International Business
US interiors firm debuts in UK with Battersea showhomes
'This collaboration isn’t just about interiors,' says property developer Marie-Julie Gheysens; 'it’s about narrative, artistry and the enduring power of female creativity.'
Marriott expands branded residential portfolio with record signings
US hospitality giant signed 55 resi deals in 2025, up 50% on the previous year, including forthcoming schemes in Dubai, Houston and Phuket.
Studio Ashby expands with new Cape Town base
Sophie Ashby’s award-winning design firm has opened its first international studio.
Pacaso signs celeb broker to help ‘define the next chapter of luxury co-ownership’
'Million Dollar Listing' star Fredrik Eklund will promote the shared-ownership property platform to HNWIs & top-end agents around the world.
Activist investor lambasts CoStar’s resi portal focus
Billionaire hedge fund founder criticises what he calls 'an ill-conceived and hopelessly executed strategy to build an online classifieds business in the residential real estate industry.'
Branded residential advisory scales up as demand accelerates
Riyan Itani's Global Branded Residences has added senior hires from Savills and Accor.
Knight Frank links up with luxury LA brokerage
Global agency says alliance with Beverly Hills-based Carolwood Estates marks a 'pivotal moment'.
Grosvenor sets out ‘revised’ international property strategy
Property firm says direct investment will focus on ‘large, concentrated’ UK and Canada assets, including Mayfair and Belgravia.
Savills Middle East names new COO for fast-growing resi arm
Fay Lloyd takes on senior operating role as agency targets further expansion across the region.
Aussie property lender launches in the UK
Pallas Capital has been operating in the Asia-Pacific region since 2016.
Interview: Mark Harvey on the strategy behind Knight Frank’s next phase of global growth
The agency’s international chief discusses doubling down on key wealth hubs, reshaping partnerships and targeting new lifestyle markets - plus why London remains at the top of the global property map.
Knight Frank maps out ‘highly targeted’ expansion across key global hubs
Focus will be on 'expanding thoughtfully in the markets that matter most to our clients', says property firm's head of international.