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Tritax Big Box acquires 50% stake in Heathrow joint venture
Hyperscale

Tritax Big Box acquires 50% stake in Heathrow joint venture

Burges Salmon has guided Tritax Big Box in a joint venture to enhance power delivery for a substantial new data centre at Heathrow, valued at GBP £5 billion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Global Stories

Real estate stories

Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest
Human Capital Management

Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest

Fit out costs are on the rise across APAC, with Tokyo maintaining its position as the priciest city at USD $195 per square foot, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Gallabox raises USD $3.5m to boost AI WhatsApp tools
Software-as-a-Service

Gallabox raises USD $3.5m to boost AI WhatsApp tools

Gallabox has secured USD $3.5 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven WhatsApp tools, aiming to transform communication for small and medium enterprises.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Real estate stories

How to optimise your air con for lower energy bills
Smart Cities

How to optimise your air con for lower energy bills

IoT sensors and machine learning can trim cooling demand, helping building operators cut bills and emissions without costly retrofits.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
Why the property market lacked its summer sizzle
Bank of New Zealand

Why the property market lacked its summer sizzle

Falling interest rates have yet to shake New Zealand’s housing market out of its summer lull, with values up just 0.5% in three months.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Australasian AI expansion ramps up with billion dollar investment in data centres
Data centers

Australasian AI expansion ramps up with billion dollar investment in data centres

Demand for cloud and AI workloads is driving new Australian data centre capacity as Partners Group backs GreenSquareDC with up to A$1.2 billion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
NFTs aren't just art - they will shape your future
Gaming

NFTs aren't just art - they will shape your future

NFTs are evolving beyond digital art, impacting sectors like music and finance, and offering unique opportunities for ownership in the digital future.

By Janine Grainger • 7 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
More houses for sale now than in the last decade
Property Market

More houses for sale now than in the last decade

Buyers now have more negotiating power as national housing stock tops 35,000, even though new listings came in below expectations in February.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Intralogistics & Warehousing Expo 2025: Bigger, Bolder, and Poised to Revolutionize the Industry
Robotics

Intralogistics & Warehousing Expo 2025: Bigger, Bolder, and Poised to Revolutionize the Industry

Bengaluru’s logistics boom is drawing 165-plus exhibitors and 10,000 professionals to a November expo on warehouse automation.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 16th Feb 2025
Shaping the future of workspaces
Artificial Intelligence

Shaping the future of workspaces

Demand for flexible offices is climbing in New Zealand as AI and hybrid work reshape space needs, with hubs and spokes set to dominate corporate use.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Domestic Real Estate
Property Market

Domestic Real Estate

National average asking prices rose 60.3% in 10 years, but Auckland lagged as regional New Zealand drove most of the gains.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Inclusiveness in an AI driven city
Smart Cities

Inclusiveness in an AI driven city

Auckland and Wellington are among Asia-Pacific’s most inclusive cities, with social equity seen as a driver of talent, growth and investment.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
CapitaLand invests USD $700m in Osaka data centre project
Digital Transformation

CapitaLand invests USD $700m in Osaka data centre project

CapitaLand is investing over USD $700 million in a new data centre in Osaka, Japan, expanding its portfolio to meet rising digital demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Changing market conditions present opportunity
Hybrid & Remote Work

Changing market conditions present opportunity

Lower borrowing costs and expiring term deposits could lift demand for commercial and residential property as investors hunt better returns.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Bridgit broadens team with five new appointment additions
Property Market

Bridgit broadens team with five new appointment additions

Non-bank lender Bridgit has expanded its distribution team with the appointment of five Business Development Managers to meet rising business demand.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Intralogistics & Warehousing Expo 2025: Bigger, Bolder, and Poised to Revolutionize the Industry
Robotics

Intralogistics & Warehousing Expo 2025: Bigger, Bolder, and Poised to Revolutionize the Industry

Bengaluru’s warehousing and logistics firms are set for a bigger showcase as 165 companies and 10,000 professionals gather in November.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 26th Jan 2025
REINZ releases final figures for 2024
Northland

REINZ releases final figures for 2024

New Zealand’s housing market finished 2024 quietly, with sales, prices and listings all showing mixed shifts as inventory stayed elevated.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025