Design for confidence: the write-down of AT1 bonds in the last days of Credit Suisse October 20, 2023 The reputation of Swiss regulator, Finma is on the line as the holders of Credit Suisse’s AT1 bonds take legal action, seeking compensation after securities they owned were written down, as part of the bank’s forced marriage to UBS.
US banks flag concerns over commercial real estate as debt distress reaches highest level in a decade October 19, 2023 The largest lenders in the US have been building their loss provisions in case loans to the commercial real estate sector turn sour over the coming months.
Onthemarket shares leap 53 per cent after £99m takeover deal as rival Rightmove falls October 19, 2023 Onthemarket shares made their biggest one-day jump on record after the UK property portal was snapped up by American commercial property giant Costar in a £99m deal, while rival Rightmove slumped. The London-listed stock rose as much as 53 per cent on Thursday morning to 108p. The takeover is the latest in a series of [...]
China’s Country Garden bondholders seek talks after missed bond payments October 19, 2023 Country Garden bondholders are seeking urgent talks with the troubled property developer after it missed a $15m
Onthemarket to be snapped up by Nasdaq-listed Costar in £99m deal October 19, 2023 The deal represents a significant premium of 56 per cent to Onthemarket's 70.5p share price at close on Wednesday, according to a statement on the London Stock Exchange this morning.
Costar set to make £100m bid for Onthemarket – report October 18, 2023 Property site Onthemarket could be subject to a £100m takeover bid as early as tomorrow, according to a report.
China’s GDP growth in third quarter shows economic recovery gaining traction October 18, 2023 Rapidly weakening growth in the world's second-biggest economy since the second quarter prompted authorities to step up their support steps.
London rental prices clock biggest monthly bump since records began October 18, 2023 Data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday showed rental prices in London increased by 6.2 per cent in the year to September, up from 5.9 per cent in August.
London house prices fell by 1.4 per cent in August October 18, 2023 House prices in the capital fell further in August, according to the government’s latest house price index, as higher interest rates continued to weigh on the market. Data released by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday showed the region’s house prices fell by 1.4 per cent in August year-on-year. London’s average house prices remained [...]
Bellway: Tough mortgage market sees profit before tax fall of 18 per cent October 17, 2023 As a result of the unruly buyer market Bellway said it expects the average selling price of a home in the next financial year to be around £295k down from £310k in 2023.