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AI generatedAffinius Capital and Axonic Capital Provide USD 43 Million Refinancing for Miami Self-Storage Properties
A portfolio of two self-storage properties in Coral Gables and Pembroke Pines, Florida, receives USD 42.5 million in refinancing from Affinius Capital and Ax…
AI generatedGLP-1 Medicines Reshaping Retail
The increasing use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss is beginning to influence the retail sector, as consumption habits and demand profiles shift.
AI generatedBrett Dedeaux of Dedeaux Properties on California's Next Industrial Cycle
Brett Dedeaux, CEO of Dedeaux Properties, expresses optimism about the upcoming industrial cycle in California, driven by new demand from modern manufacturin…
AI generatedH Mart targets Sun Belt expansion
The H Mart grocery chain, known for its specialisation in Asian products, is aggressively expanding into US markets such as Florida, Texas, California, and N…
AI generatedInvestment Firm HarbourVest Partners Leases 20,000 SF at 9 West 57th Street
HarbourVest Partners, a global private markets investment firm, has signed a 10-year lease agreement for almost 20,000 square feet at the prestigious 9 West…
AI generatedBirmingham Uses Airbnb Data to Combat Social Housing Fraud
Birmingham City Council is matching its social housing data with Airbnb listings to uncover unlawful subletting.
AI generatedUK Auction Volume Rises by 35% as Landlords Divest Stock
In June, the UK property auction market saw a significant increase in supply, highlighting the challenges for investors capitalising on existing properties.
AI generatedProperty Agency in Selby Transitions to Employee Ownership
Jigsaw, a family-run property company from Selby, has transferred ownership of the business to its employees via an Employee Ownership Trust.
AI generatedResidential Property Sales in Greater Miami Record Strongest June in Three Years
The housing market in Miami-Dade County continued its recovery in June, recording the strongest sales performance in three years.
AI generatedBywater commissions infinitSpace to introduce premium flexible workspaces in Vauxhall
Bywater is partnering with international flexible workspace operator infinitSpace to launch 'Beyond Paradise', a new premium flex offering at 'Paradise SE11'…
AI generatedMortgage Banks Tighten Criteria for Apartment Service Charges
Banks are increasingly rejecting mortgage applications for apartments if the annual service charges exceed 1% of the property value, representing a tightenin…
AI generatedUK Property Prices: Asking Prices Fall by 1% in July
The average asking prices for newly listed properties in the United Kingdom saw a 1% decline in July, averaging £372,359.
AI generatedWhitegates acquires Harvey & Ryall estate agency in Huddersfield
Whitegates has acquired the independent estate agency Harvey & Ryall in Huddersfield, expanding the presence of franchise owners Chan and Kashmir Khangura in…
AI generatedSlough plans licensing system for 17,000 rental properties
Slough Borough Council has launched a consultation on plans to introduce comprehensive licensing schemes that would regulate around 17,000 rental properties…
AI generatedTenancy Guarantee Agreements Face Legal Uncertainty
Updated government guidance on the Tenant Fees Act raises questions regarding the validity of professional tenancy guarantee agreements concluded before the…
AI generatedESPC Introduces Mobile App with 72-Hour Head Start on Property Listings
Scottish property portal ESPC has launched a mobile application that offers users access to property listings up to 72 hours before they are published on nat…
AI generatedColumbia University acquires student residence in Morningside Heights for US$122 million
Columbia University has acquired a student housing project with over 300 units in Morningside Heights for US$122 million, expanding its portfolio of student…
AI generatedApartment Complex in Los Angeles' Miracle Mile Sells for USD 51 Million
A 132-unit apartment complex in Los Angeles' Miracle Mile district has been sold to Prime Residential for USD 51.3 million, equating to approximately USD 388…
AI generatedPonce Bank Provides $50 Million Loan for Apartments in Canarsie
The Midwood Group has secured $50 million in construction financing from Ponce Bank for a multifamily project in Brooklyn, which will comprise two contiguous…
AI generatedNew Empire Corporation Acquires Midtown Car Park for US$33 Million
New Empire Corporation has acquired a car park in Midtown Manhattan for US$33.5 million, likely with the intention of converting it into a residential building.
AI generatedHudson Bay Capital Provides $60 Million Refinancing for Redeveloped New Jersey Office Campus
A joint venture between Somerset Development and HIG Capital has secured $60 million in refinancing for the Bell Works Fort Monmouth office campus in Tinton…
AI generatedCafé Aroma to open new branch on the Upper East Side
Family-run bakery Café Aroma will open a new branch at 1410 Madison Avenue in Carnegie Hill, Upper East Side, expanding its presence in Manhattan to six loca…
AI generatedLogistics company Highline Commerce expands its presence in Industry City to 60,000 sq ft through robotics deployment
Highline Commerce, a third-party logistics provider, has expanded its footprint in Brooklyn's Industry City for the second time in four years, now occupying…
AI generatedCommercial Property Industry Gathers at MADE Bush Terminal for Insights into an Exciting New Development
Commercial Observer's summer networking event took attendees to Sunset Park, Brooklyn, to get to know the new, massive mixed-use campus, MADE Bush Terminal.
AI generatedIs the New York Rent Guidelines Board Ignoring Its Own Data? An Analysis
The New York City Rent Guidelines Board's decision to implement a first-ever two-year rent freeze for rent-stabilised apartments raises questions about the r…
AI generatedGreystone Real Estate Capital Closes $137 Million Affordable Housing Development Fund
Greystone Real Estate Capital has closed its second affordable housing fund with investments totalling $137 million to develop and preserve nearly 2,000 unit…
AI generatedUS Home Sales Declined Significantly in June
Contract signings for residential property purchases in the US fell sharply in June 2026, due to high financing costs and record prices, highlighting the fra…
AI generatedBanks Expand Mortgage Offers with Full Financing for First-Time Buyers
Several major UK lending institutions have introduced mortgage products requiring minimal or no deposits, signalling a reorientation of lending practices.
AI generatedSpecialist Lender Funds Flat Above Pub in Glasgow
A specialist mortgage lender facilitated the acquisition of a one-bedroom flat in Glasgow located above a commercial property after the initial financing req…
AI generatedRental Market Analysis: Focus on Five Cities in England and Scotland
A recent study of the rental market in five British cities reveals monthly rental prices ranging between £950 and £1,750, reflecting significant regional dif…