AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoREIT Moves: AmFIRST REIT cleared unit-holder approval for a RM331m sale of Menara AmBank, aiming to cut gearing to about 33% and pivot into new buys, including hospital-linked assets. Investor Letters: Baron Real Estate Income Fund reported a Q2 gain of 12.18%, while Carillon’s small-cap growth fund noted Real Estate among its top-performing sectors. Housing Development: Kingston Council is weighing revised plans for two towers beside Unilever’s South London HQ—282 homes total, including co-living and social rent units. Market Pulse: Texas new-home sales sold faster in August (Days on Market down to 109), but sales and pending sales slipped. Homebuyer Safety: A Louisiana sheriff’s office warned of rental scams using stolen sale images and demanding deposits. Cyber Risk: UK property firms saw cyber attacks rise 17% in 2025, with many still lacking cyber insurance. Local Projects: Brooklyn’s historic Bossert Hotel is set to become Ritz-Carlton Residences, with work starting end of year and completion targeted for 2029. Policy/Rules: Dubai clarified landlords can’t charge renewal fees, and tenants must get 90 days’ notice for rent changes.
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