International Business
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.
‘It’s like Dubai in 2004’: Global real estate brand moves in on latest UAE hotspot
Ras al Khaimah's population is expected to rocket by 60% in the next seven years, says Christie's International Real Estate, and a raft of luxury development schemes are already underway.
Knight Frank adds China marketing chief to Global Residential Board
Samantha Yu's appointment 'confirms Knight Frank’s commitment to growing its business' in mainland China.
US celebrity advisors team up with boutique British property agency
Compass Sports & Entertainment Division has partnered with David Johnson's INHOUS in the UK & Ireland
Huge profit surge for London-listed branded residence developer Dar Global
The property developer, which floated in London earlier this year, is working with top-flight luxury brands including Lamborghini, Missoni and Dolce & Gabbana.
LeadingRE adds Global Business Development Director
Jenny Doolan has been charged with expanding LeadingRE's footprint in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.