Articles by Puteri Hashim

Historic Homes

Lightstone uses AI to price South African properties

Lightstone leverages AI to price South African properties using three decades of records, reshaping 2026 real estate valuations.

October 12, 2026

Renovation Reports

South Africa house prices near growth peak amid affordability pressure

South Africa house prices are nearing a growth peak, up 7.1% year-on-year in 2025 as rate cuts boost demand while…

October 10, 2026

STL Listings

Rising fuel costs push remote work and housing shifts

Rising fuel costs in South Africa push remote work adoption and housing shifts as commuting expenses surge.

October 9, 2026

Neighborhood Watch

Judge blocks New York’s algorithmic rent-setting law

A federal judge blocks New York’s law banning algorithmic rent-setting, halting enforcement while RealPage’s lawsuit against the state measure continues.

October 5, 2026

Renovation Reports

Mahendra Group invests ₹350 crore in Bengaluru’s new housing towers

Mahendra Group invests ₹350 crore in Bengaluru’s new housing towers, delivering 522 apartments across 8.4 acres in Ananth Nagar.

September 29, 2026

Loft Conversions

Hilton opens first Visakhapatnam hotel in major city expansion

Hilton Garden Inn opens its first Visakhapatnam hotel in 2032 as part of a 360-room, 10-acre mixed-use complex with BVM…

September 28, 2026

Neighborhood Watch

Solar tech firm Eapro secures ₹40 crore pre-IPO funding

Eapro raises ₹40 crore pre-IPO funding to expand solar tech production and R&D in India’s renewable energy market.

September 26, 2026

Renovation Reports

Dinesh Thakkar Buys Entire Juhu Tower for INR 711 Crore

Dinesh Thakkar acquires a seven-storey residential tower in Juhu, Mumbai, for INR 711 crore, marking a significant luxury property investment.

September 24, 2026

Renovation Reports

Student accommodation supply to increase slightly

Australia's student accommodation supply may increase by 34,000 beds from 2026-2029, still not meeting demand.

September 18, 2026

STL Listings

Northshore Hamilton contracts awarded to five developers

Northshore Hamilton contracts awarded to five developers for nearly 2200 apartments.

September 12, 2026