Today, Friday 24 October

24th October 2025 By Staff Reporter | news@propertyticker.co.nz | @propertyticker

The Ticker’s daily roundup of national and international property industry news, views and analysis.

National

First look inside new UniLodge Auckland Central: less ‘student digs’, more resort
NZH

Torpedo7 owner on why it decided to move the retail brand back to online-only
NZH

Lovin’ it this time? Maccas in new bid for Wānaka restaurant
RNZ

Lakeside plot sells for close to $60m after owner goes into liquidation
OneRoof

Will home loan rates drop below 4 percent?
RNZ

Housing now the most affordable it has been for first home buyers in more than four years
Interest

Auckland construction firm guilty of cartel conduct avoids half a million dollar fine
RNZ

The Red Bank comes back for more, making sure it has two market leading fixed rate terms. It also cuts term deposit rates. The Co-operative Bank cuts both as well
Interest

International

Why Blackstone says the ‘deal dam’ is breaking
CoStar

China hotel chains eye Southeast Asia, with Jin Jiang to open 180 locations
Nikkei

GPT buys 50% stake in Sydney’s Grosvenor Place office tower for A$860m
IPE

GPT’s $860m Grosvenor Place deal bets on market recovery
AFR

CBRE sees strong growth led by record Q3 leasing and data center expansion
FD

Hotel ground lease cited as billion-dollar opportunity goes up for sale near New York’s Hudson Yards
CoStar

Holiday Inn owner IHG hit by ongoing US weakness
Reuters

BPF calls for tax reforms to tackle development viability crisis
PIN

Hilton touts third-quarter profitability amid weak travel environment
CoStar

Accor Confirms Possible Ennismore IPO and Raises Profit Forecast
Skift

Saudi heritage site to offer investors projects worth $1.6 billion
Reuters

Government unveils emergency package to kickstart London housebuilding
PW

Federated Hermes takes majority stake in FCP to enter US property market
IPE

Mount Stirling Resort financial deficit prompts review of winter operations
ABC