New student residence opens in Barcelona
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New student residence opens in Barcelona

Livensa Living opens new student residence in Barcelona, adding 400 beds to the city's market, one of Europe's most attractive…

Brittany Rivera • Developer Watch • 19/09/2026 • 2 min read
Italian startup Pillar automates construction finance with AI
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Italian startup Pillar automates construction finance with AI

Italian startup Pillar uses AI to automate construction finance, helping contractors optimize cash flow and project margins with real-time control…

Brittany Rivera • Market Movements • 18/09/2026 • 2 min read
Urban Partners adds two veteran directors
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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