23 Jan 2026

U.S. investors are warning that President Donald Trump's executive order restricting Wall Street firms from buying single-family homes may push house prices higher rather than improve affordability. While the move aims to reduce competition from large investors, market participants argue that the core issue remains limited housing supply. Measures such as encouraging sales to individuals and potentially allowing 401(k) funds for down payments could boost demand without addressing supply constraints. Although home price growth has slowed recently, investors fear the policy may worsen long-term affordability challenges.Read more

23 Jan 2026

ITC Properties Group Ltd has suspended trading of its shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, effective from 9:00 a.m. this week, pending the release of material, non-public information. The stock, listed under code 0199.HK, is subject to regulatory procedures that ensure all investors have simultaneous access to important updates. Such trading halts are commonly used by companies to provide strategic or financial disclosures without causing sudden market fluctuations. Investors are now awaiting the announcement to understand its potential effects on the company's operations and share value.Read more

23 Jan 2026

Japanese real estate developer Mitsui Fudosan is planning to invest more than 450 billion yen (USD 2.84 billion) in rental housing projects across the southern United States by fiscal 2030. The investment targets fast-growing Sun Belt markets, including states like Texas, Georgia, and Arizona, where housing demand is rising. The company plans to fund the developments while collaborating with local contractors for construction. Mitsui Fudosan's move comes as it seeks to expand its overseas operations, diversify its portfolio, and offset slower growth and labor challenges in Japan's domestic real estate market.Read more

23 Jan 2026

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has made its first foray into global debt markets this year, raising USD 2 billion through a 10-year Islamic bond that attracted robust investor interest. Order books crossed USD 11 billion, enabling the sovereign wealth fund to tighten pricing significantly from initial guidance. The successful issuance comes as the nearly USD 1 trillion fund continues to mobilise capital to support the Kingdom's Vision 2030 programme, which envisages large-scale investments across infrastructure, industry and the private sector. The deal also reflects sustained appetite for Gulf sovereign and quasi-sovereign debt, with rating agencies expecting the region to remain a major source of dollar bond and sukuk supply through the year, despite global economic and geopolitical uncertainties.Read more

23 Jan 2026

Cinda Real Estate Co Ltd has forecast a net loss of 7.6 billion yuan to 8.2 billion yuan for 2025, underlining the ongoing strain on China's real estate industry. The loss, equivalent to USD 1.09 billion to USD 1.18 billion, reflects weak property sales, pressure on asset values, and tight financing conditions. Despite gradual policy support for the sector, developers such as Cinda continue to face challenges from legacy projects, slow cash flows, and the need to stabilise balance sheets in a subdued market environment.Read more

23 Jan 2026

Workspace Group announced that its CEO, Lawrence Hutchings, is stepping down and will be succeeded by Charlie Green, co-founder of The Office Group. The leadership change follows pressure from major shareholder Saba Capital, led by Boaz Weinstein, which holds around 13.5% of Workspace and had recommended a managed wind-down of the company. The decision marks a significant shift in the firm's management at a time when investor influence is shaping strategic choices. Charlie Green is expected to bring new direction and experience from the flexible office sector.Read more

23 Jan 2026

Foxtons Group PLC has announced the acquisition of Birmingham-based estate agency FleetMilne as part of its regional expansion strategy. The deal is valued at GBP 3.2 million, including a deferred component of GBP 0.8 million. FleetMilne's established presence in Birmingham's residential market provides Foxtons with immediate local scale outside London. The company expects the acquisition to be earnings accretive from 2026, reflecting confidence in the business's integration and performance. The move highlights Foxtons continued focus on building a more geographically diversified portfolio.Read more

22 Jan 2026

Australian shares ended at a one-week low as losses in banking stocks outweighed gains in the mining sector. The S&P/ASX 200 fell for a third consecutive session, dragged down by financials amid concerns that interest rates may remain elevated for longer. Rate-sensitive real estate and consumer stocks also weakened. In contrast, miners closed at a record high, supported by strong production numbers from Rio Tinto and continued strength in gold stocks. New Zealand equities also declined ahead of key inflation data.Read more

22 Jan 2026

British Land Company Plc has reaffirmed its guidance to deliver underlying earnings per share of at least 28.5 pence for FY26, as stated in its third-quarter trading update released earlier this week. The company also expects underlying EPS growth of at least 6 per cent in FY27, indicating stable income prospects. The update reflects continued confidence in portfolio performance, supported by asset quality, leasing activity, and disciplined capital management. British Land's strategy of focusing on resilient office and retail park assets continues to underpin its earnings outlook.Read more

22 Jan 2026

Tianjin Jintou State-owned Urban Development Co Ltd has projected a net loss of 1.4 billion yuan to 1.5 billion yuan for the 2025 financial year, according to a filing released in the past week. The estimated loss translates to about USD 201.05 million to USD 215.41 million. While the company did not outline specific reasons, the forecast comes at a time when China's urban development and real estate-linked firms continue to face pressure from a slow property market, constrained funding access, and subdued project returns.Read more