Global construction costs rise in an era of uncertainty

If you’ve set up a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF), you’re in charge of your own investment decisions, but you’re also responsible for complying with super and tax laws. That mean it’s imperative to understand the difference between your fund’s two stages: the accumulation phase and the pension phase. There’s also the option to have a transition…

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Processing Content Key insight: A federal regulator is using the Fair Housing Act to target a lender’s minority lending initiative.  Expert Quote: “Wells Fargo and all of its employees that engaged in race-based decision-making should be ashamed of themselves.” — Scott Turner, Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary  Supporting data: The Trump administration banned…

Olnick Organization landed a loan to refinance its Lenox Terrace, years after a bid to expand the six-building Harlem multifamily campus complex fell flat. Chase Bank provided a $170.5 million balance sheet loan for 484 Malcolm X Boulevard, the 1,700-unit complex developed by Robert Olnick. Walker & Dunlop’s Jonathan Schwartz, Aaron Appel and Michael Ianno…

Homeowners in Illinois will see steep insurance rate increases throughout the fall as State Farm announced an average 8% increase for customers in the state. The new rates took effect on Oct. 1 for new customers. Existing customers will see the increases on Dec. 1. While California wildfires and coastal hurricanes are often on the news, the Midwest is…

Rightmove has disclosed that it expects to incur £2.3 million in legal costs this year relating to a class action lawsuit alleging anti-competitive behaviour, according to its latest half-year financial results. The property portal’s operating costs increased by 17% to £77.7 million, up from £66.3 million in the previous period. The figure includes £10.4 million…