International Business
Concierge Auctions strikes up Sotheby’s alliance in Italy
The US-based luxury auction house has partnered up with the Italian arm of Sotheby's International Realty, promising to 'transform' the homebuying experience...
German developer moves into London with Fitzrovia scheme
Art-Invest Real Estate has opened a London office, and is working on a significant mixed-use development on Cleveland Street with Dukelease
Purplebricks backs out of America as operating losses double
Hybrid estate agency reports strong growth in the UK, but is winding down US operations as operating losses double
CBRE to buy Telford Homes for £267m
London property developer Telford Homes will become part of CBRE's US-based real estate development arm, Trammell Crow Company
Fine & Country moves into Mauritius
Estate agency franchise now operates in over 300 locations around the world
Sobha’s PNC Menon on London, Dubai, Brexit & building a global luxury property empire
INTERVIEW: PNC Menon has built an international luxury real estate empire that's currently developing a vast swathe of prime Dubai, and has recently launched a flagship global studio in Mayfair.
Chestertons boosts international team with new sales chief
Dennis Chan has joined Chestertons International in Dubai, as the estate agency looks to build a global franchise network
Airbnb’s new ‘Luxe’ platform offers short-let private islands, penthouses & mansions
Airbnb Luxe listings include The Fleming Villa in Jamaica, a private island in French Polynesia, a penthouse in Chelsea, and an immaculate Chateau
Sotheby’s Realty moves into Qatar
Sotheby’s International Realty has launched a second Middle Eastern outpost, in Doha
New wealth management firm for billionaires launches in Monaco
Monaco-based Azura is set to hit the ground running with 'about $2bn' of advisory assets under management
US ‘cloud brokerage’ blows into the UK
eXp Realty is North America's biggest resi real estate brokerage by geography
Quintessentially Estates makes a move on Germany
The Quintessentially brand is a 'perfect fit' for the country's increasingly international prime market, says new affiliate Patricia Greissl