30 Sep 2025

Six Flags is facing renewed activist pressure from Land & Buildings, which holds about 2% of the company. The investor wants the theme park operator to either sell or spin off its real estate, estimating the assets could be worth up to USD 6 billion. This call comes after Six Flags posted weaker quarterly results, including revenue of USD 930.4 million, a net loss of around USD 100 million, and a 9% drop in attendance. Alongside these challenges, CEO Richard Zimmerman is preparing to exit by year-end while the company searches for his successor.Read more

30 Sep 2025

Saudi Arabia has imposed a five-year freeze on rent increases for both residential and commercial properties within the urban area of Riyadh, following sharp rises in rental and property prices. The new rules require all lease contracts to be registered via the Ejar platform, fix rents for vacant units at their last registered contract value, and include fines of up to 12 months' rent for violations. Certain exceptions allow landlords to appeal under specific conditions. The reforms align with broader efforts under Vision 2030 to stabilise the real estate market and protect tenant rights.Read more

30 Sep 2025

The Indonesian government has implemented a new policy to subsidize loan interest for small-scale property developers and individual homeowners. This initiative aims to support the construction of affordable housing, addressing the country's significant housing shortage. Developers will receive a 5% interest subsidy on loans for up to five years, while homeowners borrowing up to 500 million rupiah (approximately USD 30,000) will benefit from an interest subsidy ranging from 5.5% to 10%, depending on the loan size. The government has allocated 200 trillion rupiah to state banks to facilitate this program.Read more

29 Sep 2025

FINRA has opened a review into trading activity at Douglas Elliman linked to Anywhere Real Estate's failed takeover bid earlier this year. Regulators asked for internal records, communications, and a timeline of events leading up to late May, when Elliman's stock surged nearly 50% after news of the offer surfaced. The brokerage disclosed that board director Patrick Bartels purchased USD 250,000 of shares with internal approval just weeks earlier. Anywhere's initial USD 5-per-share proposal in March was later revised but ultimately rejected, and the talks ended in June.Read more

29 Sep 2025

Dubai's property sector has demonstrated exceptional resilience, with experts stating that investors who hesitated during forecasts of slowdown missed significant opportunities. Industry voices have emphasised that the best returns are now being generated from well-planned, high-quality developments that sell out rapidly. With record-breaking sales volumes and values achieved in the past year and 2025 already on track to surpass them, Dubai's market continues to attract a diverse global investor base, supported by population growth, brand strength, and greater transparency.Read more

29 Sep 2025

Kuwait is seeking private sector support to tackle a long-standing housing shortage caused by decades of state-led management. Current housing requests stand at 105,000 and are growing at 3% annually, with demand projected to reach 197,000 by 2035. The government is restructuring the Public Authority for Housing Welfare and inviting local and international firms to develop large-scale housing projects under 30-year contracts. A new mortgage law is also being drafted to facilitate housing finance. These measures aim to bridge the gap between supply and demand for citizens' housing.Read more

29 Sep 2025

U.S. existing home sales declined slightly in August, falling by 0.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.00 million units, though sales were up 1.8% year over year. Affordability pressures remain due to high home prices and mortgage rates, even after recent rate reductions. The median home price increased to USD?422,600, marking the 26th straight year of annual price growth, and homes are roughly 52% more expensive than pre-pandemic levels. Inventory decreased modestly but remains steady at 4.6 months of supply. Regional performance was mixed, with the Midwest benefiting from relatively better affordability.Read more

29 Sep 2025

Fermi, co-founded by former U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, is planning a U.S. IPO with a target valuation of USD 13.16B, seeking to raise up to USD 550M. Founded in January 2025, the Texas-based REIT aims to develop one of the largest energy and data complexes in the world, combining nuclear, gas, and solar power. While still in its development stage and having incurred early losses, Fermi is positioning itself as a major player in the AI-driven data center market through its flagship Project Matador.Read more

28 Sep 2025

Lego has acquired 29 discovery centres from Merlin Entertainments in a deal worth around USD 270 million, aiming to strengthen consumer engagement and expand its global presence. These centres, featuring Lego building zones, creative workshops, and retail spaces, attract about five million visitors annually. The acquisition complements Lego's 1,079 branded stores across 54 markets. Merlin will continue operating 11 Legoland parks under licence, while the centres are spread across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. The move reinforces Lego's commitment to hands-on, creative experiences for fans of all ages.Read more

28 Sep 2025

Sempra is set to sell a USD 10 billion stake in its infrastructure business to a KKR-led consortium, giving the group 65% ownership, while Sempra and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority retain 25% and 10%, respectively. The infrastructure unit is valued at approximately USD 22.2 billion. At the same time, Sempra approved a USD 14 billion expansion of its Port Arthur LNG facility in Texas, which will add two liquefaction trains, storage, and support facilities, increasing capacity by 13 million tonnes annually with operations expected in 2030-31. The move is part of Sempra's strategy to streamline operations and improve earnings per share from 2027.Read more