Urban Partners adds two veteran directors
Market Movements
Urban Partners adds two veteran directors

Urban Partners adds two veteran directors to its board, bringing infrastructure expertise from Arup, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Norway’s Statnett.

Madison Stewart • Market Movements • 17/09/2026 • 2 min read
Franklin Templeton buys Stoneshield triples European AUM
Property Listings
Franklin Templeton buys Stoneshield triples European AUM

Franklin Templeton acquisition of Stoneshield Capital triples Clarion Partners' European AUM to €11 billion and lifts assets past €265 billion.

Brittany Rivera • Property Listings • 16/09/2026 • 2 min read
CapMan, AP Pension Buy Copenhagen Crowne Plaza Hotel
Developer Watch
CapMan, AP Pension Buy Copenhagen Crowne Plaza Hotel

CapMan and AP Pension jointly acquire Copenhagen's Crowne Plaza Hotel, a strategic investment in the city's growing Ørestad district.

Olivia Campbell • Developer Watch • 15/09/2026 • 2 min read
Nexum Group Names Mark Wachter Finance Director
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Nexum Group Names Mark Wachter Finance Director

Nexum Group appoints Mark Wachter as Finance Director to lead financial strategy for its €1 billion real estate development pipeline.

Brittany Rivera • Market Movements • 14/09/2026 • 3 min read
Beauty giants invest heavily in physical stores
Market Movements
Beauty giants invest heavily in physical stores

Beauty giants like Rituals Cosmetics are investing heavily in physical stores, defying retail decline predictions.

Olivia Campbell • Market Movements • 12/09/2026 • 4 min read
Lübke Kelber appoints Dr. Karsten Lieser
Property Listings
Lübke Kelber appoints Dr. Karsten Lieser

Lübke Kelber appoints Dr. Karsten Lieser as new CEO, replacing Marc Sahling in 2026, focusing on leadership transition.

Olivia Campbell • Property Listings • 11/09/2026 • 3 min read
Newcore Capital appoints Beatrice Hollond as Chairwoman
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Newcore Capital appoints Beatrice Hollond as Chairwoman

Newcore Capital appoints Beatrice Hollond as Chairwoman, bringing four decades of asset management expertise to lead €293M equity growth.

Madison Stewart • Market Movements • 10/09/2026 • 3 min read
AI Photo Edits Blur Line Between Enhancement and Deception
Developer Watch
AI Photo Edits Blur Line Between Enhancement and Deception

AI photo edits in real estate blur the line between enhancement and deception, prompting urgent calls for regulation from industry…

Olivia Campbell • Developer Watch • 09/09/2026 • 4 min read
How to Maintain and Clean Retractable Screens for Long-Term Performance
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How to Maintain and Clean Retractable Screens for Long-Term Performance

Regular maintenance and gentle cleaning can double the lifespan of your retractable screens while preventing mechanical jams and…

Madison Stewart • Market Movements • 09/09/2026 • 4 min read
MLS holdout shifts marketing strategy suddenly
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MLS holdout shifts marketing strategy suddenly

MLS shifts marketing strategy with new First Look listing option for homesellers and brokers suddenly.

Madison Stewart • Developer Watch • 08/09/2026 • 4 min read