International Business
UK has the biggest estate agency sector in Europe, in revenue terms
But competition amongst British property brokers is fierce, meaning average earnings per agency are lower than in some EU nations.
More big names move into branded residential property development
Virgin and Baccarat join an ever-growing list of luxury and lifestyle brands expanding into the prime residential real estate sector.
Knight Frank partners with Monaco real estate agency
'With the number of UHNWIs in Monaco set to rise by 23% in the five years to 2026, it makes complete sense for Knight Frank to strengthen its presence in the market,' says Edward de Mallet Morgan.
Family business has ambitions to build the Fine & Country brand in Spain
The Haras have been running Fine & Country Costa Blanca North since 2019, and have now taken on the estate agency's Master License for all of Spain.
Forbes Global Properties inks deal with major London estate agency
31-branch Chestertons becomes the first London-based agency to join the luxury real estate network, as it looks to leverage Forbes’ global audience of 'more than 100 million'.
Engel & Völkers defies market slowdown as commission revenues hit 1.2 billion euros
Global real estate giant brokered 39 billion euros worth of property last year.
CIRE expands in the Caribbean
A deal with Oceano Homes on St. Martin/St. Maarten marks Christie’s International Real Estate’s further expansion in the Caribbean.
Branded residential property ‘drives strategic growth’ for Four Seasons
Luxury hospitality giant's new boss flags branded resi as a major part of international growth plans.
RLF rebrands to MGAC following American acquisition
MGAC bought venerable British cost consultancy RLF in 2021, and has now consolidated all its businesses under one brand banner.
CIRE scales up in the Alps with three new office openings
Christie’s International Real Estate has expanded its presence in Europe’s winter playground with new offices under Agence Atherac in La Clusaz, Benedetti Real Service in Cortina d’Ampezzo, and Wüst u…
Jide Taiwo moves into Dubai
Nigeria's Jide Taiwo & Co has followed last year's UK launch with a move into Dubai real estate.
Knight Frank ramps up alpine coverage with new office in Morzine
The Portes du Soleil was a 'key missing part' of the agency's network.