Real Estate

October 4, 2025 @ 2:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank OakNorth provided a $45 million loan to Aya New York. Established back in 2009 by industry professional Amir Shriki, Aya New York is a Manhattan-based real estate investment company focused on acquiring and repositioning “distressed” and “mismanaged” assets in prime New York… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 4:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move intended to enhance Europe’s real estate sector, global investment firm Blackstone (NYSE:BX) unveiled plans to channel £2 billion ($2.7 billion) in financing to smaller-scale property developers and investors. This commitment, announced this past week, underscores somewhat of a strategic pivot toward nurturing… Read More

September 28, 2025 @ 4:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Schroders Capital, the private markets arm of the global asset manager Schroders, has unveiled a new investment platform dedicated to self-storage assets. Announced recently this month, this launch underscores the firm’s commitment to operational real estate, blending institutional-grade investment with hands-on asset management to deliver… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 11:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the world navigates a post-pandemic economic landscape marked by inflation and geopolitical tensions, the global real estate sector entered 2025 with cautious optimism. PitchBook‘s H1 2025 Global Real Estate Report paints a picture of stabilization after years of turbulence. While fundraising and deal activity… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Estateguru , a pan-European real estate crowdfunding platform, continues to focus on enhancing its business operations, offering investors different avenues to diversify and capitalize on potential opportunities. Recent updates from European investment platform Estateguru highlight key developments: the launch of a Real Estate Auctions section… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 1:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a new alert for UK homeowners, Lloyds Banking Group has spotlighted a looming financial crunch for thousands of mortgage holders. As fixed-rate deals struck during the pandemic-era lows near their end, the banking institution estimates that proactive remortgaging could collectively spare borrowers £1 billion… Read More

September 19, 2025 @ 8:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As a participant in the UK property finance sector, LendInvest (LSE: LINV) continues to focus on product development. As a fintech platform specializing in short-term, development, and buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages, the company has recently unveiled several updates. These initiatives address barriers for aspiring homeowners, strengthen… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 11:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Aven, a fintech aiming to improve credit access for homeowners, has reportedly raised $110 million in a Series E funding round, valuing the company at $2.2 billion. This investment seemingly underscores the confidence in Aven’s approach, which leverages home equity to offer credit cards with… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 3:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US real estate sector continues to challenge expectations, blending  overall growth with stark regional divides and various partnerships aimed at streamlining the property buying and selling process. Recent data from Zillow highlights a market valued at an unprecedented $55.1 trillion as of mid-2025, underscoring… Read More

September 5, 2025 @ 7:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alternative investments platform PeerBerry has welcomed Aventus Biznes, a Polish business lending provider, to its roster of loan originators. This addition appears to underscore PeerBerry’s ongoing efforts to diversify its offerings and adapt to evolving market dynamics. In addition to this, the platform has reported… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 11:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Schroders Capital, the private markets division of global investment manager Schroders, has made significant strides in strengthening its real estate operations with a key leadership appointment in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region and a leasing achievement in the UK. These developments underscore the firm’s commitment… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 8:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Real estate investment platform MetaWealth is working with One United Properties (BVB: ONE) to tokenize €17.9 million of property-backed bonds. The targeted return has been set at 19%, according to a company statement. The bonds are said to be issued under Luxembourg law. One United… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 9:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent analysis by TransUnion (NYSE: TRU), a global firm focused on consumer credit reporting, has uncovered a significant correlation between rising payment-to-income (PTI) ratios and increasing mortgage delinquency rates, offering lenders a critical early warning tool to manage financial risk. Released on August 28,… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 2:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The PitchBook Q3 2025 Quantitative Perspectives: US Market Insights report has provided an analysis of the US private markets amidst a dynamic macroeconomic environment. The report examines trends across private equity, venture capital, real estate, real assets, and private debt, with a particular focus on… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 3:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the UAE capital’s premier international financial center, has recently introduced two significant initiatives aimed at enhancing governance, transparency, and investor confidence in its jurisdiction. These developments—a new real estate-focused permit service and finalized amendments to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority’s… Read More

August 20, 2025 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A significant regulatory update approved by Brazil’s National Monetary Council (CMN) took effect, allowing a single property to be used as collateral in multiple credit transactions. This measure, outlined in CMN Resolution No. 5,197 builds on provisions introduced by Law No. 14,711 and aims to… Read More

August 19, 2025 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a call to modernize the mortgage industry, Michael Tannenbaum, CEO of Figure Technologies, argues that blockchain technology, not outdated federal interventions, holds the key to transforming mortgage markets for the better. In a recent statement on Figure’s official site, Tannenbaum outlined a vision for… Read More

August 19, 2025 @ 11:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowd Street, formerly a real estate investment platform and now a broader marketplace for private securities, has formed a partnership with Callan to support its transition. Currently, Callan advises clients with more than $3 trillion in total assets, working with institutional customers to provide investment… Read More

August 19, 2025 @ 8:54 am By JD Alois  |  

Online investment platform Yieldstreet was the target of an article on CNBC that took umbrage with the platform’s real estate offerings. Yielstreet is a platform that primarily caters to Accredited Investors, providing access to a diverse range of alternative investments, including early-stage firms, real estate,… Read More

August 18, 2025 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In its latest report for Q2 2025, UK Finance has released updated data on mortgage arrears and possessions, shedding light on the state of the UK mortgage market amidst ongoing economic uncertainties. The report highlights a continued decline in mortgage arrears for both homeowner and… Read More