Letting Agencies Rethink Strategies as Landlord Exodus Accelerates
Letting agents anticipate a 71% plunge in buy‑to‑let investors this year, according to Iamproperty’s survey of more than 320 agencies. The sharp decline forces a strategic shift from landlord‑driven expansion toward owner‑occupier sales and needs‑based services, prompting agencies to allocate more resources to sales transactions and diversify revenue streams. Agents are also reevaluating staffing structures and skill sets as volume lettings wane, while rising rents collide with a shrinking stock of rental properties. Regulatory pressure, especially the upcoming Renters’ Rights legislation, fuels landlord exits, leaving only 26% of agents optimistic about the market.
Flipping Consigned to History as Profits Diminish
Flipping homes in England and Wales fell to 1.5 % of transactions in 2025, the lowest share in a decade, as higher stamp‑duty charges erode margins. Average post‑SDLT profit dropped from £36,500 (≈ $45,600) in 2015 to £16,390 (≈ $20,500) in 2025, a...
Geopolitical Tensions May Bolster Hong Kong Office Demand as Gulf Capital Looks East
Analysts say the US‑Israel conflict with Iran and rising oil prices are prompting Gulf investors to seek stable financial hubs, bolstering demand for premium office space in Hong Kong. Leasing activity slowed in March, with 42 transactions versus 76 in...
KKR Unit to Boost Buying in 450 Trillion Yen Japan Property Market
KKR’s Japan real‑estate arm, KJRM Holdings, announced a major push to buy corporate‑owned properties as Japanese firms accelerate divestitures. The firm estimates the addressable market at roughly ¥450 trillion (about $3 trillion) and says its own holdings grew 20% to ¥2.5 trillion ($16.7 bn)...
CLI Real Estate Credit Fund Raises US$320 Million in Final Close - #Wealth #AssetManagement #AssetFinance
CapitaLand Investment Limited completed the final close of its second real‑estate credit vehicle, the CapitaLand Asia Pacific Credit Programme II, securing US$320 million in equity commitments. The raise pushes the fund’s assets under management to roughly US$600 million. The fund targets real‑estate‑backed...
Lower Capital Charge Eyed for Green Home Lending
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is seeking feedback on a draft circular that would assign a 20 percent credit risk weight to sustainable housing loans, down from the current 50 percent weight for standard home mortgages. By lowering the risk weight,...
PORTUGAL CRACKS DOWN ON SHORT-TERM TOURIST RENTALS
Portugal is sharply reducing short‑term tourist rentals, with total registrations projected to fall below 90,000 by spring 2026, down from nearly 126,000 months earlier. Authorities have withdrawn about 7,000 permits since December 2025 and flagged another 10,700 listings for removal,...
A Real Estate Investor with 4 Cash-Flowing Rentals Explains the 1% Rule He Follows to Find Profitable Properties
Film composer Atif Afzal applies the real‑estate “1% rule”—monthly rent at least 1% of purchase price—to select cash‑flowing rentals. Since 2019 he has acquired four properties in Monroe, New York, generating roughly $5,300 in monthly cash flow, with purchase rent‑to‑price ratios...
Cobble Hill’s Luxury Moment Is Just Getting Started
Actors Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz sold their Cobble Hill townhouse for nearly $12 million, roughly double the $6.8 million they paid nine years ago. A second Cobble Hill property recently closed at $7 million, earning the top spot on Compass’ weekly luxury report. Limited...
3 Real Estate ETFs Paying Over 3% That Retirees Are Using to Hedge Inflation
Retirees seeking inflation protection are turning to three REIT ETFs that each offer at least a 3% dividend yield. iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF (USRT) provides broad market exposure with a ultra‑low 0.08% expense ratio and a 3% yield. iShares...
These Forces Could Push up Canada’s Home Prices Later This Year: FP Video
Financial Post’s video series highlights several macro forces that could lift Canadian home prices in the second half of 2026. Jason Mercer of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board expects price appreciation as inventory remains tight and demand stays robust....
Sumitomo Forestry Bets Big on US Housing Market, Eyeing Local Majors
Japanese construction giant Sumitomo Forestry announced a $4.2 billion acquisition of U.S. builder Tri Pointe Homes, expanding its North‑American footprint. The purchase is expected to increase Sumitomo's U.S. housing supply by roughly 60%, giving it a sizable platform in a market facing...
House Prices Across Europe: Which Countries Saw the Highest Rises in 2025?
European house prices rose 5.5% YoY in Q4 2025 as mortgage rates stabilised, reigniting buyer demand. Hungary led the surge with a 21.2% increase, while Portugal, Croatia and Spain posted double‑digit gains above 16%. Central and Eastern European markets outpaced the...
Why Brokers Should Leverage Construction Lending to Capture Investor Business
Mortgage brokers can tap a growing investor market as the U.S. faces a chronic housing shortage. About 30% of all mortgage transactions now involve investors, many of whom need construction, fix‑and‑flip, and bridge financing. Institutional capital has entered the construction‑loan...
Western Alliance Provides $78M Financing for Low-Income Housing in Mission District
Western Alliance Bank is committing $77.9 million in construction financing and Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit equity to The Marvel, a 400‑unit permanent supportive housing project in San Francisco’s Mission District. The development, the city’s largest affordable‑housing effort in the area, will break...
AI Tenants Double Their NYC Leasing Activity Year Over Year
AI companies are leasing New York office space at twice last year's pace, according to JLL, with leasing volume through March already representing half of the projected full‑year 2025 total. The average lease size jumped from 16,600 to 34,500 square...
FIRST DRAFT LIVE: 'More To Fix In '26': TruAmerica CEO On U.S. Multifamily's Reality Check
TruAmerica Multifamily CEO Bob Hart warned that the sector’s reset, which began in 2022, is far from over. Vacancy rates climbed through the second half of 2025 as a wave of new units hit the market, flattening rent growth nationwide....
This $3B Builder Moves From California to Arizona—Signaling Something About the Housing Market’s Next Decade
KB Home, a $3 billion market‑cap builder, announced it will move its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to Tempe, Arizona, with the transition beginning in spring 2027. The relocation is designed to centralize executive leadership, cut operating costs and place the firm in...
Hotel Industry News Today – April 10, 2026 | Hotel News Resource
The hotel sector is being reshaped by several converging trends. In Europe, budget hotels are gaining share, allowing large chains to outpace independent operators. India’s under‑penetrated market is set to become one of the world’s largest, attracting both domestic and...
Colliers: Iran War To Increase Real Estate Capital Costs, Drive Warehouse Demand
The Iran‑U.S. cease‑fire has kept oil near $90 a barrel, sustaining inflation and pushing the 10‑year Treasury yield to about 4.3%. Colliers warns that higher inflation expectations will raise real‑estate capital costs, tightening financing for commercial properties, especially industrial and...
FHA Premium Cuts Move Market Shares, Not the Affordability Needle
The Federal Housing Administration’s recent mortgage‑insurance‑premium (MIP) reductions have not lowered overall housing costs but have instead shifted market share from GSE‑backed loans to FHA. Empirical analysis shows a 2.5‑point boost in price appreciation in neighborhoods with high FHA presence...
European Hotel Investment Defied 2025’s Uncertainty. The Next Test Is Already Here.
European hotel investment proved resilient in 2025, closing with over €14.6 billion (≈$17.1 billion) across 267 deals despite a turbulent global backdrop. Capital deployment stayed above €3.4 billion (≈$4 billion) each quarter, reflecting structural demand rather than fleeting opportunism. Upscale properties led the market,...
Loans in Focus: Bank Pekao Backs Panattoni’s Polish Development, NIB Issues Its First Sustainability‑linked Real Estate Loan, OakNorth Finances Temporary...
Bank Pekao has extended a €22.5 million (≈$24.5 million) development loan to Panattoni for a build‑to‑suit manufacturing facility in Łódź, Poland. The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) issued its first sustainability‑linked real‑estate loan, marking a milestone in green financing. In the UK, OakNorth...
Self-Storage Adaptive Reuse Offers Cost, Zoning, Synergistic Benefits
Self‑storage operators are increasingly converting existing buildings rather than building new facilities, a trend driven by lower costs and zoning flexibility. A StorageCafe report shows 3.8 million square feet—about 7.2% of upcoming storage development—are adaptive‑reuse projects, with Irving, Texas leading the...
D.C. Coworking Market 'Turning The Corner' After Slow Covid Recovery
After lagging behind other metros during the pandemic, Washington, D.C.’s coworking sector is now showing robust recovery. Yardi Kube data shows total coworking inventory rose 14% year‑over‑year to 7.4 M SF, with 900 K SF added in the past year alone. Operators such as Industrious...
Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $400,000 Home at a 6.37% Rate
Mortgage rates slipped to a 6.37% average for 30‑year fixed loans in the week ending April 9, a 9‑basis‑point decline from the prior week’s 6.46% peak. The dip translates into a $2,012 monthly principal‑and‑interest payment for a buyer putting 20% down...
Manhattan Retail Tightens as Availability Hits Record Low in Early 2026
Manhattan’s prime retail corridors tightened further in Q1 2026, with overall availability slipping to a record low 13.7%, matching the previous quarter. SoHo saw availability plunge to 9.1%, while the Meatpacking District posted an 11% quarterly rent increase and over...
Self-Storage Aims For Comeback After Slumping U.S. Housing Market Torpedoes Occupancy, Rent Growth
The U.S. self‑storage market is stabilizing after a pandemic‑driven boom, with occupancy slipping to about 92% and rent growth flattening at 0.1% in 2025. Transaction activity surged nearly 40% year‑over‑year, reaching roughly $5 billion, while institutional players returned, highlighted by Public...
Rising Borrowing Costs Strain Canadian Homeowners, Survey Finds
A TD survey shows Canadian homeowners are bracing for higher mortgage costs, with 56% planning to cut household spending and 64% opting for fixed‑rate renewals. Financial anxiety is widespread—67% feel uneasy about upcoming renewals—yet only 9% will start renewal talks...
REIT M&A Activity Drives Strong Week for Dividend Dogs ETF
The ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (RDOG) posted a 4.3% weekly gain, the strongest among all ALPS funds, as REIT consolidation boosted several top holdings. Tower operators SBA Communications and Crown Castle surged after takeover interest and a restructuring plan...
Rates Retreat From Seven-Month High, Offering Spring Buyers a Modest Reprieve
Mortgage rates slipped to 6.37% for the week ending April 9, easing from a seven‑month high of 6.46% the week before. New home listings dropped 10% year‑over‑year, the steepest weekly decline since the January winter storm, while active inventory remains 3.9%...
Study: EV Charging Offers 'Lucrative Opportunity' For Commercial Property Owners
A new Knight Frank study finds that the rapid growth of electric‑vehicle (EV) adoption in the United Kingdom is turning EV charging points into a lucrative asset class for commercial property owners. Rental values for viable charging locations have doubled,...
Jumbo Lending Playbook: Automation, Overlays and ROI
Lenders are increasingly using automated underwriting systems (AUS) to originate jumbo mortgages, aiming to cut complexity while meeting tighter investor overlays. Borrowers face stricter debt‑to‑income ratios and higher rates, though some jumbo pricing can dip below conforming levels when secondary‑market...
It’s Buy O’Clock Somewhere: The 8 Metros Where Home Shoppers Have the Upper Hand Right Now
Realtor.com’s new Market Clock tool maps housing conditions across the 50 largest U.S. metros, revealing eight genuine buyer’s markets: Atlanta, Austin, Jacksonville, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Tampa and Riverside, CA. These metros show abundant for‑sale listings, price reductions and longer time‑on‑market,...
Unite Lines up £500m Asset Pipeline for Sale over Next 12 Months
UK commercial‑real‑estate owner Unite has announced a £500 million (≈$635 million) pipeline of assets slated for sale over the next year. The disposal programme is being accelerated with Goldman Sachs appointed as financial adviser. The assets span office, retail and logistics properties across...
Tritax London Logistics Fund Raises a Further £110m
Tritax London Logistics Fund secured an additional £110 million (≈ $140 million) of equity in Q4 2025, bringing its annual capital raised to £313 million (≈ $400 million). The raise includes a first £100 million (≈ $128 million) commitment from a global multi‑manager representing an Australian super fund, pushing the...
Iroko Zen Buys Dublin Office As Ireland Retains French Appeal
French investment firm Iroko Zen purchased Dublin’s Macken House for €23 million (≈$25 million), its 22nd Irish office asset. The 51,000‑sq‑ft, fully let building generates €2 million annual rent (~$2.2 million) and holds LEED O+M Gold and B1 energy ratings. The deal highlights continued...
S6 Ep9: How Global Conflict Is Shaping Australia’s Rural Property Market
In a recent "Weekly Grill" episode, Colliers Agribusiness’s Rawdon Briggs and independent valuer Will McClay examined how the Middle East conflict is reshaping Australia’s rural property market. They highlighted resilient beef and cropping sectors, pressure on horticulture, and the influence...
Realty Income’s Sumit Roy: ‘We Were Capital Constrained’
Realty Income, the $60 billion market‑cap net‑lease REIT, disclosed on The PERE Podcast that it has been "capital constrained" for years. To break that limitation, CEO Sumit Roy said the company will tap private fundraising sources rather than relying solely on...
HOUSE PRICE ANALYSIS: Local Property Prices Reflect Regional Trends
UK property prices continue to diverge regionally, with northern cities outperforming while many southern locations remain below 2022 levels. Of the 30 cities tracked, 12 have risen since 2019, 17 are still under their pre‑pandemic peaks and Gloucester is essentially...
Gulf Ceasefire Builds Hopes for Lower Mortgage Rates
The ceasefire in the Gulf has lifted expectations that UK mortgage costs could ease. Capital Economics forecasts average rates for borrowers with 25% deposits falling from about 5% now to roughly 4.3% by January 2027, trimming monthly repayments by around £100...
Solow Building Sets New Record for Manhattan Office Rent
Soloviev Group announced that a private international family office has signed a 10‑year lease for the top floor of the Solow Building at 9 West 57th Street, paying an average $327.50 per rentable square foot. The 5,063‑square‑foot space sets a...
Link Sells Thomson Plaza Retail Space for $196 Million
Link Real Estate Investment Trust sold the Swing By @ Thomson Plaza retail space in Singapore for S$250 million (US$196 million), a 45% premium over its 2022 purchase price. The transaction, slated for completion in Q2 2026, was bought by Jack Investment and Pangjwee Development. Link’s CIO...
Rental Yields Increase Across Every Region in England and Wales
Rental yields across England and Wales rose to an average of 8.1% in Q1 2026, up 0.7 percentage points year‑on‑year. The North East posted the highest regional yield at 9.8%, while most northern and Midlands areas exceeded 8%. Southern regions improved...
UK Rental Market Splinters as Regional Trends Diverge
In March 2026 the UK rental market displayed stark regional splits, with rents climbing in Scotland and Northern Ireland while London saw a modest decline. Scotland’s average rent hit £1,123 (~$1,425) and Northern Ireland rose to £887 (~$1,127); London fell to...
Significant Drop in UK Property Fall-Throughs
The House Buyer Bureau’s Fall‑Through Index shows UK property deal collapses fell sharply in Q4 2025, with 61,488 transactions – a 25.1% quarter‑on‑quarter decline and 12.9% lower than Q4 2024. Although the average cost per collapse rose slightly to £3,550 (about $4,440),...
Hong Kong Developers Roll Out 1,300 Homes as Prices Edge up on Firmer Demand
Hong Kong developers are set to launch roughly 1,300 residential units in the next weeks, with several projects nudging prices upward as buyer sentiment improves. Sino Land’s La Mirabelle I will release 261 units at HK$15,335‑19,613 per sq ft (≈$1,960‑$2,510), a 1% increase...
Icade Offloads Prime Paris Building in €402m Deal
Icade has completed the sale of a prime mixed‑use building in Paris for €402 million, roughly $435 million. Competitive bidding pushed the price to €33,000 per square metre, about $35,600. The transaction underscores robust demand for high‑quality office and retail space in...
Howard Hanna CEO Confronts Housing Crash Fears
Howard Hanna CEO Hoby Hanna says the U.S. housing market is undergoing a correction, not a crash, citing record homeowner equity, disciplined lending and limited inventory. Home‑price growth slowed to 0.9% year‑over‑year in January 2026, while existing‑home supply remains at...
LoanDepot Taps Figure to Launch 5-Minute Loan Product
LoanDepot announced a partnership with Figure Technology Solutions to launch the 5x5 HomeLoan, a digital mortgage product that can approve borrowers in as little as five minutes and fund loans within five to seven days. The offering integrates Figure’s credit‑underwriting...