International Business
CBRE sets up ‘blank cheque’ acquisitions vehicle
CBRE has set up a special-purpose acquisition company in the US, with a remit to “identify and acquire a privately held company with significant growth potential” for a merger or acquisition.
Leading RE recruits luxury specialist to drive global expansion
Liv Baggen has been appointed as Director of Global Luxury Market at the US-based global network, which now numbers 550 companies across 70 countries.
Meyer Bergman rebrands as MARK; sets out resi expansion plans
“As MARK, we will be looking to grow our exposure to European residential real estate through new country-specific platforms," says the CEO of the firm behind Meyer Homes and the super-prime redevelopment…
Knight Frank makes a move on Paris with new resi venture
Agency's first foray into the French capital's residential market will be in partnership with well-established local firm Junot;
In Profile: Three key players in the branded residence space
As part of its annual sit-rep on the sector, Savills profiles three key players in the branded residence space, speaking to each about their brand reach, ambitions and responses to Covid-19...
Mayfair’s Montague makes a move on the US market
Thomas Balashev's boutique property firm has bagged its first US instruction, eyeing a further roll-out in America.
Beauchamp moves into Portugal, partnering with Lisbon agency
Gary Hersham's super-prime estate agency has made its fourth major international expansion move this year, rolling into the Portuguese market with Tamea International.
Keller Williams chief steps down
Gary Keller takes on exec chairman role at new holding company, as US-based mega-agency restructures.
Quintessentially Estates rolls into Hawaii
New opening on tropical Maui marks the Belgravia-based brand’s fourth Stateside location.
British Virgin Islands to go public with details of secret company ownership
A recent BBC investigation found that 11,700 companies registered in the British overseas territory owned 23,000 UK properties.
Knight Frank launches Private Office in the Middle East
New Dubai-based arm of the agency's super-prime advisory service will be led by former head of London international project sales, Henry Faun.
Coldwell Banker rebrands global luxury division
US-based real estate giant Coldwell Banker has unveiled a brand new look for its global luxury division, designed to "create a unified voice in reaching both the mainstream and affluent customer".