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GFP Real Estate said Thursday that Maybern, a financial technology company specializing in fund management solutions for private markets, has signed a long-term lease expansion at 10 Astor Place, more than doubling its footprint at the property from approximately 11,000 square feet to 30,000 square feet. The expansion encompasses the property’s entire fourth floor. Maybern…
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Major lenders increase mortgage rates as Iran conflict escalates – round-up
Halifax, Barclays and HSBC are among the latest lenders to increase mortgage pricing as the continuation of the conflict in the Middle East caused uncertainty. Halifax has increased rates by as much as 0.2%, impacting two-, three- and five-year fixed mortgage pricing for homemovers and first-time buyers. The changes will also see the removal of Halifax’s sub-4% mortgage rates. …
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