Category: Regulation

The Real Estate Agents Licensing Board (REALB) has issued a strong reminder to real estate professionals across Fiji to uphold the highest ethical and professional standards. In a recent talanoa session, Compliance and Monitoring Officer Meenal Lal disclosed that the Board has received 24 complaints so far this year, with the majority relating to unprofessional…

Folgate Underwriting has announced an increase in its total sum insured per location to £70 million for real estate and property risks. This strategic enhancement reflects the managing general agent’s commitment to supporting larger, more complex commercial property portfolios, providing added confidence to landlords and investors seeking robust insurance solutions. Since the launch of its…

Garbe Industrial Real Estate UK has made a significant strategic acquisition of a prime site near Liverpool, poised to become a state-of-the-art logistics hub serving the North West region. Situated close to one of the UK’s busiest ports, this development is set to enhance supply chain efficiency and meet growing demand for modern distribution facilities….

Applied Systems’ recent announcement to withdraw its flagship broker management system, Applied Epic, from the UK market represents a notable moment for the insurance broking sector. Since its introduction in 2016, Applied Epic has established itself as a leading cloud-based platform, trusted by over 100 UK brokers for its comprehensive functionality and seamless integration capabilities….

Neuberger Berman Real Estate Securities Income Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NRO) has announced a strategic amendment to its leverage arrangements, transitioning from a revolving credit facility to a margin facility. In addition, the Fund has increased its committed debt financing from $70 million to $90 million. This adjustment reflects the Fund’s intent to better align…

The UK housebuilding sector has experienced a notable upswing, with investor confidence rising sharply on the back of government policy signals and improving market conditions. Over the past five days, shares in Vistry Group climbed more than 20%, while Crest Nicholson gained 11.3%. Other major developers including Barratt Developments, Bellway, and Persimmon each posted increases…

Tucked away in the Norfolk countryside lies one of the most extensive and least understood royal estates in the United Kingdom Sandringham Estate. Spanning 20,000 acres and encompassing approximately 700 properties, the estate is a significant private holding of King Charles III. Despite its scale and importance, very little is publicly known about the estate’s…

Climate change is rapidly altering the landscape of the UK housing market, with low-income homeowners in flood-prone areas facing growing financial vulnerability. Researchers at Bayes Business School’s Real Estate Research Center warn that increasing flood risk could soon render many homes uninsurable and unmortgageable, effectively trapping owners in properties they cannot sell or leave. This…

High-net-worth (HNW) families in Singapore are increasingly venturing beyond domestic borders to invest in global real estate, driven by a mix of strategic diversification, currency hedging, and educational planning. According to a fact sheet released for the Global Property Expo 2025, rising affluence and global mobility are accelerating cross-border property acquisitions, particularly among affluent households…

Beneath a quiet residential estate on Brooklands Avenue lies one of Cambridge’s most unexpected landmarks: a Cold War-era nuclear bunker, once designed to withstand the collapse of civilisation. Constructed in 1953 and expanded in the 1960s, the facility was part of the UK’s national defence infrastructure, intended to serve as a Regional Seat of Government…