Manchester United has announced the location for its proposed 100,000-seater stadium, situated 350 metres from Old Trafford. The venue forms the centrepiece of the Trafford Wharfside masterplan, a 150-hectare regeneration project backed by Trafford Council and regional authorities. The project aims to create 48,000 jobs and 15,000 homes, delivering a projected £7.3 billion annual boost to the UK economy.
Rotana has signed a deal with Zawaya Properties Company to debut its branded residences segment in Saudi Arabia. Located in Makkah, the project will deliver 240 serviced hotel apartments within the SAR 26 billion Thakher development. The project targets growing demand from pilgrims and long-stay corporate travelers under the Saudi Vision 2030 tourism expansion strategy.
Japanese developer Mitsubishi Estate has partnered with Central Pattana to build a 43-billion-yen mixed-use tower in Bangkok. Located in the popular Siam Square area, the 42-storey development will blend flagship luxury retail, modern workspaces, and the Thai debut of 25hours hotels. Construction is underway and phase openings will start in 2027.
Daewoo E&C has finalised an investment in a $291 million housing project in Palisades Park, New Jersey, marking its return to the United States property development sector after two decades. Partnering with New York developer Tamares, the firm will build a 540-unit apartment complex. The company also plans to back a luxury mixed-use project in Prosper, Texas, later this year.
Ayala Land has increased its capital investment in the 320-hectare Lio Estate in El Nido, Palawan, to cater to growing demand for long-stay tourism and second homes. The expansion includes new transport links, a 3.7-kilometre boardwalk and a 16.3-hectare mixed-use district called Sitio Aplaya, while dedicating more than half of the coastal development to protected ecological zones.
Skanska has secured a SEK 370 million contract with Lundbergs Fastigheter to build four rental apartment buildings in Jönköping. The project in Södra Munksjön will feature commercial spaces, underground parking and a total gross area of over 21,700 square meters. Construction starts in mid-2026, with completion scheduled before the end of 2028 under the Miljöbyggnad Silver environmental standard.
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