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Deadline for cleaning up Kerikeri's controversial Bing property expires
The Bing property has been overrun by invasive weeds since its 90-year-old gum and redwood trees were felled last year.
Y. S. Sharmila announces shifting of daughter’s wedding venue amid row over Yelahanka property
The Congress leader said it was every parent’s cherished wish to celebrate their child’s wedding at their own home and expressed anguish over her inability to fulfil her daughter’s aspiration
Properties and cars damaged during Melbourne house party chaos
A house party at Hampton Park has exploded into chaos, with properties and cars damaged by gatecrashers.
Alberta reducing education property taxes in 2027 after previous hikes
It means home and farmland owners will pay almost seven per cent less than this year, while non-residential property owners will pay almost five per cent less.
Money & Me: 'I own eight properties worth Dh25 million and plan to retire before I’m 40’
For the first nine years Shabbash Khan owned properties in the UAE, he did not live in any of them. He rented a flat while his assets appreciated, reinvested the rental income and used equity to buy more. It was a deliberate strategy – but last month he finally moved into one of his own homes for the first time. Khan, 35, is a performance director at a digit
Forget property: Here’s where Aussies are pouring $7 billion a month
As the shine comes off property investing thanks to changes to negative gearing and tax breaks, market investments are looking more attractive.
Resident at disability centre engaged in ‘significant property damage’, Hiqa finds
The Health Information and Quality Authority has published 27 inspection reports on disability centres in the State
Liquidators agree sale of China Evergrande property management unit
Asia Pacific-focused investment firm PAG will buy a majority stake in Evergrande Property Service for HK$4 billion (US$514 million). The deal would be the largest liquidation sale of the firm to date.
New derelict buildings website lists 2,700 residential properties countrywide
Failure of councils to highlight derelict properties ‘derails potential for return to use’
Hospital insurance write-offs: tackling administrative challenges requires proper resourcing
Expecting overstretched consultants to prioritise paperwork over patient care is unethical, inefficient and inappropriate
Cooling property market delivers $5 billion blow to Victorian budget
A reduced take from stamp duty and land taxes will shave an average of $1.3 billion from the state's tax revenue over the coming four years, according to a fiscal update delivered on Friday.
Precinct Property puts $900 million downtown Auckland development on ice
Precinct Property has announced it will not proceed with its $900 million downtown development in Auckland's Commercial Bay.
Govt.’s timely response to Arnab minimised human casualties, property damages, says TDP leader
According to Neelayapalem Vijay Kumar, nearly 40,000 employees, officials, and volunteers from the ruling parties participated in the rescue and relief operations, while He 84,000 people were shifted to 290 cyclone shelters in advance
Auckland residents unable to stop telco towers being built near their properties
The firm responsible for the Torbay towers says its planned network expansion includes hundreds of additional sites over the next eight years.
Property Exit launches in Egypt to offer real estate resale, investment solutions
Property Exit, a platform specialising in real estate investment and exit solutions, has officially launched in Egypt with the support of Gateway Financials, a consultancy firm specialising in feasibility studies, investment advisory and asset valuation. The platform aims to provide buyers, investors and property owners with a more structured approach to eva
Jamia student protest: Varsity alleges damage to property as stir continues for 17th day
Congress said students have the right to form a students’ union and that it stands in solidarity with their struggle
The Selangor royal aide who wasn’t: Man nabbed over RM1.42m car and property scam
SHAH ALAM, Oct 28 — Police have arrested a man suspected of being the mastermind behind a vehicle and property sal...
‘I did notice Americans looking at property ... They were Trumpugees’: West Cork tourist village in off-season
Time itself feels like it’s slowing down in an autumnal Glengarriff as tourists drop off and other visitors arrive, searching for property
Five-bed Haddington Road property with artistic flair and restored original features
Trees help screen the house, making it easy to forget how close it is to Dublin’s city centre
Marbella property market in transition? Why that’s good news for Irish buyers
As Marbella shifts from a sellers’ market towards a buyers’ market, informed Irish buyers are finding quality and value, provided they are ready to act
Ruakituri incident: One dead, another person seriously injured on rural property near Wairoa
One person died at the scene and another was airlifted to hospital.
N500m property looted as thugs invade Onitsha Sports Club
The Onitsha Sports Club has cried out after thugs, allegedly accompanied by police, invaded its premises and looted property worth over N500 million. Read More: https://punchng.com/n500m-property-looted-as-thugs-invade-onitsha-sports-club/
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION: Police rescue 15 wild tortoises from Gqeberha property, four others found dead
Fifteen wild tortoises have been released back into a nature reserve after police discovered them kept illegally in a makeshift enclosure in Chatty, Gqeberha.
Wellington City Council buying out property affected by April flash flooding
Mayor Andrew Little says the property is at risk of landslips from council-owned land, but there's no wider "programme of buyouts".
Dubai's new urban development policy seeks to increase property value by Dh20bn
Dubai has approved a plan to transform 48 urban centres, which is expected to boost property values in the areas by Dh20 billion ($5.45 billion) by 2040. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, chaired a meeting of the Executive Council of Dubai on Tuesday, which approved three policies. The council a
Sheikh Hamdan approves plan to boost property values of 48 Dubai areas by Dh20 billion
Dubai has approved a plan to transform 48 urban centres, which is expected to boost property values in the areas by Dh20 billion ($5.45 billion) by 2040. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, chaired a meeting of the Executive Council of Dubai on Tuesday, which approved three policies. The council a
Anwar calls for stricter rules for GLCs, says bosses must not treat them as family property
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The government is considering a Government-Owned Entities Bill to tighten governance at gov...
Brighton mansion of embattled property tycoon firebombed in ‘targeted attack’
Arsonists rammed the front gates of the Manor Street home of Simon Pitard and set two luxury cars alight.
Blessing CEO lied about owning property, witness tells court
A witness has told a Lagos court that social media influencer Blessing CEO falsely claimed ownership of a property for which he paid N69.15 million. Read More: https://punchng.com/blessing-ceo-lied-about-owning-property-witness-tells-court/
MP claims Melbourne property allowance despite attendance concerns
A Geelong-region state MP claims almost $60,000 in taxpayer-funded allowances for a second home in Melbourne, despite appearing to have missed 88 of a possible 127 Parliamentary sitting days.
Roxburgh scrub fire: Six homes evacuated, power cut to 220 properties
More than 220 properties lost power as crews prepared to work overnight.
One seriously injured after reported assault at Christchurch property
One patient was taken to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.
HSBC confident about Gulf property sector exposure despite war volatility
British lender HSBC is not worried about its exposure to the slowing property sector or the health of its corporate loan book in the Gulf region despite the war-driven economic contraction this year, its group chief executive has said. The provisions, just shy of $400 million for potential loan losses, taken so far by Europe’s second-largest lender for its M
Rising demand drives Africa’s logistics property boom
Rising demand from e-commerce and manufacturing is driving a logistics property boom across Africa, a new report by Fortren & Company has revealed. Read More: https://punchng.com/rising-demand-drives-africas-logistics-property-boom/
Fire in Auckland Kainga Ora property deemed suspicious - FENZ
Three fire trucks fought the blaze, which was well involved by the time crews arrived.
Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo leaves 90,000 properties without power
An amber wind warning has now expired after severe weather sweeps across the UK.
Deyaar calls for full disclosure of property ownership costs
Deyaar Construction and Development has called for greater transparency in Egypt’s real estate market through the disclosure of the full cost of property ownership, enabling buyers to assess their financial commitments before signing contracts. Hany Farag, chairperson of Deyaar Construction and Development, said buyers should have access to comprehensive inf
Election posters, mass tourism and property: Israel’s footprint in Cyprus
Cypriots say Israeli money is moving fast and shutting them out as their government embraces Israel as a key ally.
Kawerau homicide investigation: Woman’s body found at property
Police found the woman’s body while making inquiries at a Kawerau property.
Unrest Erupts Again in France, but This Time, With Less Property Damage
After largely peaceful marches on Saturday, clashes broke out in the evening. But a large-scale police presence, 1,000 arrests and the rerouting of protest routes kept a lid on wholesale vandalism.
UN conference unanimously adopts Egypt-backed resolution against illicit cultural-property trafficking
Parties to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime have unanimously adopted an Egyptian-sponsored resolution aimed at strengthening efforts to combat illicit trafficking in cultural property, dismantle criminal networks and disrupt related financial flows. The resolution was adopted during the convention’s 13th Conference of the Parties in Vi
Complaint filed against Israeli real estate agencies for allegedly misleading Canadians about properties in West Bank
A group of lawyers and civil society representatives filed a complaint with the Competition Bureau regarding Israeli real estate events held in Toronto and Montreal, alleging that illegal properties were marketed to Canadians under false pretenses. The complaint alleges that at least four Israeli real estate companies and a Canadian marketing agency promoted
Why bosses find 'I'm sorry' so hard to say, and how to do it properly
Business founder Kelvin Kao says bosses should be willing to apologise to their staff if they get something wrong, but many seem reluctant to do so for reasons such as fear of reputational damage or even legal liability.
12 Absolutely Banging Proper Watches Under $400
WIRED and its panel of watch experts hunted for real mechanical timepieces at rock-bottom prices and found a wealth of options. Here are our favorites.
UAE Property: 'Should I sell my off-plan Dubai apartment amid uncertainty or wait?'
Question: I bought a two-bedroom apartment in February from Emaar at Expo City, in Terra Gardens. It’s a first-floor unit of around 1,100 sq ft, for which I paid Dh2.237 million ($609,000). So far, I’ve paid 20 per cent towards the property , plus the 4 per cent Dubai Land Department fee. I’ve been feeling a bit nervous recently given the current geopolitica
Darwin home owners selling up in nation's 'strongest property market'
Darwin is the only Australian capital where house prices are still rising, but some property researchers says the market could soon turn.
Mission Property Management unlawfully evicted Auckland tenant after sex-work claims
The property manager believed the tenant was caught 'red-handed'.
Britain’s gas security needs reinforcement. Last-minute deals with Belgium are not a proper fix
<p>The UK still imports 60% of its gas and, even with Jackdaw, its energy supply and resilience problems are not going away</p><p>After the overdue <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/nils-pratley-on-finance/2026/oct/21/jackdaw-approval-step-towards-grownup-north-sea-policy">approval of the Jackdaw field</a> in the North Sea, here comes a reminder
Paddy McKillen’s Clarendon refinances London retail properties with private lender
Bank of Ireland debt has been refinanced under a new €17m facility with Hilco Real Estate Finance
Israeli woman’s visa revoked for ‘improper behaviour’
SURAT THANI - Authorities on Koh Phangan have revoked the visa of an Israeli woman after complaints that she engaged in improper and aggressive behaviour on several occasions while working on the island.
Indonesian maid in Tanjong Sepat abuse case was accused of theft and damaging property, say Selangor police chief
SHAH ALAM, Oct 23 — An Indonesian domestic helper was allegedly abused by her employers in Tanjong Sepat, Kuala La...
Rail IT contract awarded to firm that did not own intellectual property, Minister says
Darragh O’Brien says procurement issues around the Irish Rail project are now being addressed ‘very seriously’
London’s prime properties take a 10% hit but new super homes emerge
Sellers of properties in prime London postcodes were forced to accept discounts of 10.1 per cent in September, as overall sale prices fell by 7.1 per cent compared with a year earlier. The number of sales was the lowest in any September since 2016, according to property analysts LonRes, with 16.8 per cent fewer transactions than September 2025 and 13.9 per c
Blackstone cuts property valuations as higher rates hit returns
Group’s president Jonathan Gray says rising market volatility stalled a quick return of cash to investors through IPOs
Highland Spring billionaire’s property empire hit by loan defaults and creditor action
Family of former UAE ambassador Mahdi Al Tajir looks to sell prized UK property assets as lenders try to recoup unpaid debts
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