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Real Estate News 9 December 2025 - 17 December 2025

Bellway (BWY) News Today: Share Buyback Update, Build-Quality Award Win, and What’s Moving the UK Housebuilder on 17 December 2025

Bellway (BWY) News Today: Share Buyback Update, Build-Quality Award Win, and What’s Moving the UK Housebuilder on 17 December 2025

Bellway bought back 22,000 shares on 16 December, cancelling them and reducing its total shares in issue to 117,744,261. The company’s site manager won an NHBC Seal of Excellence for a Desborough project. Bellway’s share price moved above its 50-day average, with analysts citing targets in the low-3,000p range.
17 December 2025
UOB’s Hong Kong and China Property Loan Exposure Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Real Estate Prices Sink and Vanke Races to Avert Default

UOB’s Hong Kong and China Property Loan Exposure Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Real Estate Prices Sink and Vanke Races to Avert Default

UOB set aside S$615 million in provisions for commercial real estate loans in November, raising its total credit allowances to S$1.9 billion for the first nine months of 2025. Over 40% of UOB’s Hong Kong loans were property-related as of June. Its Greater China non-performing loan ratio rose to 3.1% by September. UOB shares are down 4% year-to-date, while DBS and OCBC gained.
Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 17, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Hovers Near 6% After the Fed Cut—What It Means for Refinancing and a $700,000 Mortgage

Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 17, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Hovers Near 6% After the Fed Cut—What It Means for Refinancing and a $700,000 Mortgage

Mortgage rates remained in the low-6% range after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate to 3.5%–3.75% on December 10. Bankrate reported a 30-year fixed purchase rate at 6.26% and a 15-year at 5.67% as of December 17. NerdWallet listed the 30-year fixed at 6.11% APR. Mortgage rates have not dropped in step with the Fed due to influences from Treasury yields and inflation expectations.
17 December 2025
City Developments Limited (SGX: C09) Stock: Quayside Isle Sale, Analyst Targets, and What Could Move CDL Shares Next (Dec. 17, 2025)

City Developments Limited (SGX: C09) Stock: Quayside Isle Sale, Analyst Targets, and What Could Move CDL Shares Next (Dec. 17, 2025)

City Developments Limited shares rose 1.47% to S$7.61 on Wednesday after announcing the S$97.3 million sale of Quayside Isle @ Sentosa Cove, a 47% premium to book value. The deal, expected to close in Q1 2026, marks CDL’s eighth asset divestment this year. The buyer is reportedly linked to Patrick Kho. CDL has also announced major disposals in Singapore, Japan, and the US in 2025.
17 December 2025
Zillow Stock (Z, ZG) Rebounds After Google Search Real Estate Test Sparks Selloff — Latest News, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

Zillow Stock (Z, ZG) Rebounds After Google Search Real Estate Test Sparks Selloff — Latest News, Analyst Targets, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 16, 2025)

December 16, 2025 — Zillow Group, Inc. stock is in the spotlight after a sharp, headline-driven drop tied to a new competitive worry: Google is testing a homes-for-sale experience directly inside Search. The surprise “portal wars” plot twist rattled investors on Monday, but Zillow shares stabilized and rebounded in Tuesday trading as analysts argued the near-term impact could be limited. Investopedia+2Barron’s+2 As of late morning Dec. 16, Zillow’s Class C (NASDAQ: Z) traded around $70.80 and Class A (NASDAQ: ZG) around $69.52, both up from the prior close after Monday’s slide. Below is what’s moving Zillow stock today—what Google is
Zillow Group Stock (ZG) Drops After Google Tests Home Listings in Search: Analyst Targets, Forecasts and Key Risks (Dec. 16, 2025)

Zillow Group Stock (ZG) Drops After Google Tests Home Listings in Search: Analyst Targets, Forecasts and Key Risks (Dec. 16, 2025)

Zillow shares fell about 8% Tuesday after reports that Google is testing real estate listings directly in Search results. The experiment, spotted in select U.S. markets and involving ComeHome by HouseCanary, lets users view home details and contact agents within Google. Analysts noted Zillow’s direct traffic may cushion near-term impact but flagged long-term risks. The selloff began Monday as news spread.
CoStar Group Stock (CSGP) Slumps as Google Tests Home Listings in Search: Latest News, Forecasts, and Outlook (Dec. 15, 2025)

CoStar Group Stock (CSGP) Slumps as Google Tests Home Listings in Search: Latest News, Forecasts, and Outlook (Dec. 15, 2025)

CoStar Group shares fell 7%–8% to around $63 on Monday after reports that Google is testing home-for-sale listings directly in search results. The move raised concerns about potential disruption to real estate portals’ lead generation models. The test, limited to certain users and markets, also pressured shares of Zillow and Rocket. Analysts cited limited immediate impact but noted risk if Google expands the feature.
15 December 2025
Zillow (Z) Stock Slides on Dec. 15, 2025 as Google Tests Real Estate Listings: Analyst Forecasts, Risks, and What Comes Next

Zillow (Z) Stock Slides on Dec. 15, 2025 as Google Tests Real Estate Listings: Analyst Forecasts, Risks, and What Comes Next

Zillow shares plunged about 10% Monday, closing near $67, after reports that Google is testing real estate ads and listings in Search. Trading volume jumped to 28 million shares, far above the average. Other real estate stocks also fell. Google’s test features home-for-sale ads with photos, prices, and agent contact options, raising concerns over Zillow’s core business.
Hongkong Land Holdings Limited Stock Update (SGX: H78, LSE: HKLD): S$8 Billion Singapore Fund, MBFC Stake Sale, Buybacks — What Changed This Week and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Hongkong Land Holdings Limited Stock Update (SGX: H78, LSE: HKLD): S$8 Billion Singapore Fund, MBFC Stake Sale, Buybacks — What Changed This Week and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Hongkong Land shares jumped 7.34% to US$7.17 for the week ending Dec 12, following confirmation it will launch a S$8 billion Singapore private real estate fund seeded with prime office assets. The company also sold its MBFC Tower 3 stake and continued share buybacks. The new fund is expected to be Singapore’s largest at launch, with an announcement planned for Q1 2026.
Realty Income (NYSE: O) Stock This Week: Dividend Hike, $800M Las Vegas Deal, and the Week-Ahead Setup (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Realty Income (NYSE: O) Stock This Week: Dividend Hike, $800M Las Vegas Deal, and the Week-Ahead Setup (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) closed this week with investors balancing two fresh, shareholder-friendly headlines—a new dividend increase and a headline-grabbing $800 million preferred equity investment in CityCenter Las Vegas—against the bigger force that still tends to steer net-lease REITs: interest rates and bond yields. StockAnalysis Below is what moved Realty Income stock this week, what the latest announcements mean for income-focused investors, and what to watch in the week ahead as markets digest the Fed’s latest move and year-end positioning ramps up. Realty Income stock this week: a choppy slide despite positive company news Realty Income ended Friday, Dec.
UOL Group Limited Stock (SGX: U14) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets as of 13 Dec 2025: Marina Square “Value-Unlocking” Thesis Meets Lower-Rate Tailwinds

UOL Group Limited Stock (SGX: U14) News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets as of 13 Dec 2025: Marina Square “Value-Unlocking” Thesis Meets Lower-Rate Tailwinds

UOL Group shares closed at S$8.51, near their 52-week high of S$8.84, with a 2.14% dividend yield. DBS Research on Dec. 11 raised its target price for UOL to S$11, citing optimism over lower interest rates, capital recycling, and potential value from Marina Square redevelopment. An indirect SingLand subsidiary agreed to a S$99.1 million land parcel deal on Dec. 3, drawing investor focus to the site.
13 December 2025
City Developments Limited Stock (SGX:C09): Latest News, Share Price, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 13, 2025)

City Developments Limited Stock (SGX:C09): Latest News, Share Price, Analyst Targets and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 13, 2025)

City Developments Limited closed at S$7.34 on Dec. 12, near its 52-week high, after announcing a £280 million acquisition of the Holiday Inn London – Kensington High Street and plans to sell a hotel in Osaka to Blackstone-managed funds for ¥14 billion. Trading volume reached about 2.27 million shares amid strong Singapore residential demand and high occupancy rates in its investment properties.
13 December 2025
Hongkong Land Holdings Limited Stock: S$8B Singapore Fund, MBFC Tower 3 Sale, Buybacks and Analyst Outlook (Dec 13, 2025)

Hongkong Land Holdings Limited Stock: S$8B Singapore Fund, MBFC Tower 3 Sale, Buybacks and Analyst Outlook (Dec 13, 2025)

Hongkong Land shares jumped 5.5% to US$6.93 in Singapore on Dec. 11 after announcing the S$1.5 billion sale of its MBFC Tower 3 stake to Keppel REIT, a price 2% above its last valuation. The company also advanced plans for an S$8 billion private real estate fund focused on Singapore offices. Trading volume reached 7.5 million shares.
13 December 2025
U.S. Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 12, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Hovers Near 6.2% After the Fed Cut — Forecasts for 2026

U.S. Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 12, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Hovers Near 6.2% After the Fed Cut — Forecasts for 2026

U.S. mortgage rates remain in the low-6% range despite a Federal Reserve rate cut on Dec. 10. Freddie Mac reports the average 30-year fixed at 6.22% for the week ending Dec. 11, up slightly from 6.19% the week before. Other trackers show similar averages, with daily rates varying between 6.09% and 6.33%. The 15-year fixed rate averages in the mid-5% range.
12 December 2025
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust (WHLR) Stock News Today: SEC Filings, Reverse Split Aftermath, and What to Watch on Dec. 12, 2025

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust (WHLR) Stock News Today: SEC Filings, Reverse Split Aftermath, and What to Watch on Dec. 12, 2025

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust disclosed on Dec. 8 it issued 880,200 new common shares in preferred-to-common exchanges and settled Series D preferred redemptions with stock. WHLR shares closed at $3.26 on Dec. 11, up 15% after a 76% intraday surge Dec. 5. The company also reset the conversion price on its 7.00% subordinated convertible notes due 2031.
12 December 2025
City Developments Limited Stock News on Dec 12, 2025: DBS Lifts Target Price, Deals and What Analysts See Next

City Developments Limited Stock News on Dec 12, 2025: DBS Lifts Target Price, Deals and What Analysts See Next

CDL shares rose to S$7.34, up 1.8% as of 14:38 on 12 December 2025, after DBS Research raised its target price to S$11.80 and reiterated a “buy” call. The move follows CDL’s sale of Piccadilly Galleria for S$65.46 million and ongoing talks to divest Quayside Isle. DBS cited sector-wide optimism and capital recycling as key drivers. CDL ended flat at S$7.21 the previous session.
12 December 2025
Hongkong Land Holdings (SGX: H78) Stock Outlook 2026: Buybacks, Central Office Demand and Analyst Forecasts as of 10 December 2025

Hongkong Land Holdings (SGX: H78) Stock Outlook 2026: Buybacks, Central Office Demand and Analyst Forecasts as of 10 December 2025

Hongkong Land shares closed near US$6.58 in Singapore on December 9, 2025, after delivering an 87% total return over 12 months. The company secured an eight-year lease with law firm Harneys for 11,048 sq ft in Alexandra House, Central, with legal tenants now making up 31% of its Central office portfolio. About 87% of renovated Landmark space is leased under its US$1 billion upgrade project.
KE Holdings (BEKE) Stock Slides as Buybacks Accelerate: What Q3 2025 Earnings and China’s Housing Slump Mean for Investors

KE Holdings (BEKE) Stock Slides as Buybacks Accelerate: What Q3 2025 Earnings and China’s Housing Slump Mean for Investors

KE Holdings (NYSE: BEKE) shares fell about 4.8% Tuesday, opening near $16.35 after closing at $17.08, with over 1 million shares traded. The drop came despite ongoing share buybacks and Q3 revenue rising 2.1% year-on-year to RMB 23.1 billion. Net income fell to RMB 747 million from RMB 1.17 billion a year earlier. BEKE underperformed even as international ETF VXUS saw strong inflows.
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BAT stock ends week higher as buyback rolls on; investors eye Feb 12 results

BAT stock ends week higher as buyback rolls on; investors eye Feb 12 results

8 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence on Friday, outpacing the FTSE 100 ahead of its preliminary results due Feb. 12. The company bought back 121,668 shares this week for cancellation. CEO Tadeu Marroco received 364 shares under a bonus scheme. Investors are watching for updates on BAT’s nicotine alternatives and sector competition after Philip Morris International’s latest results.
SSE share price ends higher — what to watch before Monday’s London open

SSE share price ends higher — what to watch before Monday’s London open

8 February 2026
SSE shares closed up 1.21% at 2,510 pence in London on Friday, trading near a 52-week high. The company guided for 2025/26 adjusted earnings per share of 144–152 pence after reporting a 64% jump in regulated networks investment and a 7% rise in renewables output. Investors are watching Ofgem’s transmission price-control deadline and UK interest rate signals.
Meta Stock Slips on AI Spend Jitters as $4 Trillion Valuation Chatter Grows

Meta Stock Slips on AI Spend Jitters as $4 Trillion Valuation Chatter Grows

8 February 2026
Meta shares fell 1.3% Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, up sharply from $72.22 billion in 2025. Investors expressed concern over rising AI costs and pressure on cash flow, despite Meta reporting a 24% jump in fourth-quarter revenue to $59.89 billion.
HSBC share price ends Friday up 2.2% — what to watch before London reopens

HSBC share price ends Friday up 2.2% — what to watch before London reopens

8 February 2026
HSBC shares closed up 2.2% at 1,305.8 pence in London on Friday, while its New York stock rose and Hong Kong shares fell. Market participants now expect the Bank of England’s key rate to drop to 3.0% by March 2027, with two more cuts in 2026 nearly priced in, Reuters reported. HSBC’s next results are due Feb. 25.
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