Sotheby’s expands in the Middle East
Luxury real estate network launches new operation in Muscat, following recent changes to the property system introduced by the Omani government.
Pi Labs brings on Emoov co-founder as US venture partner
Emoov co-founder and Emaar product chief Ivan Ramirez has teamed up with Faisal Butt’s proptech investment firm.
Engel & Völkers posts double-digit revenue growth
CEO Sven Odin has promised to take the business ‘to the next level’ in 2021.
LPI signs-up to list properties on JamesEdition & Bloomberg
Luxury Portfolio International is now showcasing property listings on upper-end classifieds platform JamesEdition and on Bloomberg Pursuits.
Christie’s adds luxury Rome brokerage to global network
Rome Exclusive has become the third new CIRE affiliate to be announced in as many months, following other firms in Jersey and New Delhi.
Goldman Sachs buys German modular housing pioneer
Goldman Sachs has acquired the majority stake in Germany’s Oikos Group, following on from a £75m investment in British modular housing firm Top Hat in 2019.
Irish property mogul Ronan plots a return to London next year
Johnny Ronan once again has “ambitions on the scale of Battersea” in London, says Ireland’s Business Post, and expects to have his first return project underway next year.
‘Global collective’ of architects & designers launch new platform
The International Design Alliance Network (IDeA) is being pitched as “a global collective formed to better serve clients by harnessing shared philosophies and expertise”. It promises to “facilitate seamless delivery of ground-breaking projects to clients.”
Sotheby’s Realty reports 32% sales jump
Sotheby’s International Realty saw its sales figures rocket by nearly a third last year, despite international travel restrictions and multiple Coronavirus lockdowns.
Reapit buys Aussie proptech firm Agentpoint
British property software firm buys Australian estate agency website maker.
Assael Architecture moves into Australia
Top UK architecture firm looks to tap Australia’s burgeoning build-to-rent sector.
Keller Williams names new top table team
Marc King has taken over from Josh Team as President of tech-led Texan real estate franchise Keller Williams, which has a growing presence in the UK.