13 May 2026

• Australia’s Labor government is expected to introduce a one-year transition period for proposed changes to capital gains tax discounts and negative gearing rules in the upcoming federal budget.
• The government plans to remove the 50% capital gains tax discount on assets held for over a year from July next year, while allowing temporary relief for investments made after the budget announcement until mid-2027.
• Negative gearing benefits are likely to remain for existing investors under grandfathering provisions, while only newly built homes may qualify for the tax benefit in the future to support housing supply and affordability.Read more

13 May 2026

• Amazon Web Services received approval to move ahead with its Santiago data center project after residents lost an environmental challenge.
• Local residents had opposed the project over concerns related to a possible high-voltage power line and environmental impact.
• AWS said the facility is being designed to minimise energy and water consumption while meeting Chile’s environmental requirements.
• The project is part of AWS’ planned USD 4 billion investment in Chile over the next 15 years.
• Experts said Chile’s growing appeal for data center investments must be balanced with environmental and community concerns.Read more

13 May 2026

• Emaar Development reported sustained demand across its residential developments during the first quarter.
• The company recorded property sales worth AED 20.1 billion in Q1.
• Dubai’s residential market continued to see strong activity from both local and international buyers.
• Demand remained healthy across premium, off-plan and integrated residential communities.
• Market momentum has been supported by investor confidence, population growth and long-term residency initiatives in the UAE.Read more

13 May 2026

• Industrial Logistics Properties Trust said its Mountain JV entered into a USD 1.62 billion mortgage loan agreement secured by 90 industrial and logistics properties, according to an SEC filing.
• The financing transaction is expected to support the joint venture’s capital management and liquidity plans amid continued activity in the industrial real estate sector.
• Demand for logistics and warehousing assets has remained steady globally, driven by e-commerce growth, supply chain expansion and long-term distribution requirements.Read more

12 May 2026

Zhenro Properties Group Ltd, a Hong Kong-listed real estate developer, reported its aggregated contracted sales for April 2026 at about RMB391 million, as per its latest update released during the current reporting cycle. The figures reflect the company’s monthly sales performance from property contracts signed and recognised within the period. Contracted sales typically indicate the value of properties agreed for sale and are a key indicator of demand and cash flow visibility in the real estate sector. The update was disclosed through routine market communication this week.Read more

12 May 2026

Ovaro Kiinteistosijoitus Oyj has entered into an agreement to sell a 50% stake in one of its real estate development projects to M3 Asunnot. The transaction reflects the company’s ongoing strategy to share project-level risks and strengthen collaboration with development partners. The deal was confirmed in disclosures shared in the past week. The arrangement is expected to support capital efficiency for Ovaro while allowing M3 Asunnot to take an equal position in the project’s development and future value creation. No additional financial details of the transaction have been disclosed at this stage.Read more

12 May 2026

Eurocommercial Properties reported gross rental income of EUR 60.46 million for the first quarter of 2026, while IFRS profit stood at EUR 37.89 million. The retail-focused real estate company also maintained its full-year guidance for direct investment result, signalling continued operational stability across its portfolio. The company posted a direct investment result of EUR 0.62 per share during the quarter. Its EPRA vacancy rate remained low at 1.5%, reflecting strong occupancy levels across assets. Eurocommercial Properties has continued to focus on grocery-anchored and dominant regional shopping centres across key European markets.Read more

12 May 2026

• Germany’s property prices rose 2.2% year-on-year in the first quarter, according to the Association of German Pfandbrief Banks (VDP).
• Residential property prices increased 2.3%, while office and retail property prices rose 1.9% and 1.5%, respectively.
• The growth reflects a continued recovery in Germany’s real estate market after a prolonged slowdown caused by high interest rates and weak investment activity.
• Industry experts remain cautious as the ongoing Iran conflict has pushed up energy prices, inflation and financing costs globally.
• VDP Chief Executive Jens Tolckmitt said the first-quarter data has not yet shown a major impact from the geopolitical tensions.Read more

12 May 2026

UAE-based real estate developer Arada has acquired more than 80% stake in Abu Dhabi’s Reem Hospital as part of a AED 2 billion (USD 545 million) investment aimed at expanding the healthcare provider across the UAE. The move marks Arada’s entry into the healthcare sector as the company looks to diversify beyond real estate and reduce dependence on cyclical property markets. The expansion plan includes increasing the capacity of Reem Hospital’s existing Abu Dhabi facility and developing new hospitals in Dubai and Sharjah, along with a wider network of clinics across the country.Read more

12 May 2026

Sri Lanka’s stock market closed higher in the latest trading session, supported by gains in real estate, energy and healthcare counters. The CSE All Share Index rose 1.1% as investor activity improved sharply compared to the previous session. Trading volumes and market turnover also recorded a strong increase, indicating higher participation from local investors. Industrial Asphalts (Ceylon) PLC and SMB Finance PLC emerged as the biggest gainers during the session. Exchange data further showed that while foreign investors remained net sellers, domestic investors continued to support the market with strong buying activity.Read more