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February 16, 2026

Residential

Alramz Real Estate has entered into a SAR 91 million agreement with PIF-owned ROSHN Group to develop two residential plots in Riyadh. Spanning 14,128 sqm within the SEDRA community, the project will deliver an estimated 240 new homes. This strategic deal includes all design and construction works, following the high standards of the ROSHN masterplan. The project is expected to boost Alramz’s financial performance through 2028.
Danube Properties has unveiled Serenz by Danube, a 50-storey residential landmark in Jumeirah Village Circle. Featuring over 40 amenities across 120,000 square feet, the project offers fully furnished units starting at AED 850,000. Strategically located for quick road access, the development utilizes a 1 per cent monthly payment plan. The launch event included group leadership and brand ambassador Brett Lee, highlighting a significant expansion in Dubai's premium property market.
2Life Communities has announced a formal leadership transition as Lizbeth Heyer prepares to take over as CEO this October. Heyer, the current President, was unanimously approved by the board to succeed Amy Schectman following a decade of service to the organisation. The change concludes a 15-year era of expansion that saw the provider's portfolio double in size.
Long & Foster Real Estate has named Lacey Conway as its new president to lead its growth and agent support strategies. Conway brings more than two decades of industry experience to the role, having previously served as the CEO of Latter & Blum. She will partner with CEO Patrick Bain to maintain the firm's reputation for local expertise and teamwork.
Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp has launched its first residential project in the United States through a joint venture with Bridge Tower Homes. The partnership will focus on the Texas market, beginning with the Saddlebrook development in Corinth. This project includes 97 detached homes priced from $385,000, with construction beginning in March 2026. The move signals a major global expansion for the Osaka-based company into the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Instone Real Estate has acquired a 12,500 m² plot in Unterschleißheim to develop a new residential quarter. The project will provide 180 apartments designed to meet high energy efficiency standards including a connection to local geothermal energy. Located in the northern Munich metropolitan area, the development forms part of a multi-generational campus initiative. The move aims to tackle the urgent need for housing in one of Germany's most economically vibrant regions.

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