International Business
UAE real estate giant buys UK developer London Square
Aldar Properties says its first acquisition outside of the MENA region provides 'a meaningful foothold in the diverse and dynamic London property market,' with financial heft that will give London Square…
‘First-of-its-kind affiliation’ sees Knight Frank & Douglas Elliman team up with a new partner in the Bahamas
Joint expansion in the Caribbean 'represents an exciting new chapter' for Douglas Elliman and Knight Frank's alliance.
In Pictures: Waldorf Astoria Residences partners with B&B Italia in New York
Luxury branded development's interiors collaboration offers buyers 'a seamless experience from their first design choice.'
London-listed Dar Global moves into Saudi Arabia
Branded resi specialist developer sees luxury property opportunities in Saudi's economic diversification drive.
More Caribbean coverage for Christie’s International Real Estate
New outpost in the Dominican Republic is an 'important addition' to the brand's portfolio.
US broker commission ruling could herald major shift for real estate agents
Multi-billion dollar antitrust trials could prompt seismic changes to America's real estate agency landscape.
Savills launches residential business in Barcelona
The property consultancy continues its European expansion drive, having opened offices in Lisbon, Porto, Rome, Milan and Palermo within the last 12 months.
Knight Frank inks tie-up with high-end agency in Ibiza
KF's new associate partner, Villa Contact, is one of the longest-established real estate firms on the island.
OnTheMarket to be sold to American real estate data giant in £100mn deal
'The acquisition of OnTheMarket represents an attractive and efficient entry point for CoStar into the estimated £8 trillion United Kingdom residential property market,' says CEO Andy Florance.
Savills Private Office adds to global network
Bangkok-based Prapaporn Boonkajornkul has joined the agency's specialist team servicing UHNW private clients.
British estate agents earn less than brokers in France, Italy, Spain, Australia, the US and UAE, suggests new research
American property brokers pocket nearly five times as much from a typical deal as a British estate agent, says iad, while brokers in the UAE earn more than six times a UK agent's fee.
Dubai firm recruits top prime London estate agency boss
Louis Harding has left Strutt & Parker to run a well-established estate agency in the UAE.