International Business
Bill Gates takes control at Four Seasons
Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has agreed to sell half of his stake in the luxury hospitality group to the Microsoft mogul's Cascade Investment LLC for $2
LeadingRE launches sustainability campaign
“We want to promote the newest and most exciting properties, initiatives, ideas and businesses making a positive difference for one of the world’s most pressing issues," says Chris Dietz of Leading Rea…
High-end French agency goes global
Vignt Paris teams up with NYC-based firm to market 'prestigious' listings across Europe & the US.
Former Knight Frank and Countrywide marketing chief joins Fine & Country as Global CEO
Simon Leadbetter has joined Fine & Country as Global CEO, replacing interim chief Jon Cooke. He's previously held senior marketing positions at Keller Williams UK, Knight Frank and Countrywide.
Classical architects tap into growing Chinese markets
‘There is a real opportunity to service those most distinguished Chinese and Asian high-net-worth-individuals, investors and developers’, says Adam Architecture’s Robbie Kerr
Star architect launches property company to ‘reimagine’ housing design
Bjarke Ingels, founder of high-profile architecture practice BIG, has set up a new residential property venture that aims to "reimagine the future of urban living"
Reapit continues global expansion, buying Danish estate agency software leader
The acquisition of Mindworking gives property software platform Reapit "a firm foothold in Northern Europe" as it continues its private equity-backed international expansion drive.
Netflix fame leads to ultra-prime deals for French agency
Kretz & Partners, the family-run firm starring in The Parisian Agency, has just sold an €80m mansion in Paris in collaboration with a well-known ex-Knight Frank agent…
BIG creates seven new partners, 33 new Associates & one new Director
Bjarke Ingels Group has more than doubled in size over the last four years.
Leading RE adds 19 global members
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, an international network of independent real estate firms now claims to represent more than 150,000 property agents in over 70 different countries.
Engel & Völkers commission revenues to top €1bn this year
Turnover in some global markets is growing an ‘unprecedented scale’, reports CEO Sven Odia
Fine & Country moves into Thailand
Former Thorgills Lettings Director Sean Barrett bought into Fine & Country in West London in late 2019; now he's launching the top-end estate agency brand in Thailand.