International Business
Rightmove rejects £5.6bn takeover bid from Murdoch’s Australian property portal business
News Corp-controlled REA Group put forward a 'non-binding indicative proposal' to buy Britain's dominant property portal.
London-based luxury design studio expands with second overseas outpost
Martin Kemp Design looks to 'solidify' presence in Paris & the South of France, following last year's launch in New York.
Murdoch’s REA considers multi-billion pound Rightmove takeover
Aussie property giant is mulling 'a possible cash and share offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Rightmove.'
Four Seasons installs first group head of residential as sales boom
Luxury hospitality firm currently operates 54 branded private residence properties around the world, and three-quarters of its future projects include a resi component.
Nest Seekers teams up with veteran French Riviera broker
'Strategic expansion' of brokerage's Private Office division continues.
Christie’s International Real Estate launches in Singapore
High-end brand looks to capitalise on city-state's luxury market as part of SE Asia expansion strategy.
Chestertons Global adds three branches in Romania
The estate agency brand has made moves on Bermuda, Cyprus, Mongolia and Romania so far this year.
Luxury developer brings in Rothschild & Co to advance London & Saudi expansion plans
Dar Global is eyeing acquisitions & joint ventures in both markets.
Humberts launches first international outpost
The 182-year-old estate agency brand is targeting Middle Eastern property markets with its overseas franchise debut.
American real estate agents adjust to seismic new commission rules
US broker fees could fall by 30%, suggest analysts as new NAR policies come into play.
Savills Australia & New Zealand recruits head of luxury & rural resi
Agency creates new high-level role as it targets growth in the New South Wales market, including Sydney's most exclusive enclaves.
Hamptons teams up with Rome real estate agency
Immobili di Prestigio is now branding itself as 'in association with Hamptons'.