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In Pictures: Rightmove’s most viewed UK & overseas properties of the year so far
From historic mansions and an ultra-modern townhouse to seaside retreats and Mediterranean villas, these are the most popular property listings of 2021 so far...
In Pictures: Monica Armani’s sustainable Spanish super-villa seeks €4.85m
Morning Breeze is being billed as the Costa Blanca's most luxurious residence.
High-end French agency goes global
Vignt Paris teams up with NYC-based firm to market 'prestigious' listings across Europe & the US.
Former Knight Frank and Countrywide marketing chief joins Fine & Country as Global CEO
Simon Leadbetter has joined Fine & Country as Global CEO, replacing interim chief Jon Cooke. He's previously held senior marketing positions at Keller Williams UK, Knight Frank and Countrywide.
Buyer picks up vast Dorchester Collection penthouse in Dubai
17,712 square floor ‘super-triplex’, bought shell & core, has eight-metre ceilings and a giant wraparound outdoor terrace with the largest private pool in the branded development.
Classical architects tap into growing Chinese markets
‘There is a real opportunity to service those most distinguished Chinese and Asian high-net-worth-individuals, investors and developers’, says Adam Architecture’s Robbie Kerr
French tax officials zoom in on ‘clandestine’ pools
Authorities are reportedly working with Google to identify tax-avoiding villa owners.
Star architect launches property company to ‘reimagine’ housing design
Bjarke Ingels, founder of high-profile architecture practice BIG, has set up a new residential property venture that aims to "reimagine the future of urban living".
How priorities are changing amongst prime & super-prime buyers
Lifestyle and security are the most important elements for UHNW purchasers, writes Steve McGregor, but those things will look very different in a post-pandemic world…
Canadian PM pitches two-year ban on foreign property buyers
“You shouldn’t lose a bidding war on your home to speculators," declared Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at an election campaign event. "It’s time for things to change.
In Pictures: William Pereira ‘masterpiece’ in LA seeks $21.5m
Byrdview is one of only four homes designed by the renowned architect, and was once owned by Frank Sinatra.
Global Property Buyers in 2021: Five key stats & five future trends
Knight Frank's Global Buyer Survey 2021 tracks how the world's affluent property buyers’ priorities, motivations and attitudes are changing.