International
Special Relationship: Knight Frank teams up with top US brokerage
Anglo-American relations have taken a big step forward - in the resi property world at least - with the formation of a 'strategic alliance' between Knight Frank and US brokerage Douglas Elliman.
Prime markets in key global cities are ‘increasingly moving together’
Now they're officially in bed together (more here), Knight Frank Residential and US brokerage Douglas Elliman have decided to pool their resources on the research front too.
Where’s the Wealth? London, luxury assets and the UHNW landscape
The prime London market is closely linked to the private wealth of ultra high net worth individuals, says Savills' Sophie Chick in another installment of the agency's Prime London Autumn Spotlight.
America’s ‘Most Expensive Palace’ on the market at $139m
A 60,000 sq ft French-inspired Beaux Arts gold-clad new-build in four acres with 465-feet of beachfront on "Millionaires Mile" in South Florida has become the priciest listing on the market in the US.
Fine & Countries: Estate agency partners with international property portal network
Fine & Country has partnered up with Worldposting, an international property portal network.
Mount Anvil’s £137m Fulham scheme to debut in Dubai
A major new luxury resi scheme in SW London will be paraded in front of UAE investors next week.
Balearic Approach: QEstates sets up shop in Ibiza
The property arm of concierge pioneer Quintessentially has launched a new office in Ibiza.
‘London is an evergreen market and a must have for [Singaporean] property investors’ – JLL
Singaporean buying interest in London property remains high (writes Romesh Navaratnarajah, Singapore Editor of PropertyGuru Group) although a slight slowdown is expected this year due to constraints…
Inside the world’s most expensive penthouse
The world's most expensive penthouse - £240m - has been unveiled in Monaco. It has a waterslide to link the dancefloor to the pool.
Taking over the top five storeys of the Tour Odeon tower on Av.
Why is Dubai’s mainstream market outperforming its luxury homes market?
What lessons can the UK Government learn from policy decisions in other prime property markets around the world? Knight Frank's Khawar Khan explains the reasons behind Dubai's dual-speed market...
Middle Eastern buyers account for 50% of Mayfair’s super-prime deals
Middle Eastern buyers account for half of Mayfair's super-prime (£10m+) deals and around 10% of all acquisitions in the area, says Wetherell.
INTERVIEW: 3RD HOME’s Giles Adams on collaborative consumption
Launched in 2010, 3RD HOME - a reciprocal travel club for luxury second homeowners - now hosts a £3.2 billion portfolio of properties in some of the world's most exclusive locations.