International Business
Berkshire Hathaway targets UAE’s luxury real estate market
UAE arm of Warren Buffet’s estate agency launches all-new ‘luxury collection division’, dealing exclusively in properties priced above US $5m.
Chestertons expands in Spain
Team España in Marbella has signed up to the Chestertons franchise network, and will now operate as Chestertons Costa del Sol.
UAE portal publishes property transaction data in ‘massive step’ towards transparency
Agent-backed venture houza rolls out new feature with sold prices and market trend data to 'create a more open and transparent property buying experience'
Knight Frank recruits new head of international resi sales in Hong Kong
Ryan Black joins from Hathway Capital to lead the agency's sales team in the region.
Sotheby’s International Realty boosts Caribbean presence
The global real estate network has made its first foray into Antigua and Barbuda via a tie-up with Majestic Realty Caribbean.
Hotel giant rolls out branded residence & long-stay portal
Accor - which operates luxury hospitality brands including Raffles, Fairmont and onefinestay - has launched a new bookings platform for its private branded residences and extended-stay hotel properties.
Dubai mega-developer names new Chairman after pausing construction
Mohamed Alabbar has stepped down as Chairman of Emaar, becoming Managing Director instead. He has been replaced by Jamal Bin Theniyah.
Forbes launches invitation-only international luxury property portal
Limited to 100 of the "most elite brokerage firms in select cities and second-home destinations across the globe", Forbes Global Properties is being led by Hilton & Hyland boss, Jeff Hyland, and former…
Caudwell rebrands; installs new sales & construction bosses for Audley Square
Savills and Clivedale alumnus Simon Walker has been recruited as Director of Sales at Caudwell's super-prime Audley Square scheme in Mayfair, and Uri Mizrahi has been appointed Chief Construction Officer.
HNW research houses Wealth-X & WealthEngine come together
Euromoney, which owns Wealth-X, has bought rival firm WealthEngine.
Jersey agency joins Christie’s International
Channel Island estate agency Hunt Estates is now part of the Christie’s International Real Estate network.
Enness launches Swiss outpost
High net worth mortgage broker Enness has opened its sixth international office, in Geneva.