05 Sep 2025

Trevian's autumn market review highlighted that Finland's property sector is witnessing a strong recovery, with investment activity increasing and international interest on the rise. The residential market has become a key driver despite elevated construction costs, while commercial investors are focusing on prime properties with long-term stability. Competitive yields, eased lending terms, and Finland's reputation as a safe operating environment have further strengthened market confidence. Opportunities in well-located assets are expected to remain attractive in the coming months.Read more

04 Sep 2025

Liquidators of China Evergrande Group have asked the Hong Kong High Court to appoint receivers to help identify and secure assets linked to founder Hui Ka Yan and some former executives. They are seeking to recover about USD 6 billion in past dividends and payments, but have managed to collect only USD 255 million so far against creditor claims of nearly USD 45 billion. Hui, who is in detention, has not disclosed his global assets. His ex-wife is also being investigated for holding a significant share of wealth.Read more

03 Sep 2025

Broadshore Capital Partners has completed a management buyout, achieving full independence as a real estate investment and advisory firm. The ownership previously held by Guardian was acquired by the management team under CEO Brad Howe, who highlighted the firm's entrepreneurial roots and the importance of aligning leadership with client interests. Operations and senior management remain unchanged, while COO Russell Munn stressed that support from investors and employees made the deal possible. With assets under management above USD 9 billion, Broadshore aims to focus on new investment opportunities in the next phase of the market.Read more

02 Sep 2025

In July, UK mortgage approvals reached 65,352, the highest monthly total since January, signaling a potential stabilization in the housing market after the end of a homebuyer tax break earlier this year. Despite the rise in approvals, Nationwide Building Society noted a decline in house prices for August, reflecting ongoing affordability issues. Consumer borrowing also rose by 7% in the year up to July, marking the largest increase since October 2024. These trends show a mixed picture of recovery, with growth in mortgage activity alongside persistent affordability and borrowing pressures.Read more

02 Sep 2025

MUFG is set to launch a 100 billion yen (USD 680 million) fund targeting Japanese real estate, focusing on mid-sized offices, residential properties, and hotels in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. Institutional investors will contribute 30 billion yen, with the remainder financed through debt. This marks the company's second-largest fund, aiming to improve underperforming assets amid rising investor return expectations. The move follows other major fund launches this year by Dai-ichi Life, Marubeni, Orix, and Morgan Stanley. MUFG's asset management arm seeks to grow from 500 billion yen to 1 trillion yen in assets by 2030.Read more

02 Sep 2025

President Donald Trump's administration plans steps to address high housing costs in the United States. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained that the measures could include declaring a national housing emergency to tackle rising prices and limited supply. Falling rents are providing some relief, and lower interest rates may encourage more home sales, improving market activity. The administration is also exploring ways to simplify construction permitting and promote standardization to increase housing supply. Affordability remains a key focus, reflecting broader efforts to reduce financial pressures on Americans.Read more

02 Sep 2025

Hong Kong's retail market showed steady growth in July, with sales by value rising 1.8% and volume increasing 1%, marking the third consecutive month of gains. Total retail sales for the first seven months remain below last year's level, but government officials expect consumer confidence to stay stable, supported by tourism promotion and large-scale events. Tourist arrivals, particularly from mainland China, increased significantly, although many trips were brief. Jewellery and luxury goods led growth, while clothing and footwear showed small improvements, reflecting a cautious but steady recovery in consumer spending and retail activity.Read more

02 Sep 2025

Dubai's property market witnessed sales worth AED51.1 billion during August, marking a year-on-year rise of 7.9%, with transaction volumes climbing 15.4% to 18,678. Apartment sales dominated activity with AED30.2 billion in value, reflecting a 29.2% increase in volume. While villa sales declined 38.1% in volume, average prices per square foot increased 15.2% to AED 1,720. Key districts such as Business Bay, Jumeirah Village Circle, and Jebel Ali First recorded the highest activity. The most expensive sale was a luxury villa on Palm Jumeirah, fetching AED161 million.Read more

01 Sep 2025

Chinese developer Seazen Group has introduced Blockchain Metaverse Academy as a strategic partner through a USD 6.3 million share placement. The move is aimed at advancing real-world asset (RWA) applications, a field gaining traction among property firms exploring digital assets. Seazen will issue about 0.27 percent of its enlarged shares at a price slightly above its last trading value. This initiative follows the launch of Seazen Digital Assets Institute in Hong Kong, which is studying the tokenization of intellectual property and asset income. The partnership is expected to lower risks, reduce costs, and speed up innovation in RWA applications.Read more

01 Sep 2025

UK house prices saw a slight decline in August, falling 0.1% month-on-month, according to Nationwide Building Society. Annual growth also slowed to 2.1%, the weakest rate since mid-last year. Rising mortgage costs and stretched affordability have constrained buyers, with first-time homeowners facing payments that take up 35% of their take-home pay. While the Bank of England reduced interest rates, inflation concerns may limit future cuts. Analysts caution that potential property tax changes in the upcoming budget could further dampen market sentiment. The housing market shows signs of slowing after last year's strong growth.Read more