
AI generatedProperty purchase cheaper than renting in 41% of markets in England and Wales
According to recent analyses, monthly mortgage payments are lower than corresponding rental costs in 41% of local authority areas in England and Wales.
AI generatedShortage of Public Land Threatens Council Housing Programme
Andy Burnham's council housing programme faces significant challenges due to an insufficient supply of public land in areas with the highest housing needs.
AI generatedSource of Wealth Verification Takes Up 25% of Time in Property Law
Anti-money laundering requirements for verifying the source of wealth consume up to 25% of property lawyers' working hours, significantly delaying transactions.
AI generatedMultifamily Loan Portfolios Increased by 53 Percent Since 2019
Outstanding multifamily property loans in the USA recorded a significant increase of 53 percent since 2019, whilst total real estate loan portfolios experien…
AI generatedOffice access platform SwiftConnect acquires HID SAFE
SwiftConnect, a platform for connected office access, has acquired HID SAFE to expand its physical access platform with identity management and integrate an…
AI generatedNew York City: Office-to-residential conversions significantly outperforming new build incentives
A recent study shows that a tax incentive for office-to-residential conversions in New York City generates significantly more housing units than an incentive…
AI generatedAsia's hotel market experiences strong recovery in 2026
The Asia-Pacific hotel sector is seeing its strongest recovery since the pandemic, driven by billions in investment in hospitality assets and improved touris…
AI generatedThe True Costs of the Rent Freeze in New York City
The recent decision by New York's Rent Guidelines Board to freeze rents for rent-stabilised apartments raises serious questions about the long-term impact on…
AI generatedStage Stars and Property Professionals: New York's 'Broadway Brokers'
New York's property market is the stage for a new generation of agents who leverage their experiences from the world of Broadway to offer exceptional service…
AI generatedThe Windsor in Brooklyn's Windsor Terrace: Understated Luxury
The 'Windsor' in Brooklyn's Windsor Terrace offers 98 condominium units and 33 rental units, combining luxury and understated design in a tranquil neighbourh…
AI generatedLuxury Brand Collaborations with Everyday Products to Win Over Generation Z
On 16 May, watch brands Swatch and Audemars Piguet (AP) presented a joint collection of eight pocket watches called Royal Pop, characterised by vibrant colou…
AI generatedExperiential Retail: What Works Now and What Doesn't
The global experiential retail market reached USD 132 billion in 2025 and is projected to more than quadruple by 2035, signalling a profound shift in retail…
AI generatedInvestment Firm T7 Capital Leases 4K-SF in GFP's 515 Madison Avenue
GFP Real Estate has concluded three new leases totalling almost 9,000 square feet at its 515 Madison Avenue office building in Midtown, with the largest bein…
AI generatedLabour Agreement in New York Hotels Complicates Hospitality Underwriting
A recently concluded collective bargaining agreement for hotel staff in New York City is leading to higher labour costs and tightening financing conditions f…
AI generatedGO Residential REIT Completes Acquisition of Brooklyn Apartment Building
GO Residential REIT has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in a multi-family property in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, for 109 million dollars, expandi…
AI generatedIntegra Investments acquires West Palm Marina for $72m
Integra Investments has acquired the Safe Harbor Rybovich marina in West Palm Beach, Florida, from the Huizenga family for $72.4 million, accompanied by plan…
AI generatedACORE Capital Refinances $140 Million Self-Storage Portfolio
A joint venture between The Ardent Companies and StepStone Real Estate has secured $140 million in refinancing for its portfolio of eight self-storage facili…
AI generatedCRE Capital Raising Reflects Missing Wave of Distress
A new report from Avison Young shows that capital raising for distressed commercial real estate strategies has declined in recent years, as the expected wave…
AI generatedLos Angeles: Signs of Recovery in the Troubled Multifamily Market
Despite ongoing challenges, specific segments of the Los Angeles multifamily market are showing unexpected revitalisation, particularly driven by private inv…
AI generatedAI company Mercor leases 2,373 sqm in Durst's One World Trade Center
The One World Trade Center has reached an almost full occupancy rate with the latest lease by AI company Mercor, as announced by owner Durst Organisation.
AI generatedSale of Oceanwide Plaza Proceeds After City Objections Withdrawn
The sale of Oceanwide Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles, a long-stalled development project, has been approved after the City of Los Angeles dropped its objections.
AI generatedLuxury Menswear Brand ISAIA Leases 13,000 sq ft at Feil's 257 Park Avenue South
Italian luxury menswear brand ISAIA has renewed its lease for 13,000 square feet on the tenth floor of The Feil Organization's 257 Park Avenue South building…
AI generatedReal Estate Firm Yuco and AI Company Elite Each Lease 650 Square Metres at 757 Third Avenue
Two new tenants, Yuco Management and Elite, have each secured 6,960 square feet of office space at 757 Third Avenue in Midtown East.
AI generatedStarwood advances 226,000 sq ft data centre in Fairfax County, Va.
Starwood Capital Group is pursuing plans for a pair of data centres in Fairfax County, Virginia, with one proposed building set to span 226,469 square feet,…
AI generatedWinkworth Appoints Head of Franchise Operations
Winkworth has appointed Jack Spellman as Head of Franchise Operations to oversee its network of over 100 franchisees across the United Kingdom.
AI generatedMajority of British Properties Saw No Annual Price Growth
According to an analysis by Zoopla, only 14% of UK properties have seen consistent value appreciation over the past five years.
AI generatedEstate Agents Fear Reprisals in Legal Dispute with Rightmove
Estate agents are expressing concerns about potential commercial consequences if they provide evidence in a class action lawsuit against Rightmove, according…
AI generatedMajority of Tenants Support Rent Controls, According to Survey
Recent survey data reveals that over 80% of tenants favour the introduction of rent controls, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham considers reforms to the rental…