Cost of Capital, New Rental Regulations, and Housing Price Stabilization: Key Signals from the Real Estate Market
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Cost of Capital, New Rental Regulations, and Housing Price Stabilization: Key Signals from the Real Estate Market

ByBartosz Lewicki

In England, preparations are underway to implement the „Renters’ Rights Act 2025”, the most significant reform of the private rental market in decades. The UK Government and Parliament have announced[2] that key provisions—including the abolition of Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreements, transition to indefinite assured periodic tenancies, banning eviction without cause, and strict rent increase rules—will…

Global Real Estate Market: CRE Slowdown in the USA, Multifamily Boom, and Regulatory Shakeup in the UK
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Global Real Estate Market: CRE Slowdown in the USA, Multifamily Boom, and Regulatory Shakeup in the UK

ByBartosz Lewicki

In October 2025, the commercial real estate (CRE) market in USA saw its first decline in transaction volume in nearly two years[1]. The value of sold CRE assets fell year-on-year, breaking a streak of growth and revealing a growing deadlock between buyers and sellers. Sales reached $24.4 billion[2], about 70% of the level from October 2019. Overall, in the first nine…

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Indonesia Targets Firms as Sumatran Floods Spur Deforestation Probe

ByBartosz Lewicki

Indonesia is investigating 12 companies suspected of involvement in the catastrophic 2024 Sumatran floods. Authorities are examining deforestation’s role, which environmentalists say worsened the damage. The government is reviewing concessions and may revoke licenses for companies found breaking the law.

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Australia Debates Country Road Speed Cuts to 70-90 km/h

ByBartosz Lewicki

Australia’s federal infrastructure department has triggered intense political debate by recommending speed limit reductions on regional roads from 100 km/h to between 70 and 90 km/h. The proposal faces mounting opposition from both Labor MPs and the Nationals. Political Coalition Forms Against Speed Cuts According to The Guardian Australia, Labor members representing regional constituencies have…