International
ICIJ: Who helps Russian oligarchs secretly buy jets, yachts and other luxury playthings?
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists is shining a light on a "small army" of private client advisors, brokers, accountants and lawyers that enable Russian oligarchs to "live large"…
Grosvenor ‘reconsiders its assumptions’ with a new urban property strategy
“The pandemic, external geopolitical turmoil, technological disruption, climate change and social change are forcing us to reconsider our assumptions of consumer needs and trends, business models and…
Canada to ban most foreign property buyers for two years
Justin Trudeau's government is trying to quell runaway house price inflation by targeting property investors and overseas buyers.
Global cities see highest house price growth in nearly 18 years
44% of global cities saw average house prices surge by more than 10% in 2021.
Roman mansion with Caravaggio ceiling fails to attract any bids, again
Villa Aurora will have its asking price slashed by another 20% for a third auction attempt in June.
Property pros cite inflation as key influencing factor in real estate’s ‘new era’
Macro-economic factors will play a major role in shaping real estate markets over the coming years, according to a survey by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
London retains Schroders’ Top Global City crown
London, Boston, San Francisco, New York and Melbourne are the best global cities, says asset management giant Schroders.
Nest Seekers launches London Desk in New York to drive American buyers to Britain
TV-famous real estate brokerage's new "Brooks Division" aims to "bridge the gap between the New York and London property markets," funnelling affluent Americans towards prime London homes.
US PropTech fund backs 11 European companies
An investment arm of the USA's National Association of Realtors has, in conjunction with Propertymark and Savills, backed a second batch of PropTech ventures in the UK and Europe.
International ‘challenger’ property management platform expands with London firm Rendall & Rittner
Swedish start-up Odevo aims to be "a challenger to the traditional industry for property and housing management."
PropTech investor confidence rises to another record high
96% of global PropTech investors believe Covid-19 has accelerated the adoption of technology, up 7% from six months ago.
Tax U-turn is good news for UK owners of French property
Many Brits could be due a rebate following an unexpected decision by the French authorities, says law firm