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What changed in real estate regulation and policy this week?
Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.
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The U.S. Opportunity Zone program has been made permanent, replacing the previous 2026 deadline with a new framework starting January 1, 2027.
Read at accountingtoday.com ↗03
Wealthy New York City residents are facing challenges in avoiding a new tax on second homes.
Read at businessinsider.com ↗04
The UK government announced a £10bn investment from the Affordable Homes Programme to build 70,000 homes outside London, with 60% designated for social renting.
Read at theguardian.com ↗05
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) submitted a rezoning proposal on Friday, August 21, 2026, for a city-owned site in East Harlem, Manhattan.
Read at commercialobserver.com ↗What funding rounds and acquisitions happened in real estate this week?
The week’s notable investments, financing rounds, acquisitions and strategic deals.
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The Italian Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) approved the acquisition of grocery retailer Emmeci and property firm Mega by Unes Maxi, a subsidiary of Gruppo Finiper Canova.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗07
JLL Capital Markets secured floating-rate acquisition financing for the 351-key Hyatt Regency Savannah hotel located in the Historic District of Savannah, Georgia.
Read at lodgingmagazine.com ↗08
Multifamily development firm Cortland sold the Portofino Place Apartments complex in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Fairfield Residential for $208 million in August 2026.
Read at commercialobserver.com ↗09
Meridian Group, Harrison Street Asset Management, and HLM Associates have acquired a five-building office portfolio totaling 431,000 square feet in Chantilly, Virginia.
Read at commercialobserver.com ↗10
Highline Hospitality Partners acquired a dual-branded AC Hotel and Element property located near the Riverwalk in San Antonio.
Read at hoteldive.com ↗11
Kabani Hotel Group has brokered three hotel transactions in the United States, including the $7.225 million sale of Comfort Inn Gainesville – University Area, the $6 million sale of La Quinta Inn & Suites Fort Myers Airport, and the $5.25 million sale of a facility in Lithia Springs, GA.
Read at hotelbusiness.com ↗12
The nonprofit Uplifters Foundation plans to issue up to $250 million in municipal bonds through the California Public Finance Authority to fund the construction of 60 new homes in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗13
Highline Hospitality Partners has acquired the dual-branded AC Hotel and Element San Antonio Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas.
Read at hospitalitynet.org ↗8 of 23 funding and m&a events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What products launched in real estate this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Peachtree Group and Merritt Development Group have opened the 171-suite Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio, Texas.
Read at hotelsmag.com ↗15
VASO Global has received approval from the Dumfries and Galloway Council to build a housing project in Closeburn, Scotland, using prefabricated panels made from recycled glass.
Read at energylivenews.com ↗16
A'ila Developments is launching a $1 billion master-planned longevity village in Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia, anchored by TheLifeCo Saint Lucia.
Read at hospitalitynet.org ↗17
Kinsmen Property Group has filed a land use application with the New York City Department of City Planning to develop 322 mixed-income homes at 156-166 Bowery in Manhattan.
Read at commercialobserver.com ↗18
Westbridge Realty Group has filed plans with the New York City Department of Buildings to construct three residential buildings in the Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx.
Read at commercialobserver.com ↗What financial results were reported in real estate this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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Developer Yisroel Berger secured a $70 million nonrecourse, interest-only loan from Dwight Investment Management to refinance the Cosmo 440 multifamily tower in Newark, New Jersey.
Read at commercialobserver.com ↗20
Singapore-listed Elite UK REIT has secured a £50M sustainability-linked Murabaha finance facility from Malayan Banking and RHB Bank to fund a UK property acquisition and refinance debt.
Read at bisnow.com ↗21
In 2025, the Romanian retail sector reached a record turnover of €42 billion, marking a 5.6% increase from 2024 and a 77% rise since 2019.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗22
Banyan Street Capital and Independencia Asset Management secured $53.5 million in refinancing for the Doral Center office complex in Doral, Florida, from Wells Fargo.
Read at commercialobserver.com ↗23
Commercial Observer reports significant commercial real estate activity in late August 2026, including major office leases by KeyBank in New York and Sheppard in Washington, D.C. Notable transactions include a $67 million office portfolio acquisition in Chantilly, Virginia, and $277 million in construction financing for a residential project in Jersey City. Additionally, the proptech sector raised $4.53 billion in seed funding during the first half of 2026.
Read at commercialobserver.com ↗24
In the first half of 2026, U.S. lenders initiated foreclosure proceedings on over 227,500 properties, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Read at bisnow.com ↗What court rulings and legal actions hit real estate this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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Charles Perrottet, brother of former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet, testified before the Independent Commission against Corruption (Icac) in New South Wales, Australia, on August 28, 2026.
Read at theguardian.com ↗26
A Hong Kong court has ruled that PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd. must remain a defendant in a multibillion-dollar lawsuit.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗27
Zillow Group reached a settlement with the FTC and attorneys general from five U.S. states regarding its multifamily rental listings partnership with Redfin.
Read at propmodo.com ↗28
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general from Arizona, Connecticut, New York, Virginia, and Washington have reached a settlement with Zillow and Redfin regarding an antitrust case.
Read at theverge.com ↗29
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in New South Wales, Australia, is investigating allegations that Charles Perrottet, brother of former premier Dominic Perrottet, shared recordings to assist property developer Jean Nassif.
Read at theguardian.com ↗What incidents and outages hit real estate this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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On August 22, 2026, the Hawk Fire began near Somersett, Reno, Nevada, forcing 90,000 people onto evacuation notice and destroying dozens of homes.
Read at grist.org ↗What partnerships were announced in real estate this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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Hilton has signed an agreement to open the Maravé Manuel Antonio, LXR Hotels & Resorts in Costa Rica, marking the brand's debut in the country.
Read at hotelsmag.com ↗32
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has established a new business advisory council consisting of 15 corporate leaders to improve relations with the local business community.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗33
Coinbase and Better have expanded access to token-backed mortgages for Coinbase One members.
Read at theblock.co ↗What people moved in and out of real estate roles this week?
Executive appointments and departures reported this week.
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Saudi Arabia has replaced the British CEO of its flagship real estate project following a strategic review of portfolio companies held by the Public Investment Fund.
Read at ft.com ↗35
Midas Hospitality has promoted Linda Eigelberger to the newly created role of chief brand officer as of August 2026.
Read at hotelbusiness.com ↗2 of 3 people moves events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What else happened in real estate this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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Property Reserve, the real estate arm of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is developing large-scale master-planned communities in Colorado, Florida, Arizona, and Texas.
Read at propmodo.com ↗37
Bangladesh is expanding its green building initiatives beyond the apparel sector to include corporate offices and hospitals to combat rising temperatures.
Read at eco-business.com ↗38
Multifamily apartment permitting has shifted from Sun Belt markets to coastal cities, with New York and Los Angeles seeing significant increases in development activity over the 12 months ending in July 2026.
Read at credaily.com ↗39
Corporate leaders and investors are increasingly integrating sustainability and ESG reporting into business strategies to manage material risks.
Read at cpajournal.com ↗40
NIC MAP projects that the U.S. will require 576,000 additional senior housing units by 2030 and over 1 million by 2035 to meet the needs of a surging 80-and-older population.
Read at propmodo.com ↗41
The Mortgage Bankers Association reports that 30 percent of all hotel loans in the U.S. are maturing in 2026, representing a significant portion of the $875 billion in total commercial and multifamily mortgages due this year.
Read at lodgingmagazine.com ↗42
Country music legend Dolly Parton passed away in Nashville on Tuesday at the age of 80 following a cancer diagnosis.
Read at bisnow.com ↗43
Commercial real estate investment in the office sector has seen a significant recovery, with global investment activity increasing by 42% year-over-year in Q1 2026.
Read at propmodo.com ↗8 of 28 other developments events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.