Keywords: Real Estate


European commission offices searched in probe over real estate asset sale

Offices of the European Commission were searched Thursday in Brussels as part of an investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) into potential irregularities linked to the sale of real estate assets to the Belgian state. A source close to the case confirmed that police......

China ends credit restrictions that sparked property crisis

China has officially scrapped its "three red lines" policy for real estate developers, lifting the strict credit limits that ignited a debt crisis still rippling through the world's second-largest economy. According to a report from China Real Estate Business, a publication under the Ministry......

Real estate: Yakeey secures Morocco’s largest series a funding round

Moroccan proptech startup Yakeey has reached a major milestone after securing more than 15 million dollars in a Series A funding round, the largest of its kind ever recorded in Morocco. Backed by a diverse group of investors, the operation marks a decisive step in the company’s ambition to build......

Sale of bhv building officially completed, galerias lafayette confirms

The Galeries Lafayette group has announced the completion of the sale of the building that houses the iconic BHV department store, located on Rue de Rivoli in central Paris. The transaction marks a significant step in the group’s real estate strategy, although the identity of the buyer was not......

Switzerland expects housing shortage to worsen in 2026

Switzerland is likely to face a deeper housing shortage in 2026, driven by sustained population growth, economic recovery, and limited residential construction, according to senior housing officials. Martin Tschirren, director of the Federal Office for Housing, warned that structural factors behind......

Construction boom: cement sales surge 10.6% by end of November 2025

Cement sales, a key indicator of construction activity, continued to show strong growth with a 10.6% increase by the end of November 2025, following an 8.9% rise the previous year, according to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF). The increase was driven by several segments, including......

Yakeey and Umnia Bank introduce iBuying to transform Morocco’s real estate market

Moroccan households often face a difficult dilemma when moving to a new home: selling their current property at the right price and time while securing their next purchase. In reality, selling within the desired timeframe is a major challenge, with long negotiations, canceled visits, and buyers who fail......

China vanke’s bond extension request signals renewed unease in property sector

China’s property market faces fresh doubts as state-backed developer China Vanke seeks bondholder approval to delay repayment on a 2 billion yuan ($282.6 million) onshore bond due December 15. This request marks the first public extension for Vanke, a household name with projects across China’s......

Moroccan real estate firm EKTAR secures $100 million for luxury housing project

EKTAR, a leading Moroccan real estate investment firm, has successfully raised over MAD 1 billion ($100 million) in its inaugural fundraising round, partnering with family offices and institutional investors. The funds will be used to develop a premium residential project featuring ELIE SAAB-branded......