Sustainable investing — sometimes called responsible investing, ESG investing, or impact investing — has moved beyond a niche trend to become a core part of global financial markets. Investors are increasingly considering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors when choosing assets. This shift reflects a growing belief that companies with...

Asset valuation is the process of determining the economic value of a company’s assets — whether physical items like buildings and equipment, intangible assets like patents and brands, or financial assets such as stocks and bonds. Accurate asset valuation is essential for financial reporting, investment decisions, mergers and acquisitions, lending,...

English Cities Fund (ECF) and Gateshead Council have signed a deal to deliver the Baltic Quarter development—a major 1,600-home regeneration project. It will transform land on the south bank of the River Tyne. The site sits near the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and Sage Gateshead. Plans include private, affordable,...

SettleParadigm has completed the acquisition of 3,500 homes from housing association giant L&Q—marking a major step in its growth since its formation through a merger in October. The deal, covering properties in south Buckinghamshire, brings SettleParadigm’s total portfolio to 30,000 homes across its operating areas. The company says the SettleParadigm...

Saudi Arabia is speeding up its housing drive under Vision 2030. The government plans to deliver 300,000 housing units over the next three years with private sector help. Homeownership has already risen—from 47% in 2016 to 66% by the end of 2025. The target is 70% by 2030, and officials...