International Markets
Why did Iran bomb Dubai? A Middle East expert explains the regional alliances at play
Andrew Thomas, a Lecturer in Middle East Studies and author of Iran and the West: A Non-Western Approach to Foreign Policy, explores 'a deliberate strategy by the Iranian government, designed to exact…
Balearics reject foreign buyer ban
Proposal to prevent non-residents from buying homes on the islands fell at the first legislative hurdle.
Buy/Hold/Sell: Comparing costs of prime property ownership across 30 world cities
'The headline price is not the only cost that buyers need to be aware of' when acquiring a high-value home, says Savills.
London still tops US buyers’ UK wishlist, but regions are gaining
PCL is still the 'destination of choice for expatriating American citizens,' says Enness Global, but 'countryside & coastal living is proving increasingly attractive' for US buyers in the UK.
Postcard from America: The World Cup is more than a soccer tournament – it’s a global open house
This summer's sporting palooza will act as a guided tour for the world's wealthy, and smart agents are already lacing up their boots, explains Billy Nash.
Ten Charts: What global luxury homebuyers want, where they’re going, and what’s worrying them
Survey of Sotheby’s global agents reveals portfolio buying habits, security concerns, tax sensitivities and uneven price growth.
Italian agency reports ‘sharp rise’ in British buyers seeking prime country homes
Great Estate has noticed a 'profound shift' in international buyer demand, chiming with notable expansions by big-brand UK estate agencies in Italy.
From London to Tokyo: What 2026 holds for prime residential world city markets
Capital values across 30 cities have just outperformed rents for the first time since 2021, reports Savills - so which urban hubs are set to soar in the year ahead?
Global super-prime markets accelerate while tax drags on London
Just 35 US$10mn-plus sales leave UK capital seventh in Q4 rankings, behind Sydney, Miami & Singapore.
Global house price growth picks up as rate cuts provide ‘tailwinds’
Knight Frank's Global House Price Index edged higher in Q3, but 'real gains are still hard‑won'.
French ‘supertax’ revenue falls short
Macron's wealth tax raised barely a quarter of expected revenue last year, as HNWIs took advantage of delays.
Postcard from Riyadh: ‘Saudi Arabia’s property sector is moving toward a more experience-driven model’
Mohab Mufti of Chestertons KSA shares on-the-ground insights into one of the world's most rapidly-changing property sectors.