International Business
Keller Williams’ global deal tally dropped by over 15% in Q2, but tech drive helps agents ‘maintain momentum’
“We responded to the demanding market challenges brought on by Covid by pivoting fast to empower our agents’ business to thrive in this unforeseen market," declares KW President Josh Team.
More international expansion for Johns&Co
London-based new-build agency adds a KL base to its Asian network.
Beauchamp Estates launches new base in Saint Tropez
International super-prime agency now covers all 71 miles of the Cote d’Azur.
Johns&Co appoints new Hong Kong head
Betty Yeung has joined the specialist new-build agency from Colliers.
Bold & Reeves moves into the USA with LA partnership
Los Angeles-based luxury estate manager Mister Peele has licensed Bold & Reeves' proprietary property management software platform.
Sotheby’s enters Romanian market
Global franchise network continues its growth across Europe, adding a new affiliate in Bucharest.
Purplebricks offloads Canadian business for £35m
Purplebricks is refocusing on its domestic UK market "where there is substantial opportunity to grow its market-leading hybrid model."
Digital investment has paid off in a crisis, says Engel & Völkers
International real estate giant 'safely navigates' a torrid few months, and still expects transaction volumes to top 20 billion euros in 2020.
New chief for Fine & Country in South Africa
Linda Erasmus moves on to become an International Ambassador for the Fine & Country brand, while Stephen de Stadler takes over the South African operation.
Sotheby’s lands in Lake Maggiore
Italy Sotheby’s International Realty launches new office in the region as post-lockdown buyers and renters seek out green space and spectacular scenery
Savills continues European expansion with Austrian tie-up
Savills has signed up Vienna-based Spiegelfeld Immobilien as its newest associate in continental Europe.
Gulf Sotheby’s joins forces with Dubai’s Luxhabitat
Leading luxury agencies come together to launch co-branded real estate platform