Here are the 2025 'Best Places to Work in Maine'

A total of 143 companies, across all business categories, have been named to this year's list of the "Best Places to Work in Maine." A number of those being honored made the cut in previous years as well, including Allagash Brewing, Consigli...

Former girls’ boarding school in Yorkshire offered for sale - entered administration last month

Queen Margaret's School (Image credit: Sanderson Weatherall) A former girls' boarding school in North Yorkshire that closed earlier this year after 125 years of operation has been put up for sale. Queen Margaret's School in Escrick is an...

Springfield real estate brokerages combine

CEQA reform opens new era for urban development in California, developer says

In late June, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation as part of the 2025-2026 state budget that reformed the California Environmental Quality Act. CEQA is intended to inform the government and the public about the potential environmental...

Mortgage rate moves: ANZ hikes, BoQ posts new lowest fixed rate

The average variable interest rate for owner occupiers paying principal and interest is now 6.21%, with the lowest variable rate for any LVR sitting at 4.99%, offered by Police Credit Union. Canstar’s database lists 910 rates below 5.5%, up from...

Housing approvals rise, but pipeline bottlenecks threaten delivery

States have implemented zoning reforms, pattern books for approved designs, and financial incentives for developers. However, Owen said high interest rates, affordability constraints, and post-COVID cost increases are keeping approvals low.

Australia losing 24 affordable houses daily as prices climb

Brisbane follows closely at 5.5 per day, while Melbourne sheds 5.1. Perth loses 2.7 affordable houses daily, Adelaide 2.2, the Gold Coast 1.7, Canberra 0.9, and Hobart 0.5. Darwin also bucks the trend here, adding 0.2 affordable houses daily.

CBA scam losses drop 76% as AI tool and in-app verification roll out

A key part of its latest efforts is Scam Checker, a free generative AI tool launched within Truyu, the bank’s digital identity protection app. The feature allows Australians to screenshot suspicious text messages, upload them to the app, and...

Silicon Valley lawmakers want to decriminalize homelessness

As cities across California ban homeless encampments and Gov. Gavin Newsom encourages more sweeps, San Jose lawmakers are standing up against criminalizing homelessness. State Sen. Sasha Perez along with Assemblymembers Ash Kalra, Alex Lee and...

Portland's downtown office market sees greater vacancy, but also lower rents

Colliers, a real estate firm with offices in Maine and New Hampshire, said the downtown Portland office market has been softening compared with last year, with the vacancy rate climbing by 2.3%, ending the second quarter at 12.6%. “Flight to...

Meet the 2025 Outstanding Women in Business

This year, Mainebiz launched the Outstanding Women in Business awards program, building on the longtime Women to Watch program. Outstanding Women in Business tweaks the formula a bit, allowing for a bit more leeway in the roles played in business,...

A Falmouth fitness center looks to Portland for second location

A fitness center that opened in Falmouth in January is already planning to expand to a second location in Portland. Reframe Fitness, owned by Lily Jocham, leased 2,644 square feet of retail space at 180 Kennebec St. in Portland’s West Bayside...

Outstanding Women in Business: Kelly Flagg helps build Maine’s construction workforce

During three years as executive director of Associated General Contractors of Maine, Kelly Flagg is credited for transforming the organization. Her most significant achievement was establishing the Maine Construction Academy, to develop skilled...

See how this commercial RE business doubled its property management portfolio

NAI Harcourts Metro has bolstered its position within the commercial real estate industry and doubled its property management portfolio across Western Australia. NAI Harcourts Metro has boosted its capabilities within industrial, office, and...

Emma Harvey to lead CSQ’s new Facility Management Consultancy offering

Following the launch of its new Facility Management Consultancy, CSQ has brought Emma Harvey on board to lead and spearhead the expansion of the new practice. Emma Harvey brings nearly 20 years of experience across facility management, property...

Hostplus seeks to sack Lendlease as property manager twice in a month

Industry superannuation fund Hostplus is ramping up pressure on property investor Lendlease, seeking to sack it as the manager of a second major Australian property fund in less than one month. Hostplus, one of the fund’s biggest investors, wrote...

How Josh Gierach Is Redefining Property Management Through the Power of Care, Commitment, and Real Estate Efficiency

Josh Gierach didn't plan to make a difference in real estate. In fact, for much of his early life, his compass pointed in several directions, from running a vending machine business to landscaping and even launching a staffing agency. But beneath...

Mews Recognised as a Leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Hospitality Property Management Systems

Amsterdam – Mews, the leading operating system for hospitality, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Hospitality Property Management Systems (PMS) 2025 Vendor Assessment (doc #US52038025, August 2025). Tech-forward hotel...

Bonds Avenue Residences by Amirah Developments fuels Dubai realty transaction growth to Dh431 bn in H1

Current upward market movement is driving new projects like Bonds Avenue Residences by Amirah Developments, debunking slowdown forecast Bonds Avenue Residences, the first freehold property by Amirah Developments, introduced in the first half of...

The Surefire Group Makes Inc. 5000 List For Fourth Consecutive Year, Solidifies Status As Premier JV Partner For Real Estate Brokers And Builders

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) The Surefire Group has been named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, ranking No. 1167 PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Surefire Group has been named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, ranking No. 1167 among America's...