Real Estate 11 March 2026 - 12 May 2026

Goodman Group Just Bought a Newark Brewery. The Real Prize Is Land, Power and Logistics
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Goodman Group Just Bought a Newark Brewery. The Real Prize Is Land, Power and Logistics

Goodman Group has acquired Anheuser-Busch’s former Newark brewery for about $360 million, securing 86 acres near Newark Liberty International Airport. Public filings show $317.4 million of the price attributed to land, $43.6 million to buildings. Anheuser-Busch shifted production and offered 475 affected workers roles elsewhere. Goodman plans to redevelop the site for logistics and data centers.
May 10, 2026
L&T Bags ₹2,500–₹5,000 Crore Realty Orders As Hyderabad, Mumbai And Karnataka Projects Move Ahead
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L&T Bags ₹2,500–₹5,000 Crore Realty Orders As Hyderabad, Mumbai And Karnataka Projects Move Ahead

Larsen & Toubro’s Buildings & Factories business secured large real-estate orders in Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Karnataka, days after warning of slower growth from Middle East disruptions. The company did not disclose the client or contract values. The new domestic projects include high-rise towers, a luxury hotel, and villas. Middle East orders made up about 40% of L&T’s record 7.4 trillion rupee backlog last quarter.
May 8, 2026
Charter Hall’s childcare rent test: G8 suspensions put managed REIT in focus
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Charter Hall’s childcare rent test: G8 suspensions put managed REIT in focus

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT said G8 Education will suspend operations at five childcare centers it leases, affecting about 1% of the trust’s income. G8 will continue to meet lease payments while reviewing its business. CQE reported a 7.1% average rent increase from 33 market reviews and contracted five asset sales at a premium. G8’s spot occupancy fell to 56.4% as of April 24.
May 4, 2026
REA Group Ltd’s Housing Affordability Push Puts ASX:REA in Focus Before Q3 Results
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REA Group Ltd’s Housing Affordability Push Puts ASX:REA in Focus Before Q3 Results

REA Group called on lawmakers to replace stamp duty with a land tax and ease housing-density rules ahead of its March-quarter results due May 8. PropTrack data showed national home prices fell 0.1% in April, the first decline this year. REA’s submission said housing affordability was near record lows, with median-income households able to afford just 15% of homes sold in 2024-25.
May 3, 2026
Scentre Group’s $1.3 Billion Debt Buyback Hits 89% as Westfield Owner Heads for Redemption
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Scentre Group’s $1.3 Billion Debt Buyback Hits 89% as Westfield Owner Heads for Redemption

Scentre Group received tenders for about 89% of its US$1.31 billion non-call 2030 subordinated notes, clearing the way for full redemption after a May 4 New York deadline. The company expects about A$3.2 billion in liquidity after settlement. Scentre shares last closed at A$3.77 ahead of the ASX open. First-quarter partner sales rose 5% to A$7.0 billion, with portfolio occupancy at 99.8%.
May 3, 2026
Mirvac Group Eyes 4,000-Home Brisbane Prize as Visy Site Race Narrows
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Mirvac Group Eyes 4,000-Home Brisbane Prize as Visy Site Race Narrows

Mirvac Group and Lendlease are leading contenders to redevelop Brisbane’s former Visy glass site, according to the Courier-Mail, though Economic Development Queensland has not confirmed the shortlist. The 7.1-hectare riverfront property could support over 4,000 homes. Market proposals began in March, with vacant possession expected from March 2027. Mirvac’s securities closed at A$1.71 on May 1, near a 52-week low.
May 3, 2026
Rightmove plc Shares Slip Before May 8 Update as Buybacks and £1.5 Billion Lawsuit Stay in Focus
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Rightmove plc Shares Slip Before May 8 Update as Buybacks and £1.5 Billion Lawsuit Stay in Focus

Rightmove shares fell 1.4% to 427.30 pence in London on Friday ahead of its May 8 trading update, the first since a £1.5 billion lawsuit from estate agents in April. The company reported 753.5 million voting shares after a recent buyback and cancellation. Investors await new guidance as UK house prices and mortgage approvals show signs of recovery. Rightmove’s AGM and a final dividend vote are set for May 8.
May 1, 2026
Bellway p.l.c. Taps Balfour Beatty CFO as UK Housebuilder Cost Pressure Mounts
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Bellway p.l.c. Taps Balfour Beatty CFO as UK Housebuilder Cost Pressure Mounts

Bellway appointed Philip Harrison, Balfour Beatty’s finance chief, as independent non-executive director and future audit committee chair, effective July 1. The move follows warnings from Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey this week about rising energy-driven build costs. Ian McHoul will retire from Bellway’s board in November. Bellway’s next trading update is set for June 9.
April 30, 2026
UK Mortgage Rates Stay High Despite Iran Ceasefire as Remortgage Pain Deepens
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UK Mortgage Rates Stay High Despite Iran Ceasefire as Remortgage Pain Deepens

Average UK two-year fixed mortgage rates rose to 5.90% in April from 4.83% in early March, according to Moneyfacts. Halifax reported house prices fell 0.5% in March to £299,677, with annual growth slowing to 0.8%. Lenders say the recent U.S.-Iran ceasefire has eased market pressure but is unlikely to bring quick relief for borrowers. Buy-to-let landlords also face new tax and rental regulations from April and May.
April 8, 2026
UK Mortgage Rates Jump, Homebuyers Retreat as Iran War Threatens House Price Rebound
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UK Mortgage Rates Jump, Homebuyers Retreat as Iran War Threatens House Price Rebound

UK house prices rose 0.9% in March, the biggest monthly gain since December 2024, according to Nationwide, lifting the average to £277,186. Mortgage rates jumped, with average two- and five-year fixes above 5.3%, and buyer enquiries in March fell 13% from a year earlier, Zoopla said. Regional price growth varied sharply, with Northern Ireland up 9.5% and East Anglia down.
April 1, 2026
Aviva plc makes £100 million UK rental homes bet with National Housing Bank
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Aviva plc makes £100 million UK rental homes bet with National Housing Bank

Aviva and the National Housing Bank will invest £100 million to build family rental homes in Liverpool and Manchester, with plans to expand to 3,300 homes nationwide. The partnership is among the first backed by the new government housing bank, which launches Wednesday with up to £16 billion in funding. About 300 homes will be built initially, including 135 in Liverpool and 150 in Manchester. Aviva Investors will manage the assets.
March 31, 2026
NatWest Group Plc Raises Mortgage Rates Again as UK Home Loan Costs Climb
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NatWest Group Plc Raises Mortgage Rates Again as UK Home Loan Costs Climb

NatWest Group will raise mortgage rates across new and existing deals from March 31, its second increase in a week. Many rates will rise by 0.28 percentage point, with a two-year fixed purchase at 60% loan-to-value moving to 5.02%. Barclays, HSBC, and Santander have also raised rates since early March. The average UK mortgage rate reached 5.50% on March 25, the highest since August 2024.
March 30, 2026
Bellway Share Price Sinks Nearly 12% as Margin Cut Overshadows Higher 2026 Home Target
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Bellway Share Price Sinks Nearly 12% as Margin Cut Overshadows Higher 2026 Home Target

Bellway cut its full-year 2026 operating margin guidance to about 10.5% from 11%, sending shares down nearly 12% on Tuesday. The homebuilder raised its 2026 completion target to 9,300–9,500 homes and kept profit guidance at £320 million–£330 million. Incentives averaged 4.5%–5% of selling prices in the first half, up from 4% a year earlier. Forward order book fell to 5,311 units worth £1.55 billion.
March 24, 2026
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