Central Group acquires iconic Berlin KaDeWe property
Author : PNT Bureau
The Thai retail giant Central Group has acquired the iconic KaDeWe department store property in central Berlin from the insolvent Austrian company Signa. This acquisition marks a significant step towards Central Group's goal of purchasing the entire KaDeWe Group, which includes luxury stores like Alsterhaus and Oberpollinger. Central Group, already holding a 50.1% stake in the KaDeWe Group, aims to restore and restructure the operating company. Signa, founded by Rene Benko, has been severely impacted by Europe's real estate crisis, with creditors filing claims worth billions of euros against the group....
Reshaping Phuket: The emergence of a global leisure-branded residential market
Author : PNT Bureau
Phuket emerges as the world's largest leisure-branded residential market, surpassing USD 2.3 billion in branded properties. The shift from tourism to real estate is evident, with developers like Laguna Phuket focusing on branded real estate over hotels. Singaporean KP Ho's Banyan Group leads this trend with a USD 2 billion lifestyle-led real estate project. Despite lower Chinese tourism, Phuket's hotel market saw a 20-30% increase in room rates, boosting profits. Rising land prices necessitate mixed-use developments. Thai banks resumption of lending to greenfield projects, is driving the blend of hospitality and real estate....
SRE Group divests a 51 percent stake in Shanghai Jinxin Property for USD 472 million
Author : PNT Bureau
SRE Group announced the sale of its 51% stake in Shanghai Jinxin Property to Zhongchong Investment Group for 3.41 billion yuan. Zhongchong gains total control over the project, aiding its expansion strategy. SRE Group expects to use the 3.374 billion yuan proceeds to repay loans, improving financial stability. With a projected net gain of 74.5 million yuan, this divestment streamlines SRE Group's portfolio, focusing on core operations while aligning with long-term growth objectives....
German housing crisis demands massive subsidies and regulatory reforms
Author : PNT Bureau
In Germany, a plunge in new housing construction threatens the country's economic recovery and risks deepening political divisions. Industry groups are calling for 23 billion euros in annual subsidies to build 100,000 social housing units and 60,000 affordable homes, accommodating workers and creating jobs. The real estate sector, once a cornerstone of the economy, is reeling from rising interest rates, with developers facing insolvency and prices falling. The DIW institute predicts a 5.4% decline in residential construction volume, resulting in a 5 billion euros tax revenue loss....
Saudi's 'The Line' to accommodate 300,000 people by 2030
Author : PNT Bureau
'The Line' mega-city, part of Saudi Arabia's Neom project, is undergoing revisions, scaling back its population target to fewer than 3,00,000 residents by 2030 from the original 1.5 million. Delays in budget approvals have led to adjustments, with only a fraction of the city's length expected to be completed by 2030. Despite ongoing construction, concerns over sustainability and human rights persist, shaping the project's future amidst both anticipation and scrutiny....
UAE President acquires one of the most expensive London residence for GBP 65 million
Author : PNT Bureau
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has acquired one of London's most expensive residences, located on the former BT Earls Court telephone exchange site. Purchased for GBP 65 million, the Chelsea property ranks among London's priciest homes, alongside others like a Mayfair mansion bought by Indian billionaire Adar Poonawalla for GBP 138 million. London saw 52 residences exceeding USD 10 million sold in Q4 2023, indicating a rebound in the super-prime market projected for 2024. The acquisition adds to the Al Nahyan royal family's extensive real estate holdings in London, estimated at billions of pounds....
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez ends "golden visa" program for real estate investors
Author : PNT Bureau
Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has announced the discontinuation of the country's "golden visa" program, which grants residency to non-EU citizens investing at least 500,000 euros in real estate. This decision aims to prioritize affordable housing over speculative investment. Despite issuing 5,000 permits since 2013, the scheme has had minimal impact on the property market. Critics argue that the housing shortage stems from inadequate supply, not the golden visa program. Portugal has similarly reformed its program, excluding real estate investment to address its housing crisis....
France's Kering acquires a building valued at USD 1.4 billion Via Monte Napoleone
Author : PNT Bureau
Kering, the French luxury group, recently acquired an 18th-century building in Milan's prestigious Via Monte Napoleone for 1.3 billion euros. This strategic move, part of Kering's real estate strategy, aims to bolster its fashion houses' presence in prime locations. Despite a projected sales decline, Kering's commitment to key investments underscores its long-term vision in the luxury market. This acquisition signifies Kering's dedication to enhancing brand visibility and maintaining a strong foothold in global luxury retail....
Trudeau launches CAD 6 billion Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to address housing crisis
Author : PNT Bureau
With home prices and rents rising due to high inflation, interest rates, and a growing immigrant population outpacing housing supply, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a new CAD $6 billion Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund. The fund aims to accelerate home construction through initiatives like providing CAD 1 billion to municipalities for critical housing infrastructure and allocating CAD 5 billion to provinces and territories to build middle-income housing. It is part of Trudeau's efforts to address the country's housing affordability crisis....
Dolce & Gabbana to develop luxury residential skyscraper in Miami
Author : PNT Bureau
Fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has partnered with New York architecture firm Studio Sofield and developer JDS Development Group to create 888 Brickell, a 90-storey luxury residential tower in Miami's Brickell neighborhood. At 1,049 feet tall, the tower will feature 259 Dolce & Gabbana-designed residences alongside amenities like pools, event spaces and restaurants/bars reflecting the brand's Italian craftsmanship. Renderings show a sleek, modernist design evoking mid-century Milan and utilizing materials like ivory travertine, black steel and bronze accents. Scheduled for completion in 2028, 888 Brickell aims to set a new standard for design-led ultra-luxury living in Miami....
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