25 Feb 2026

Lendlease Group's shares fell to their lowest level in over 30 years earlier this week after the company reported a first-half loss. The property developer posted a loss after tax attributable of AUD 318 million for the half-year ended December 31, compared with a profit a year earlier. The downturn was driven by investment property revaluations and impairment charges. The stock's sharp fall stood out against a relatively modest decline in the broader ASX200 index, highlighting investor concerns around asset values and earnings stability.Read more

25 Feb 2026

CapitaLand Ascott Trust has acquired three freehold rental housing properties in southern Kanagawa, part of Greater Tokyo, for JPY 4.6 billion. The transaction strengthens the trust's presence in Japan's residential rental segment, which has remained stable amid market fluctuations. Japan continues to be a key market for the trust, contributing a significant share to its portfolio by asset value. The acquisition aligns with its strategy of investing in income-generating properties in developed markets with strong rental demand and long-term growth potential.Read more

25 Feb 2026

Sungho Electronics Corp has announced plans to acquire real estate valued at 150 billion won as part of its asset management strategy. The decision was disclosed in a regulatory filing and reflects the company's move to strengthen its balance sheet and operational infrastructure. While detailed information about the property has not been disclosed, the acquisition signals continued investment activity by the company. The development comes amid broader efforts by listed Korean firms to diversify assets and improve long-term stability through strategic real estate holdings.Read more

25 Feb 2026

Parkway Life Real Estate Investment Trust has secured its first social loan worth JPY 8.8 billion with a 10-year tenure and has also issued its inaugural green bond of SGD 70.0 million at a fixed coupon rate of 2.103 percent. The five-year notes, known as Series 009, will be used entirely to refinance loans due in the fourth quarter of 2026. The social loan will support healthcare and aged care infrastructure. The move strengthens the REIT's funding profile while aligning with its sustainability-focused financing strategy.Read more

25 Feb 2026

Cousins Properties Inc has raised USD 500 million through a unit by issuing senior notes due in 2033, as disclosed in a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The fundraising reflects the company's continued access to debt markets amid evolving interest rate conditions. Cousins, a publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on office assets in high-growth Sun Belt markets, has previously used similar issuances to refinance existing debt and support portfolio operations. Further details were shared in the regulatory filing.Read more

25 Feb 2026

Poland's retail sector started the year stronger than anticipated, with a 4.4% rise in January, driven by spending on clothing, furniture, appliances, medicines, and cosmetics. This performance exceeded analyst expectations and reaffirmed domestic consumption as the key engine of the Polish economy. Despite adverse winter weather affecting industrial output, consumers maintained their spending habits. Analysts caution, however, that overall GDP growth may moderate in the first quarter due to slower industrial and construction activity, following a robust 4% expansion in the last quarter of the previous year.Read more

24 Feb 2026

The Trump Organization is set to enter the Australian market with a 91-storey skyscraper on the Gold Coast, valued at AUD1.5 billion (USD 1.06 billion). The project, which will feature a six-star resort-hotel, 270 apartments, retail spaces, a beach club, and a swimming pool, marks the brand's first hotel venture in the country. Local developer Altus Property Group has been pursuing the project for nearly 20 years, and construction will be Australian-owned and built while meeting Trump Organization standards. Apartments are expected to start at AUD5 million.Read more

24 Feb 2026

OUE Real Estate Investment Trust has initiated a market interest assessment for One Raffles Place in partnership with United Overseas Bank. The move indicates that the REIT is exploring potential investor appetite for the prime commercial asset in Singapore's central business district. While no transaction has been confirmed, the exercise signals a possible strategic review of the property. One Raffles Place is one of Singapore's well-known Grade A office developments, and any potential divestment could be significant for OUE REIT's portfolio positioning and capital management strategy.Read more

24 Feb 2026

Building permits for housing construction in Germany rebounded in 2025 after earlier declines, official data from the Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis) shows. The recovery was led by a rise in approvals for apartments in multi-unit buildings, which offset weaker activity in the single-family homes segment. In calendar-adjusted terms, total residential construction permits climbed by double-digit percentages compared with the previous year, signalling renewed confidence among developers and a potential uptick in future construction activity. The increase in multi-unit approvals was particularly evident in urban regions grappling with housing shortages, driving stronger investment planning for higher-density residential projects. Destatis noted that the rebound followed a period of weakness tied to elevated borrowing costs and supply chain pressures, and reflects stabilising market conditions that could support a pick-up in housing starts.Read more

24 Feb 2026

In the United States, new single-family home construction rebounded in January even as overall residential building permits recorded a decline, according to official data from the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Groundbreaking on single-family dwellings increased compared with December, buoyed by solid demand and improving builder confidence, while total housing permits which indicate future construction activity fell modestly for the second straight month. Multifamily starts also softened, reflecting mixed momentum across segments. Economists noted that supply chain improvements and steady labour conditions have supported immediate construction, but permitting delays, rising interest rates and cost pressures may be weighing on future project planning. The divergence between starts and permits suggests that builders are progressing existing projects even as caution in new approvals persists.Read more