24 May 2026

Erez Asset Management has called on shareholders of UMH Properties to vote against board director Matthew Hirsch at the company’s upcoming shareholder meeting. The investor, which holds nearly 4% stake in the real estate investment trust, said the company needs leadership changes and blamed the board for weak shareholder confidence and poor capital allocation decisions. The move comes as UMH’s stock has declined nearly 10% over the past year, underperforming some industry peers. Proxy advisory firm ISS has also recommended withholding support for Hirsch while backing the company’s other directors.Read more

23 May 2026

• Pending home sales in the US rose for the third consecutive month in April, supported by a brief dip in mortgage rates.
• The National Association of Realtors reported a 1.4% monthly increase, which was higher than economists’ expectations of 1.0%.
• Regional trends were mixed, with strong gains in the Northeast and Midwest, while the South saw a decline.
• Despite the rise, overall housing demand remains weak due to high borrowing costs and tight housing supply.
• Economists expect subdued market activity to continue as affordability pressures and elevated mortgage rates persist.Read more

23 May 2026

James Hardie Industries reported a decline in its annual performance, with profit falling 8% for the year ended March 31. The company posted an adjusted net income of USD 595.7 million, compared to USD 644.3 million in the previous year. The result also came slightly below market expectations of USD 597.7 million. The fibre cement major cited adverse weather conditions that disrupted construction activity across key regions, along with ongoing inflation and affordability pressures that continued to weigh on housing demand. The overall environment remained challenging for residential construction-linked materials.Read more

23 May 2026

Dubai Holding Asset Management has started construction work on its Lantana Hills residential development and awarded the AED 680 million construction contract to Group AMANA. The announcement was made through the Dubai Media Office. The project is part of the company’s premium community development plans in Dubai as demand for high-end housing continues to grow across the emirate. Dubai’s residential market has remained active over the past few years, supported by population growth, strong investor interest, and large-scale infrastructure expansion. Developers across the city have continued to launch new residential communities to meet rising demand in both luxury and mid-segment housing markets.Read more

23 May 2026

Kiku Sharda has received possession of an apartment at Skyz by Danube, a residential development by Danube Properties located in Arjan, Dubai. The fully furnished residential tower forms part of Dubai’s expanding mid-premium housing market and offers lifestyle-focused amenities targeted at both investors and end-users. The developer stated that the handover reflects continued investor interest in Dubai’s residential market, particularly among international buyers and celebrities. The development comes amid sustained demand for Dubai real estate driven by rental returns, investor-friendly regulations and ongoing infrastructure expansion across the emirate’s residential and commercial sectors.Read more

23 May 2026

• Institutional investors increased holdings in AI infrastructure, semiconductor, data centre and utility companies during the first quarter of 2026, according to SEC filings reviewed by Reuters.
• Companies such as Oracle, Arista Networks, Vertiv and Digital Realty saw strong institutional buying activity.
• Investors remained cautious on major technology firms within the “Magnificent Seven” group, including Meta and Microsoft, amid concerns over AI spending and growth sustainability.
• The software-as-a-service sector witnessed net selling pressure as investors assessed the possible impact of AI on traditional business models and profitability.
• Semiconductor stocks continued to attract strong investor interest, with more than 4,100 institutions either increasing holdings or initiating fresh positions during the quarter.Read more

23 May 2026

CSI Properties Ltd and one of its subsidiaries have entered into a subscription agreement for an additional issue of new notes to raise gross proceeds of USD 50.875 million. The fundraising move comes as several property companies continue to explore debt refinancing and liquidity management amid cautious market conditions. The company disclosed the development in a regulatory filing, stating that the agreement relates to an additional notes issuance. While detailed terms of the subscription were not disclosed, the proceeds are expected to support the company’s broader financing and operational requirements.Read more

23 May 2026

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said the UAE’s new oil pipeline connecting Abu Dhabi to Fujairah is around 50% complete. The project is intended to expand crude export capacity outside the Strait of Hormuz and strengthen energy supply routes amid continuing geopolitical tensions in the region. ADNOC stated that the pipeline forms part of the UAE’s broader strategy to diversify export infrastructure and improve direct access to the Gulf of Oman. The development comes as Gulf energy producers increase investments in alternative export corridors, storage facilities and logistics infrastructure to reduce dependence on Hormuz-linked shipping routes.Read more

22 May 2026

South Africa-based Balwin Properties has received a formal acquisition proposal from Bidco to acquire all eligible issued shares in the company through a scheme of arrangement. The proposed transaction values each scheme share at ZAR 4.35 in cash. The offer was disclosed in a filing to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), where the company confirmed receipt of a firm intention letter from Bidco. The development comes at a time when property companies in several global markets are witnessing consolidation amid changing market conditions, financing costs, and pressure on residential demand.Read more

22 May 2026

Rental prices in Ireland recorded a significant increase of 4.4% in the first quarter compared to the previous three months, marking the steepest quarterly rise since data tracking began in 2002. The increase comes after recent changes to the country’s rent control system, which appear to have allowed landlords to reset rents to market levels at the end of tenancies. Annual rents were 7.8% higher at the end of March and remain far above pre-pandemic levels. Supply constraints continue, even as listings rise in several cities following the regulatory update.Read more