U.S. Office Demand Hits Strongest Growth Streak Since 2022
The U.S. office market posted its third consecutive quarter of net absorption in Q1 2026, the first such streak since mid‑2022, according to NAIOP’s latest forecast. A rare decline in total office inventory—driven by conversions and demolitions exceeding new construction by 3 million sq ft—helped push the vacancy rate down to 11.8%. Demand remains focused on premium, urban properties, especially from technology and finance firms, while overall leasing activity shows early signs of slowing. NAIOP projects another 31.2 million sq ft of net absorption for the rest of 2026 and 30.1 million sq ft in 2027.
Property Prices Are Down in Dubai. Is It a War-Induced Blip, or Something More Serious?
Dubai’s property market, which surged roughly 60% between 2022 and early 2025, is now feeling the strain of the Iran conflict. Real‑estate transaction volumes fell 37% year‑on‑year and 49% month‑on‑month in the first 12 days of March, according to Goldman...
DOWNLOAD: PERE Credit’s Real Estate Lending Deals
PERE Credit has released a downloadable data snapshot that tracks the most significant commercial property financing transactions across U.S. debt markets. The dataset is refreshed every Tuesday, offering up‑to‑date information on loan sizes, lenders, and property types. Access is gated...
Mortgage Groups Urge FHFA to Modernize Appraisals
Mortgage industry groups sent a joint letter to FHFA supporting President Trump’s March executive order and urging a modernization of appraisal practices. They advocate expanding hybrid valuation methods that use scanning technology, which can cut appraisal costs and time by...
Aland Equity Group Securing a Massive Property Pipeline to Transform Funds Management
Aland Equity Group (ASX: AEG) announced a strategic expansion into property funds management, leveraging exclusive rights to a pipeline of 4,200 residential lots and a 100,000 m² industrial hub in regional NSW and the ACT. The company will operate the assets...
European Partnership to Target Secondary Real Estate NPL Trades
European investors have launched a new partnership centered on secondary market real‑estate non‑performing loans (NPLs). Luxembourg‑based APS Holding will lead the effort, targeting the residual slices of larger NPL portfolios that original buyers have left behind. The collaboration seeks to...
S3 Capital Provides $131.5M Construction Loan to Edge Property Group for Washington Heights Student Housing
Edge Property Group secured a $131.5 million construction loan from S3 Capital to fund a 28‑story, 276‑unit student housing project at 465 West 165th Street in Washington Heights, Manhattan. The financing also refinances existing debt and expands S3’s presence in...
Quintain Secures $240M Government-Backed Loan for Wembley BTR Schemes
Quintain has secured a £188.8m (≈$240M) government-backed loan to fund two build‑to‑rent schemes in Wembley, comprising 665 homes on its 85‑acre mixed‑use estate. The financing will support the development under the Quintain Living platform.
YourTRIBE Secures $60M Senior Investment Loan From Investec Bank to Refinance London PBSA Scheme
YourTRIBE, a purpose-built student accommodation operator, has secured a $60 million senior investment loan from Investec Bank to refinance its Elephant and Castle scheme in London. The loan will refinance the PBSA project, providing liquidity for the operator. The financing...