Australia’s Brickworks Feels the Pinch of Declining Construction Activity
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Australia’s Brickworks Feels the Pinch of Declining Construction Activity

September 27, 2024
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Australia’s leading brick manufacturer, Brickworks, has reported a significant financial setback, swinging to a full-year loss for the first time in recent memory. This downturn is attributed to a substantial decline in building activity across the country.   The company recorded a statutory net loss of A$118.9 million (US$81.10 million)

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REA Group Raises the Stakes in Rightmove Takeover Bid
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REA Group Raises the Stakes in Rightmove Takeover Bid

September 23, 2024
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Sydney, Australia – September 23, 2024: In a strategic move to consolidate its position in the global real estate market, Australia’s leading online property portal, REA Group, has sweetened its takeover offer for Britain’s Rightmove. The revised offer, valued at approximately $8.1 billion, represents a significant increase from the initial

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Karnataka Minister Inspired by New York Skyscraper, Eyes Ambitious Bengaluru Projects
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Karnataka Minister Inspired by New York Skyscraper, Eyes Ambitious Bengaluru Projects

September 16, 2024
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Karnataka Minister D.K. Shivakumar has expressed his admiration for New York City’s iconic skyline, particularly the towering skyscrapers that adorn its landscape. After a recent visit to the Top of the Rock observation deck at Rockefeller Center, the minister was visibly impressed by the city’s architectural marvels and their ability

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Microsoft Expands Footprint in Pune’s IT Hub with Strategic Land Acquisition
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Microsoft Expands Footprint in Pune’s IT Hub with Strategic Land Acquisition

September 12, 2024
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Pune, September 12, 2024: Technology giant Microsoft has further solidified its presence in Pune’s thriving IT hub, Hinjewadi, by acquiring a substantial 16.4-acre land parcel for a staggering ₹520 crore. This strategic move underscores Microsoft’s commitment to India and its plans for future growth in the region. The newly acquired

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Indonesian Construction Giant Waskita Secures $2.05 Billion Debt Relief
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Indonesian Construction Giant Waskita Secures $2.05 Billion Debt Relief

September 7, 2024
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Indonesia’s state-owned construction firm, PT Waskita Karya (Waskita), has secured a vital lifeline from its creditors. After a successful negotiation process, Waskita signed a debt restructuring agreement with 21 banks, both domestic and foreign, for a staggering $2.05 billion (Rp 29.2 trillion). This significant debt relief package comes as a

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A Home in Ruins: House Crushed by Tree Listed for Sale
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A Home in Ruins: House Crushed by Tree Listed for Sale

September 6, 2024
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In a bizarre turn of events, a home in the United States has been listed for sale, despite being completely crushed by a fallen tree. The property, located in the town of West Hartford, Connecticut, has become a spectacle for locals and a perplexing proposition for potential buyers. The incident

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China Navigates Housing Market Challenges with Potential Mortgage Rate Cuts
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China Navigates Housing Market Challenges with Potential Mortgage Rate Cuts

September 5, 2024
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China’s once-booming housing market is facing headwinds, prompting the government to consider a strategic intervention. Financial regulators are mulling a potential reduction in mortgage rates for existing loans, aiming to inject some much-needed relief into the sector. The proposed plan involves a two-phased decrease in mortgage rates, totaling 80 basis

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Indian Branded Residences can become a lucrative ground for International Business: Report
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Indian Branded Residences can become a lucrative ground for International Business: Report

September 3, 2024
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The Global Branded Residence market is growing at a notable pace of 12% yearly. Across the globe, branded residence market is expanding its footprint in USA, Thailand, UAE, Portugal, Greece, UK, Brazil, Vietnam, etc. Resurgence in luxury travel, growing propensity to own lifestyle assets, and perception of real estate as

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China’s Home Sales Slump Persists Despite Government Efforts
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China’s Home Sales Slump Persists Despite Government Efforts

September 2, 2024
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China’s real estate market continues to grapple with a persistent slump, despite government efforts to revive the sector. The latest data reveals a further decline in home sales during the month of August, marking the 18th consecutive month of contraction. This prolonged downturn has raised concerns about the broader economic

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Country Garden’s Freefall Deepens Amid China’s Housing Crisis
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Country Garden’s Freefall Deepens Amid China’s Housing Crisis

August 6, 2024
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Country Garden, once a beacon of China’s real estate boom, is now emblematic of the sector’s deepening crisis. The developer’s July sales plummeted by a staggering 72% year-on-year, following a similar 73% decline in June. This dramatic freefall underscores the company’s precarious financial position and the broader challenges facing China’s

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