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US luxury property market shudders as HNW buyers lose anonymity
The US prime property market is reeling after the government announced plans to effectively end buyer anonymity in New York and Miami.
JLL ramps up resi business in Portugal
JLL has significantly boosted its presence on Portugal's prime resi scene with the acquisition of a top four agency based in Lisbon.
Super-prime transactions take a tumble in Manhattan
London isn't the only place where top-end transactions have tanked recently. Although the prices of luxury apartments in Manhattan hit new heights in 2015, the number of $10m+ deals fell by nearly 14%.
27-year-old drops £25m on Sydney mega-mansion
A 27-year-old from China has reportedly shelled out over £25m for a mansion with views of Sydney Harbour Bridge. It's expected to be confirmed as the second biggest resi sale in Australian history.
Global luxury property markets in 2016: Sydney on top
Sydney will see the biggest rises in residential property prices of any prime global city this year, says Knight Frank, while Hong Kong, Singapore and Paris are all likely to see price drops.
Prime global rents post weakest performance in five years
Knight Frank has recorded a 0.9% fall in prime global rents in the year to September, a stark contrast to the 3.4% rise seen a couple of years ago.
Resort Chic: Finchatton unveils epic $24m Bahamas apartment
Top-end developer Finchatton has given us a sneak peek at its latest international design project - a $24m, 7,775 square foot residence in one of the world's most exclusive resorts.
Housing to take centre stage at MIPIM 2016
Residential property will be front and centre at next year's MIPIM in Cannes, with the event's main theme being "Housing the World."
New-build French château becomes ‘the world’s most expensive home’
It's been reported that a monumental château outside Paris has just sold for $301m (about £200m), which would effectively smash the current world record.
(Empty) Miami Beach plot goes for £25m
One of the last undeveloped plots on Miami Beach has just been sold for an incredible $38.5m (£25.3m).
Global Construction Costs Compared: London prices ‘beginning to threaten the viability’ of projects
New York, London and Hong Kong are the most expensive locations for construction in the world, with cost premiums of between 40% and 60% compared with many European cities, and a "severe construction…
Massive fall in UK ‘investor’ visa applications after threshold hike
If the government was hoping to put a stop to wealthy foreigners investing in the UK, then raising the minimum threshold on investor visas from £1m to £2m may have just done the trick.