28 Jan 2026

Stendorren Fastigheter AB has entered into an agreement to acquire a fully leased property portfolio in Helsinki for SEK 1.3 billion. The company expects the transaction to lift income from property management per share by 13 percent on an annual basis. The assets have an average remaining lease term of just over three years, ensuring stable near-term cash flows. The acquisition will be funded through existing cash and bank financing, with closing planned for 20 February 2026, further strengthening Stend's Nordic portfolio.Read more

28 Jan 2026

Brandywine Realty Trust has announced the tax characteristics of its distributions for the 2025 financial year. The update provides shareholders with clarity on how the distributions should be treated for tax purposes, including possible classification as ordinary income, capital gains, or return of capital. Such disclosures are part of the REIT's standard compliance process and assist investors in accurate tax planning. The company, which owns and manages office and mixed-use properties across the US, has a history of issuing similar updates annually to maintain transparency.Read more

27 Jan 2026

Plymouth Industrial REIT Inc has secured shareholder approval for its acquisition by Makarora, clearing a major procedural hurdle for the transaction. The vote reflects investor backing for the proposed deal as the company moves toward completion, pending regulatory and other standard clearances. Plymouth operates a portfolio of single-tenant industrial properties across several US markets. The acquisition aligns with a broader trend of consolidation in the industrial REIT space, as firms seek scale, stability, and flexibility amid shifting capital market conditions and evolving investor expectations.Read more

27 Jan 2026

MRV&Co has finalized the sale of its Marine Creek and Tucker assets in the United States for USD 18.3 million, as disclosed in a recent regulatory filing. The transaction reflects the company's ongoing efforts to rationalize its international portfolio and release capital tied up in non-core overseas properties. The assets were part of MRV&Co's earlier US expansion, which has been gradually reviewed in recent years. The sale is consistent with the company's focus on liquidity, balance sheet strength, and prioritizing its core housing business.Read more

27 Jan 2026

Singapore-listed Straits Trading Company has agreed to sell a logistics property in South Korea through its joint venture, Sky Logis Private Real Estate Investment, for around SGD 378 million, equivalent to approximately USD 296 million. The asset being divested is the Arenas Yeongjong Logistics Center located in Incheon, a key logistics hub serving the Seoul metropolitan region. The buyer has been identified as a major South Korean financial institution acting as trustee of a private trust. Straits Trading holds an effective 47.3 per cent interest in Sky Logis and will realise its share of the proceeds following completion. The company said the transaction is scheduled to close later this month, subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals and the fulfilment of standard representations and warranties. The sale forms part of Straits Trading's ongoing portfolio optimisation strategy.Read more

27 Jan 2026

The World Bank has approved a USD 815 million long-term financing package for the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydropower Project in Bhutan, where Tata Power holds a 40 per cent stake. The remaining 60 per cent interest in the special purpose vehicle is owned by Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corporation. The funding comprises a mix of grants, credits and loans from the World Bank Group, including support from the International Development Association, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Finance Corporation. The project, structured under a public-private partnership model, is expected to generate over 4,500 GWh of clean electricity annually, with around 80 per cent of output supplied to India. Once operational, the project is expected to significantly expand Bhutan's installed power capacity and strengthen cross-border clean energy trade.Read more

27 Jan 2026

President Trump has rejected his adviser's suggestion to let Americans use 401(k) funds for home purchases, citing the strong performance of retirement accounts. Despite rising stock markets, he is prioritizing homeownership and affordability through policy measures like restricting institutional investors in housing and instructing the purchase of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac bonds to lower mortgage rates. However, economists warn that supply constraints and regulatory barriers could limit the impact of these moves, potentially increasing prices if demand rises faster than housing availability.Read more

27 Jan 2026

New Zealand home prices registered a mild increase in December, supported by stronger sales activity earlier in the month, according to REINZ data released in the past week. Seasonally adjusted median prices rose 0.2 per cent from November and were 1.4 per cent higher year-on-year. Although December is typically a slow period for the housing market, activity levels were higher than seen a year earlier in several regions. The data suggests improving buyer confidence as the market shows early signs of stabilisation after a prolonged downturn.Read more

26 Jan 2026

TECOM Group has acquired an integrated university campus in Dubai International Academic City for AED 125 million, as disclosed during the past week. The campus is located within one of the region's largest education-focused districts, home to multiple international universities and training institutions. The transaction strengthens TECOM Group's exposure to education-linked real estate assets and aligns with its broader strategy of expanding income-generating properties across specialised business districts. Dubai International Academic City continues to benefit from steady demand driven by student enrolments and institutional presence.Read more

26 Jan 2026

China's rural banks are struggling to sell a growing number of foreclosed properties despite offering discounts of up to 30%, highlighting the depth of the country's property downturn. Listings on JD.com show sharp increases in bank-led auctions across several provinces, with many properties failing to attract buyers. Falling home prices, weak sales and past developer defaults have eroded collateral values, while maturing COVID-era loans are adding to distressed assets. Analysts warn that foreclosures could rise sharply in the coming years, increasing pressure on banks and the housing market.Read more