Articles by Penelope Young

Renovation Reports

Mubadala Capital raises $5bn with Apollo as minority investor

Mubadala Capital secures $5bn funding with Apollo as minority investor, accelerating its global expansion and strategic growth.

October 27, 2026

Renovation Reports

Abu Dhabi Launches Five-Year Plan to Boost Emirati Teachers

Abu Dhabi's five-year plan aims to boost Emirati teachers in private schools through a unified recruitment drive.

October 23, 2026

Historic Homes

GBCSA hosts 19th Green Building Convention in Cape Town

The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) hosts the 19th Green Building Convention in Cape Town, bringing together 800+ built-environment…

October 21, 2026

Historic Homes

South Africa’s fastest-growing property trend

South Africa's fastest-growing property trend as estate living overtakes freehold homes. Lightstone data reveals a shift to security and amenities.

October 20, 2026

Loft Conversions

Cape Town’s luxury rentals blend comfort with premium service

Cape Town’s luxury rentals blending comfort with premium service, ideal for families and remote workers near landmarks like Table Mountain.

October 17, 2026

Loft Conversions

Cape Town property owners urged to check valuations before deadline

Cape Town property owners must verify valuations before July 2026 to avoid higher rates under GV2025’s 970,000-property reassessment.

October 8, 2026

Renovation Reports

Western Sydney suburbs lead dining out surge

Western Sydney suburbs see fastest growth in eating out, with areas like Fairfield and Parramatta leading the surge in dining…

September 23, 2026

Loft Conversions

Court orders 50 million payout to council

Court orders $50 million payout to Boroondara council for land seized for North East Link project, involving residential development potential.

September 19, 2026

Renovation Reports

The Block returns to heritage renovations in Melbourne suburb

The Block returns to Melbourne’s heritage renovations in Sunbury with three historic Sunbury Lunatic Asylum buildings for Season 23 in…

September 17, 2026

Neighborhood Watch

Dexus Sells Brisbane Warehouse for Nearly Double the Price

Dexus has sold a Brisbane logistics facility for nearly double its purchase price, with Livdale Properties acquiring the 1.9 hectare…

September 16, 2026