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M&G sees high-end recovery in London’s West End as it strikes deal on prime retail assets  Institutional Real Estate, Inc.

Luxembourg and Dublin’s property booms come at expense of renters  Luxembourg Times

PGIM Hires BGO’s Richard Price to Lead Latin America, Asia and Europe Investments  Commercial Observer

Second Vacation Home Mortgage Demand Drops to 8 Year Low in U.S.  The World Property Journal

REC Europe Borrowing Barometer 2024: Not long left to have your say  Real Estate Capital Europe

Sonam Kapoor’s father-in-law buys this London property for ₹231.47 crore  Hindustan Times

Sonam Kapoor’s father-in-law buys $27 million London property, actor will move into new home after redevelopment: Report  MSN

Sonam Kapoor’s father-in-law buys $27 million London property, actor will move into new home after redevelopment: Report  Hindustan Times

Madison Realty’s sixth US real estate debt fund closes at $2bn  IPE Real Assets

Firethorn Trust acquires PBSA site near London  PropertyEU

Buying a house? Four unconventional ways to become a homeowner.  USA TODAY

UK leads resurgence in European office investment  CNBC

Should I Buy A House Now Or Wait? Is It A Good Time?  Bankrate.com

Designs on art deco 'Mirabelle' Mayfair penthouse at £40m  The National

UK leads resurgence in European office investment  CNBC

Sonam Kapoor’s father-in-law buys $27 million London home  The Economic Times

Indian Tycoon Pays £21 Million for Home in London’s Notting Hill  Bloomberg