Global UHNW wealth falls for the first time in three years
There’s been “muted” growth in the number of Ultra-High Net Worth Individuals over the last year, reports Wealth-X – but London has seen a bigger rise than any other top ten UHNW city
In Pictures: Elicyon, Fenton Whelan, Katherine Pooley, XBD & SHH vie for international design prize
Feast your eyes on all 22 projects shortlisted in the £1m+ residential category at this year’s SBID International Design Awards…
Irish property price inflation stalls as supply rises & Brexit looms
It’s the the first time since early 2013 that average house prices in Dublin have fallen on an annual basis
8,000 Hong Kong agents ‘face elimination’ as deals dry up
Around 20% of agency jobs are ‘on the line’ as political headwinds continue to batter the market
Superblocks: Barcelona’s car-free zones could extend lives and boost mental health
An urban planning idea from Catalonia is reclaiming city streets from cars, and delivering considerable long-term benefits for residents and visitors alike. Anupam Nanda explains how…
World’s tallest residential building tops out at 1,550 feet
Central Park Tower is ‘the definitive New York skyscraper’, according to developer Extell; ultra-luxe supertall will deliver a flagship store for Nordstrom and 179 residences ranging up to 17,500 square feet in size…
2019’s global real estate investment volume won’t match 2018’s bumper year, but could equal 2017’s
“When [real estate investment] opportunities do come to the market we are seeing demand for everything,” says Savills, “provided the price is right.”
Auction house pitches grand French château to wealthy London commuters
You can genuinely commute to the UK capital from Château Holtz in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais countryside, according to Concierge Auctions, who are listing the sprawling pile on a reserve of less than £400k
Email hack reveals Corcoran’s corporate secrets
A rogue email has circulated the American real estate giant’s broker commission splits and more
Property investor creates $1bn resi portfolio targeting distressed developments
Atlas Residential is building a massive residential portfolio in the US, UK and China
Hedge fund tycoon continues ultra-prime shopping spree
Citadel founder Ken Griffin has reportedly dropped another $99m (£80m) on a world-class trophy residence, this time in Palm Beach, Florida…