Beyond Hotels: On the future of branded residential
Hotels may dominate the international branded residence space, but there’s scope for lifestyle brands – from food and drink to fashion and tech – to move into the sector, suggests Riyan Itani.
New Four Seasons-branded project in Dubai sells out in ‘record time’
The 28 turn-key units on the banks of the Dubai Canal were snapped up by a ‘who’s who of international society, from royalty to celebrities’, according to the agents.
Luxury developer reports sales surge as New York’s property market booms
Manhattan developer Extell signed more than $260 million in new sales contracts in Q1, and says it is on track to sign another $250 million in April.
London architects PLP unveil debut resi tower in Singapore
London-based architecture practice PLP has designed a “biophilic enclave” for one of Singapore’s most coveted neighbourhoods, and is “exploring the establishment of a long-term presence” in the republic.
Bentley-branded residences are coming to Miami
Motoring marque Bentley is the latest luxury brand to attach itself to a prime residential property development in Miami, joining the likes of Porsche, Aston Martin and Fendi.
London was the biggest super-prime sales market in the world last year
Elite buyers dropped nearly US$4bn on $10m-plus properties in the UK capital in 2020, putting it ahead of traditional rivals New York and Hong Kong in the luxury real estate stakes.
In Pictures: Landmark Madison Ave penthouse sells for $21.6m
Another super-prime apartment has sold in Robert A. M. Stern Architects boutique development in Manhattan.
UK firm designs luxury Caribbean villas made from lava
Saunders has designed its new ‘sustainable’ scheme on the island of Grenadabin using locally-sourced lava rock.
International buyers pick up units at Caudwell’s Cap d’Antibes scheme
Purchasers from the UK, CIS and Germany have bought into Les Oliviers since the beginning of the year, despite the ongoing travel restrictions.
‘Versailles-like’ mansion planned in Hong Kong
Property developer China Evergrande is reportedly planning to build an “unprecedented” 240,000 sq ft mega-mansion near the Shenzhen border in Hong Kong.