International
Ireland imposes 10% property investor tax
"The introduction of the higher stamp duty rate of 10% for the bulk purchase of houses is designed to dissuade the practice whereby institutional investors buy up homes that are close to completion, or…
Five definitions that have ‘the potential to profoundly improve’ international real estate markets
Billed as a "world-first" that "has the potential to profoundly improve consistency" of international real estate markets, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors has published new global best practice…
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices names new CEO
Christy Budnick has stepped up to become CEO of Warren Buffett's real estate brokerage Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, which operates in the UK as BHHS Kay & Co.
Affluent home-buyer demand has shifted, but which trends will endure?
"Mega estates are making a comeback," says American property giant Coldwell Banker. "Gardens and backyard settings are being re-envisioned. Luxury medical concierges are the next big wellness trend.
Fine & Country moves into Mallorca
Up-market estate agency to open a new Balearic outpost.
The investment case for global property: What ‘the next generation’ wants
Flora Harley explains how preferences are shifting amongst younger ultra-high-net-worth individuals around the world...
Super-prime sales soar in Los Angeles
26% more LA homes sold above US$10 million in 2020 than in 2019.
Historic super-prime Mallorcan estate heads to auction with no reserve
A sprawling and historic country estate on Mallorca, valued at €26.5 million (c.£22.8m), is heading to auction with no reserve.
Prime global cities see fastest rate of property price inflation since 2017
The rate of luxury home price growth continues to accelerate in cities around the world, says Knight Frank, but some of the biggest metropolises are seeing prices soften.
Chestertons adds another country to its global franchise network
Chestertons Global Franchise Holdings Limited has expanded its footprint quite significantly over the last year, from 15 countries in Q1 2020 to 21 countries today.
144% jump in Hong Kong buyers in London
Since July 2020, Hong Kong nationals have accounted for an estimated 4% of London market activity, up from just 1% in the same period the previous year.
New York & London: The race to recover
As London and New York begin to look beyond the pandemic, luxury property insiders from both sides of the Atlantic weigh in on what may be in store for our cities and their property markets in the coming…