14 Dec 2025

Axiom Properties Ltd has entered into a binding commercial agreement with Ray White Avi Khan Group to deploy its embedded payments and automation solutions across the group's sales and property management divisions. The collaboration aims to streamline payment processes, automate routine operations, and provide real-time insights to enhance decision-making and customer experience. The deal reflects growing adoption of technology in Australia's real estate sector and strengthens Axiom's presence in property technology, while helping Ray White Avi Khan optimize workflow, improve transparency, and boost efficiency across its operations.Read more

14 Dec 2025

Berkeley recorded a 7.7% decline in pre-tax profit for the first half of its fiscal year, reaching USD 338 million, while home deliveries fell to 2,022 units at an average price of £570,000. The drop was influenced by high borrowing costs, cautious buyer sentiment, and new luxury home taxes. Despite these challenges, the company retained its annual guidance of £450 million and outlined plans to launch a build-to-rent platform in 2026, indicating confidence in London’s long-term housing demand and strategies to diversify revenue streams.Read more

14 Dec 2025

Swakop Uranium and NamWater have launched a joint venture to build Namibia’s second desalination plant near Swakopmund, aiming to support the Husab uranium mine and surrounding communities in the Erongo region. The 20 million cubic-meter facility, in planning since 1998, will provide a stable and cost-efficient water supply for industrial and community use. Swakop Uranium owns 70% of the project, with NamWater holding 30%. Estimated at around 3 billion Namibian dollars (USD 176 million), the plant reflects Namibia’s focus on water security and international collaboration in strategic sectors.Read more

14 Dec 2025

Emerging market assets recorded modest gains ahead of an anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut, with MSCI emerging market stocks rising 0.33% and currencies climbing 0.1%. Ukraine's approval to swap USD 2.6 billion in growth-linked warrants for new bonds eased a long-standing market overhang. European and Asian markets reacted to political developments, inflation data, and trade negotiations. China's real estate shares surged 5.9% amid weak domestic demand and calls for additional policy support, while markets in South Korea and Indonesia monitored currency stability and ongoing U.S. trade discussions.Read more

13 Dec 2025

Swedish real estate firm NP3 Fastigheter AB completed the purchase of 12 commercial properties across multiple cities at a combined value of SEK 442 million (approx. USD 38 million), before accounting for deferred tax. These properties, largely intended for retail and industrial use, add 41,400 square metres of lettable space with full occupancy and an average lease term of 6.3 years. Most assets have already been taken over, with two in Karlstad scheduled for transfer in early 2026. This transaction reflects NP3’s ongoing acquisition strategy and contributes to its diversified portfolio in Middle Sweden and beyond.Read more

13 Dec 2025

Far East Hospitality Trust has secured a SGD 101.4 million sustainability-linked facility with an institutional bank, marking a significant step in integrating ESG targets with financial operations. The facility links borrowing costs to the achievement of sustainability benchmarks, supporting energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and responsible practices across its portfolio. This move reflects a broader trend among Singaporean and regional REITs, which increasingly adopt sustainability-linked financing to enhance operational flexibility and align with investor expectations. By combining financial strategy with environmental responsibility, the trust is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable growth in the hospitality sector.Read more

13 Dec 2025

South Korea is moving forward with plans for a 4.5 trillion won (USD 3.06 billion) semiconductor foundry to support local chip production and innovation. The facility, backed by government and private investment, will allow fabless companies to develop and test AI chips while boosting domestic defence semiconductor manufacturing. A special committee under President Lee Jae Myung will oversee policies and investments to ensure South Korea retains its global semiconductor leadership. The initiative strengthens memory chip production, supports emerging chip designers, and reduces reliance on imported components in strategic sectors.Read more

13 Dec 2025

Norway’s USD 2 trillion sovereign wealth fund has signalled a cautious approach toward direct investment in data centres, calling the sector too volatile. Alexander Knapp, the new real-estate head at Norges Bank Investment Management, said the fund will avoid direct ownership even though it holds equity in data-centre operators. NBIM has instead updated its property strategy to widen investments across Western Europe, the US and Canada, with a growing focus on stable residential segments such as rental and student housing. The shift follows weaker real-estate returns—1.8% in the first half of 2025—compared with stronger equity and bond performance. The fund aims to prioritise steady, lower-risk income streams.Read more

13 Dec 2025

Park Hotels & Resorts is actively selling its non-core hotel assets to focus on high-performing properties across the US. This year, five non-core hotels were sold, generating around USD 198 million, with three more set for exit by year-end. Non-core properties contributed minimal earnings in 2025, while core hotels delivered steady growth. November RevPAR rose about 2% excluding renovations, and core hotel performance improved 3.8% in October and 5.5% in November. Strong results from the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort significantly boosted overall portfolio performance.Read more

13 Dec 2025

Hongkong Land plans to introduce a Singapore-based private real estate fund with over SGD 8 billion (USD 6.19 billion) in assets at inception. Named the Singapore Central Private Real Estate Fund (SCPREF), it will primarily manage commercial properties, including Marina Bay Financial Centre Towers 1 and 2 and One Raffles Quay. This launch follows the sale of Tower 3 to Keppel REIT for nearly SGD 1.5 billion and aligns with Hongkong Land's capital recycling strategy. The company aims to expand its assets under management to USD 100 billion by 2035, reinforcing its long-term growth in Singapore.Read more