International
Prime global rents lose momentum as emerging markets stall
Prime rents around the world are rising, on average, by 1.3% a year according to Knight Frank's latest spot check. That's significantly down from the rate of 3.5% recorded a year ago
PropertyGuru appoints new board members and chairman after investment
After closing the S$175m investment by a strategic consortium comprising TPG, Emtek Group and Square Peg Capital in June (read all about it here), Asia’s leading online property portal PropertyGuru has a…
‘Europe is surging ahead’ – Chinese portal assesses global housing markets
Chinese mega-portal Juwai has flagged Ireland as the world's strongest-performing housing market, with a +15.75% price increase in the last year
How residential construction costs compare around the world
Construction activity is increasing around the world, although the "recovery is patchy, varying at both regional and national levels," according to a new survey which breaks down current residential construction…
Savills expands in France with Provençal partnership
Savills has formed a new association with Provence-based real estate agent Valancogne & Partners
Pricing the Unpriceable: How to value international trophy homes
Redefining the pinnacle of residential real estate is a lofty task, notes Christie’s International Real Estate.
Pristine Fijian island up for grabs
An 11-hectare uninhabited island just 36km away from Fiji's Nadi airport is being offered for sale by Knight Frank New Zealand, with plans to create either a boutique resort or a single private residence.
‘Two-Speed Europe’ emerges as global house prices nudge up
Residential property prices around the world nudged up by 0.3% in the 12 months to the end of March 2015, according to Knight Frank's latest Global House Price Index.
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Paradise Found: Caribbean markets on the up as government incentives tempt wealthy buyers
Government incentive programmes and an influx of wealthy new buyers are fuelling interest in the Caribbean as a prime resi resort destination, according to new analysis by UHNW insight-mongers Wealth-X.
Asia’s top property portal bags major investment from Uber and Airbnb backer
Asia’s leading property portal, PropertyGuru, has attracted a $175m investment (the biggest investment in a Southeast Asian tech company this year) from a consortium of three investors, including the b…
£42m Hong Kong flat sets new price record for Asia
A duplex unit in Frank Gehry's twisted-up Opus Hong Kong has just broken the record for the most expensive flat ever sold in Asia.
Prime New York prices dip as sales surge
The average sale price for a Manhattan apartment dropped a touch in April, says CityRealty, although the number of deals increased quite significantly