18 Mar 2026

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp has amended its secured revolving funding facility to extend its maturity to the end of 2026, according to a recent regulatory filing. The move reflects the company's effort to strengthen its liquidity position and ensure continued access to capital amid evolving market conditions. Such extensions are typically aimed at improving financial flexibility and managing refinancing risks. The development comes at a time when real estate financing globally is seeing cautious lender sentiment, making long-term funding arrangements important for stability and ongoing operations.Read more

18 Mar 2026

Citigroup has appointed Indran Thana as managing director and head of real estate for its investment banking business in the ASEAN region. Based in Singapore, Thana is expected to assume the role in June 2026. He joins from UBS, where he led the real estate, lodging and leisure sector across Asia. With earlier experience at DBS Bank, Maybank Investment Bank and Amanah Capital, Thana brings long-standing regional sector expertise. In his new role, he will report to Matthew Nimtz with a matrix reporting line to Ben Connolly, strengthening Citi's real estate advisory presence in ASEAN.Read more

17 Mar 2026

Acrophyte Hospitality Trust has terminated the proposed sale of the Hyatt Place Memphis Primacy Parkway property in the United States. The decision marks a change in the trust's earlier plan to divest the hotel asset as part of its portfolio management strategy. While the company had previously explored selling the property, the transaction will no longer move forward. Acrophyte Hospitality Trust, listed in Singapore, continues to review opportunities to manage and optimise its hospitality assets across markets. The development reflects the trust's ongoing approach to evaluating its portfolio and adjusting plans depending on market conditions and strategic priorities.Read more

17 Mar 2026

Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust has acquired a freehold temperature-controlled logistics facility in the Netherlands for EUR 35 million through its manager, Stoneweg EREIT Management. The acquisition strengthens the trust�s logistics and cold-chain portfolio in Europe, where demand for specialised storage linked to food, pharmaceuticals and e-commerce continues to grow. Temperature-controlled logistics assets are considered a resilient segment due to stable tenant demand and long-term lease structures. The deal forms part of the trust�s broader strategy to expand its European logistics platform and enhance income-generating assets within its portfolio.Read more

17 Mar 2026

China's housing market remained under pressure as new home prices continued to decline in February, reflecting the prolonged stress in the country's property sector. Official data showed prices fell both annually and monthly, while most cities recorded declines. Although some top-tier cities such as Beijing and Shanghai showed slight improvement, demand remained weak in many lower-tier markets due to high inventory and slow economic sentiment. The downturn, which began after stricter borrowing rules for developers, continues to affect consumer confidence and economic activity. Policymakers are focusing on stabilising the sector through structural reforms rather than returning to debt-led growth.Read more

17 Mar 2026

Sweden-based Prisma Properties AB has acquired a retail property in Lahti, Finland, as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the Nordic discount retail segment. The acquisition was completed at a property value of about EUR 9.6 million. The asset is fully leased on long-term agreements with a lease duration of around 11 years and generates an annual rental income of about EUR 750,000. The deal aligns with the company's focus on investing in retail properties anchored by discount operators across the Nordic region. The acquisition further expands Prisma's portfolio in Finland, a market where the company has been gradually increasing its investments.Read more

17 Mar 2026

Major homebuilders in the United Kingdom have raised concerns that the ongoing conflict involving Iran could further strain the housing market, which is already facing weak demand and affordability challenges. Rising oil and energy prices are expected to increase the cost of construction materials, while higher mortgage rates may make it harder for buyers to purchase homes. Developers such as Berkeley Group, Vistry, Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey, and Barratt Redrow have highlighted risks to demand, profitability, and construction costs. Although some indicators show early recovery in sales enquiries, geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty continue to affect the sector's outlook.Read more

17 Mar 2026

Chinese property developer Fantasia Holdings has presented detailed terms of its offshore debt restructuring as it attempts to address about USD 4.66 billion in liabilities. The Shenzhen-based firm plans to settle creditor claims through a mix of new equity, mandatory convertible bonds and long-term secured notes. The proposal also includes conversion of a shareholder loan into equity and a fresh loan injection from its controlling shareholder. Fantasia had defaulted during the wider crisis in China's real estate sector in 2021. The restructuring plan forms part of ongoing efforts by several Chinese developers to stabilise finances and reach agreements with creditors.Read more

17 Mar 2026

Dar Al Majid Real Estate Company has increased its credit facility to SAR 684.5 million to support the expansion of its real estate business and the development of upcoming projects. The additional funding is expected to strengthen the company's financial capacity and help accelerate construction and project delivery. The move reflects the developer's focus on expanding its project pipeline and meeting growing demand in the property sector. Companies in the region have increasingly been using credit facilities and bank financing to support development activity, particularly as real estate markets in Saudi Arabia continue to see investment and infrastructure growth.Read more

17 Mar 2026

The administration of Donald Trump has introduced two executive orders aimed at improving housing affordability in the United States by reducing regulatory barriers in residential construction and reviewing rules affecting mortgage lending. The measures are intended to address high home prices and elevated mortgage rates that have made homeownership difficult for many buyers, particularly first-time purchasers. Federal agencies have been directed to review permitting, environmental requirements, and lending rules that may slow housing supply or restrict credit. The move forms part of the government's broader economic agenda as political attention on housing affordability increases ahead of the midterm elections.Read more