International Markets
Postcard from New Zealand: Optimism is on the rise in Auckland
Peter Thompson of Barfoot & Thompson/Luxury Portfolio International reports on a 'strong increase' in luxury property sales as both supply & demand build.
Australia to ban foreign property buyers for two years
'This isn’t a silver bullet, because there is no silver bullet,' says Housing Minister Clare O'Neil as the country prepares for an election - 'but this is an important piece of Labor’s absolutely massive…
Ranked: The world’s top prime & ultra-prime ski resorts in 2025
Aspen reins as the world's premier ski property market, while Breuil-Cervinia has been named this year's most climate-resilient resort.
Dubai & Bangkok lead world city prime rental growth
Savills expects the pace of rental growth to ease in global wealth centres this year.
Global luxury property markets show ‘broad resilience’ as prices climb
Prime real estate values across 44 top-tier cities increased by an average of 3.2% in 2024.
Property meets technology: How artificial intelligence is changing real estate & matching buyers with homes
Agents from California to Greece are exploring the ways that AI is already changing the game for the industry and how the technology can benefit their clients;
Spain’s proposed non-EU buyer restrictions explained
Kate Everett-Allen looks at what the Prime Minister’s proposals could mean for non-EU buyers.
Dubai & Sydney set to top prime city price growth in 2025
Savills has assessed prime residential growth prospects in 30 world cities, predicting a slightly slower overall rate of capital value appreciation this year than in 2024.
Spanish PM threatens to ban non-EU property buyers
'We are going to propose to ban non-EU foreigners from buying houses in our country,' said Pedro Sánchez.
‘Innovation in services & amenities will become increasingly essential’: On the future of branded residences
As the branded resi sector continues to grow at a remarkable pace, Michele Galli of The One Atelier explores what’s driving the evolution and resilience of this luxury niche.
Postcard from the High Tatras: A ‘stable phase’ in Slovakia’s prime property market
Local real estate agency boss Miroslav Antoška shares insights into one of Europe's lesser-known but emergent prime property markets.
Spain floats 100% property tax for non-EU buyers
Spanish Prime Minister unveils plan to tackle 'grave' housing crisis with huge tax hikes on overseas buyers.