International
Waterfront price premiums rise around the world as demand surges
The average international premium for a waterfront property compared with a non-waterfront home has climbed to 40%, according to Knight Frank.
Luxury fractional ownership firm inks deal with US brokerage The Agency; launches search for UK & Europe partner
Having signed up billion-dollar brokerage The Agency in the US, Sonhaus is now looking for a partner in the UK & Europe to help ‘transform the second home market’.
Prime rental growth outpaces capital values in most global cities
“Megacities are once again thriving as tenants are drawn back to urban living after the lifting of lockdowns," says Savills, as prime rents climb in New York, Singapore, London and Los Angeles.
’One of the last great unclaimed spaces in New York City’ offered for $59mn
Combining the two remaining units at Alchemy’s Woolworth Tower Residences would deliver a 12,000 sq ft spread with a 400 square foot terrace overlooking the Big Apple.
‘The winds of change are blowing through global property markets’ as price growth slows
Knight Frank's latest international index tells of cooling housing markets around the world, including at the top end.
Sotheby’s International Realty rolls into Byron Bay
Global real estate brand opens doors to 11th affiliated office in Australia.
Luxury Portfolio International signs up 12 new brokerages
Real estate network makes its first foray into Singapore and the Caribbean islands of Antigua and Barbuda with latest raft of signings.
The Guardian: Era of soaring house prices is ending as central banks raise rates
"It's over," declares The Guardian's Economics Editor, Larry Elliott. "An era of ever-rising house prices stimulated by cheap money is coming to an end."
Trendwatch: US buyers go bargain hunting in Europe
Knight Frank reports on the current surge of American interest in European property markets.
Prime resi prices continue to climb in major global cities
US cities have seen the highest rates of prime property price growth in the last six months, reports Savills, as the firm predicts a slight slowdown across most world cities in the second half of this…
Engel & Völkers reports 17% jump in commission revenues
The group brokered £19bn worth of real estate worldwide during the first half of 2022
Six ways to improve housing taxation around the world
“There is significant scope for countries to improve the design and functioning of housing taxes,” declares the OECD, as it advises high-income economies including the UK to cut residential transaction tax…