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The Agency Group Australia Ltd (ASX:AU1) reported a 21% jump in Gross Commission Income to $151.6 million for FY26, alongside a 56% reduction in net loss. The company expanded its agent network and property management portfolio, navigating a softening housing market with operational discipline.

Ingenia Communities Group has unveiled a $2.185 per share acquisition offer for Peet Limited, aiming to create Australia’s largest pure-play living sector platform with enhanced scale, diversification, and market presence.

Peet Limited delivered a record FY26 with net profit after tax soaring 77% to $103.4 million, driven by robust sales and a 39% jump in contracts on hand. The company boosted dividends by 68%, reflecting confidence in its diverse masterplanned communities pipeline.

NZME delivered a notable turnaround in the first half of 2026, doubling operating profit and cutting net debt by $13.9 million, led by strong audio revenue and digital expansion despite a challenging economic backdrop.

Aspen Group delivered a robust FY26 with 27% profit growth and an 11 cents distribution, underpinned by rental portfolio expansion and a 71% surge in development profit. The company also upgraded its FY27 guidance, supported by fresh development approvals and strategic acquisitions.

Tian An Australia Limited posted a significant half-year loss of $3.9 million for June 2026, reversing prior profits as revenue plunged 86% due to lower sales at The Henley, Enfield. The company continues development across multiple residential projects while supported by a $230 million interest-free loan facility.

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand (NZX:MCK) reported a 12% revenue increase and a 58% rise in profit before tax for the first half of 2026, driven by hotel refurbishments and growing room availability despite softer property sales.

CDL Investments New Zealand reported a modest profit decline for the first half of 2026, reflecting ongoing residential market challenges, while securing a $20 million credit facility to support future development.

Lendlease appoints seasoned real asset executive Nick O’Neil as CEO, marking a leadership shift aligned with its strategic reset and portfolio simplification.

Peet Limited has upgraded its FY26 net profit guidance by up to 17%, driven by accelerated construction and robust market demand in Western Australia and Queensland.

CDL Investments reported a 28% drop in 2025 profit amid subdued New Zealand residential property conditions but advanced major projects and secured fast-track consents. The company expects a tougher 2026 with lower earnings due to ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties.

Charter Hall Group upgrades its FY26 operating earnings guidance by 3%, buoyed by record institutional capital inflows and expanding funds under management reaching $74.7 billion.