{ "date": "2026-03-12", "generated_at": "2026-03-12 21:31:29", "news_count": 21, "social_posts": [], "blog_posts": [], "news_used": [ { "title": "How skyrocketing building materials cost is holding back real estate", "url": "https:\/\/businessday.ng\/real-estate\/article\/how-skyrocketing-building-materials-cost-is-holding-back-real-estate\/", "desc": "…as sector rises in ranking, contribution to GDP The Real Estate sector in Nigeria has shown remarkable resilience and growth, read more How skyrocketing building materials cost is holding back real estate", "region": "nigeria", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "businessday.ng" }, { "title": "We need to democratise real estate by creating a model that ensures the informal sector can access it—Mayor of Housing", "url": "https:\/\/businessday.ng\/real-estate\/article\/we-need-to-democratise-real-estate-by-creating-a-model-that-ensures-the-informal-sector-can-access-it-mayor-of-housing\/", "desc": "Low mortgage penetration in Nigeria means many citizens’ dream of owning homes can hardly be realized, hence the need for read more We need to democratise real estate by creating a model that ensures the informal sector can access it—Mayor of Housing", "region": "nigeria", "date": "2026-03-09", "source": "businessday.ng" }, { "title": "Cement: REDAN worries as surging prices stall projects, push up rents", "url": "https:\/\/businessday.ng\/real-estate\/article\/cement-redan-worries-as-surging-prices-stall-projects-push-up-rents\/", "desc": "Over the past few months, the real estate and construction sectors have witnessed a troubling increase in the prices of read more Cement: REDAN worries as surging prices stall projects, push up rents", "region": "nigeria", "date": "2026-03-09", "source": "businessday.ng" }, { "title": "We’re in a Trust Recession — and Brand Ambassadors Are Your Secret Weapon for Surviving It", "url": "https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/growing-a-business\/your-secret-weapon-in-a-world-starving-for-human-connection\/502749", "desc": "Learn about the value of brand ambassadorship in a world starving for human connections.", "region": "global", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "www.entrepreneur.com" }, { "title": "She ‘Accidentally’ Learned How to Run a Business at 19. Now She’s the CEO of a Company Set to Hit $600 Million This Year.", "url": "https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/business-news\/kat-cole-ceo-ag1", "desc": "Discover how saying yes to new opportunities led Kat Cole from restaurant hostess to becoming the CEO of AG1.", "region": "global", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "www.entrepreneur.com" }, { "title": "Why Franchise Discovery Day Isn’t a Sales Pitch — It’s a Stress Test for Your Alignment", "url": "https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/leadership\/why-the-real-purpose-of-franchise-discovery-day-isnt\/502875", "desc": "Franchise Discovery Day reveals far more than enthusiasm. It exposes whether a candidate and a brand can succeed together for the long haul.", "region": "global", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "www.entrepreneur.com" }, { "title": "Fintechs can unlock African manufacturing by removing cross-border payment barriers – Verto’s CEO", "url": "https:\/\/businessday.ng\/technology\/article\/fintechs-can-unlock-african-manufacturing-by-removing-cross-border-payment-barriers-vertos-ceo\/", "desc": "Ola Oyetayo, co-founder and CEO of Verto, has said that fintechs reduction of cross-border payment barriers is critical to unlocking read more Fintechs can unlock African manufacturing by removing cross-border payment barriers – Verto’s CEO", "region": "africa", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "businessday.ng" }, { "title": "Experts urge caution, transparency in AI use for Nigeria’s electoral process", "url": "https:\/\/businessday.ng\/technology\/article\/experts-urge-caution-transparency-in-ai-use-for-nigerias-electoral-process\/", "desc": "Experts have called for greater transparency, stronger data infrastructure and clearer regulatory frameworks as Nigeria explores the role of artificial read more Experts urge caution, transparency in AI use for Nigeria’s electoral process", "region": "africa", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "businessday.ng" }, { "title": "Nigeria’s oil windfall comes at a domestic cost", "url": "https:\/\/businessday.ng\/business-economy\/article\/nigerias-oil-windfall-comes-at-a-domestic-cost\/", "desc": "For Africa’s most populous economy, the surge promised a fiscal windfall. For households and businesses, it delivered higher fuel costs, read more Nigeria’s oil windfall comes at a domestic cost", "region": "africa", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "businessday.ng" }, { "title": "The edge that large remodelers leverage in a fragmented industry", "url": "https:\/\/www.housingwire.com\/articles\/residential-remodeling-acqusitions-scale\/", "desc": "Residential remodeling tops $500B, yet over 50% of payroll firms earn under $250,000, and M&A remains inconsistent since COVID.", "region": "america", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "www.housingwire.com" }, { "title": "Howard Hanna debuts HannaList with MLS aligned early access", "url": "https:\/\/www.housingwire.com\/articles\/howard-hanna-hannalist-rollout\/", "desc": "Howard Hanna debuts HannaList in April in Ohio and Pittsburgh, offering an early access phase alligned with local MLS rules", "region": "america", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "www.housingwire.com" }, { "title": "Bryan-College Station is a Texas sleeper market for builders", "url": "https:\/\/www.housingwire.com\/articles\/bryan-college-station-builders\/", "desc": "Most people view Texas in two ways: through our large cities or the stereotypical image of a man on a horse. One is about skyscrapers, private equity, and traffic; the other focuses on boots, cattle, and a mythology that has increased tourism. However, some of the real opportunities in Texas may be ", "region": "america", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "www.housingwire.com" }, { "title": "Middle East Conflict Clouds Rate Outlook and Budget Plans", "url": "https:\/\/www.propertywire.com\/analysis\/middle-east-conflict-clouds-rate-outlook-and-budget-plans\/", "desc": "Energy market volatility has driven borrowing costs higher, which has forced mortgage lenders to reprice. How long the Middle East conflict lasts will determine the impact on the housing market and the fiscal choices in the autumn Budget. Spare a thought for anyone sitting on a mortgage pricing comm", "region": "europe", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "www.propertywire.com" }, { "title": "Savills reports 6.1% revenue growth despite UK market challenges", "url": "https:\/\/www.propertywire.com\/company-news\/savills-reports-6-1-revenue-growth-despite-uk-market-challenges\/", "desc": "International property adviser Savills plc has reported a 6.1% increase in revenue to £2.55 billion for 2025, with underlying profit before tax rising 11% to £145.3 million. UK residential transactional revenue fell 4% to £199.7 million, though market conditions improved significantly in the four", "region": "europe", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "www.propertywire.com" }, { "title": "Former pub owner secures bridging loan for residential conversion", "url": "https:\/\/www.propertywire.com\/news\/uk\/former-pub-owner-secures-bridging-loan-for-residential-conversion\/", "desc": "A former pub owner has obtained a heavy refurbishment bridging loan to convert his previous business premises into a residential dwelling. Precise Mortgages provided 70% loan-to-value funding on day one, with additional capital available through staged drawdowns. The post Former pub owner secures br", "region": "europe", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "www.propertywire.com" }, { "title": "Property auction provider ordered to refund £7,270 in fees", "url": "https:\/\/www.propertywire.com\/news\/property-auction-provider-ordered-to-refund-7270-in-fees\/", "desc": "A property auction service provider has been ordered to refund £6,972 in penalty fees and pay £300 compensation after an ombudsman ruled the charges were unjustified. The case involved a homeowner who was charged fees during an attempted sale through the auction platform after two buyers encounter", "region": "asia", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "www.propertywire.com" }, { "title": "Ground rent cap could deliver £8.7bn to buy-to-let investors", "url": "https:\/\/www.propertywire.com\/news\/ground-rent-cap-could-deliver-8-7bn-to-buy-to-let-investors\/", "desc": "Labour's proposed £250 annual cap on ground rents may deliver £8.7 billion in windfall gains to buy-to-let landlords, according to analysis by consultancy firm WPI Strategy. The research raises questions about whether the policy will achieve its stated aim of supporting owner-occupiers. The post G", "region": "asia", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "www.propertywire.com" }, { "title": "UK mortgage market turbulence reaches 2022 mini-Budget levels", "url": "https:\/\/www.propertywire.com\/news\/uk\/uk-mortgage-market-turbulence-reaches-2022-mini-budget-levels\/", "desc": "The UK mortgage market is experiencing its most significant turbulence since the September 2022 mini-Budget, with average two-year fixed rates rising above 5% and up to 500 products withdrawn. Geopolitical tensions and the collapse of mortgage lender MFS are contributing to market uncertainty. The p", "region": "asia", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "www.propertywire.com" }, { "title": "Renters’ Rights Act driving ombudsman demand", "url": "https:\/\/www.propertywire.com\/buy-to-let\/renters-rights-act-driving-ombudsman-demand\/", "desc": "Renters’ Rights Act implementation has led to unprecedented clamour for The Property Ombudsman’s services, the organisation reports. In the four months between November 2025 and February 2026, the ombudsman received 58% more complaints than in the same period a year earlier – which it dubbed t", "region": "australia", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "www.propertywire.com" }, { "title": "EPC reform not happening until Autumn 2027", "url": "https:\/\/www.propertywire.com\/news\/uk\/epc-reform-not-happening-until-autumn-2027\/", "desc": "The government has chosen to delay the reforms to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings to the second half of 2027 after consulting with industry insiders. Previously there were plans to change EPCs by October 2026, but the government decided this timeline was too ambitious. The current singl", "region": "australia", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "www.propertywire.com" }, { "title": "UK property management sector forecast to reach £38bn", "url": "https:\/\/www.propertywire.com\/news\/uk-property-management-sector-forecast-to-reach-38bn\/", "desc": "The UK property management services sector is projected to reach £38 billion in 2026, according to analysis by Rushbrook & Rathbone. The sector has grown approximately 26% over the past decade despite recent market fluctuations. The post UK property management sector forecast to reach £38bn a", "region": "australia", "date": "2026-03-12", "source": "www.propertywire.com" } ] }