International Markets
Where next for Europe’s branded residential sector?
Scheme numbers set to more than double by 2032 as brands ramp up expansion - but growth is being outpaced globally, new analysis shows.
MIPIM Debrief: A prime resi specialist’s key takeaways from Cannes in 2026
Design & project delivery boss Shona Patel reviews crucial trends from one of the world's leading real estate industry get-togethers - including some interesting insights about the luxury sector.
FT: ‘We’re past the $200mn threshold’ – the rise of super-super prime property
'How much is mere showboating listing,' asks FT journalist Mark Ellwood - 'and how much higher can prices for single private properties actually be pushed?'
London named ‘Europe’s best city’ in new ranking
Analysis puts UK capital ahead of Paris and Berlin as urban hubs compete for talent, visitors and investment.
Ranked: The world’s top ‘trophy home’ markets
London falls just outside the top three super-prime hotspots, when looking at open-market listings above US$10mn.
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.