International
New Elie Saab-branded scheme launches in the Middle East
Les Vagues is the Lebanese fashion house's first project in Qatar.
Global housing downturn could see world GDP growth flatline, warn economists
The likelihood of a severe real estate slump is lower now than at the time of the Global Financial Crisis, but a significant drop in residential investment is 'plausible' next year, says Oxford Economics
Property management giant Odevo expands into the USA
Odevo - which operates in the UK as Rendall & Rittner - has partnered with Florida-based KW Property & Management Consulting.
Fine & Country signs global property portal listing deal
nurtur.group-owned estate agency brand has signed-up to international property portal hub ListGlobally, to promote listings in 54 countries.
Global housing markets are ‘at the tipping point’, warns UBS, with ‘significant price corrections’ imminent in many world cities
'We are witnessing the owner-occupied housing boom finally under pressure globally,' says UBS, which warns of 'significant price corrections' in a majority of the highly-valued global cities in the coming…
Historic French estate, known as ‘Petit Versailles’, finds a buyer on a €52mn asking price
Engel & Völkers reports that a Czech billionaire has acquired the magnificent Château du Marais near Paris.
Dubai developer unveils resi tower with interiors by Swiss jewellery house de Grisogono
Damac has teamed up with de Grisogono to create a new branded residential development in Dubai, called "Chic Tower".
One&Only partners up with prime London brokerage for global branded residences push
The London Broker will be leading marketing & sales for One&Only's super-luxe homes in locations from Montenegro to Mauritius.
Luxury property veteran launches Caribbean buying agency
Andrew Robson, who led sales and marketing at the exclusive Jumby Bay resort, has launched a UK-based buying agency focused on sourcing luxury homes in the Caribbean for international buyers.
How much property does US$1mn buy around the world?
Those buying in US dollars can get much more bang for their buck this year - especially in London's most expensive neighbourhoods...
Knight Frank boosts Middle East presence
The agency has brought in Adam Stewart to head up its new Qatar office.
Prime global rental growth ‘has peaked’
Knight Frank's latest Prime Global Rental Index shows a slight dip in the pace of luxury rent inflation across ten international cities.