International
CBRE sets up ‘blank cheque’ acquisitions vehicle
CBRE has set up a special-purpose acquisition company in the US, with a remit to “identify and acquire a privately held company with significant growth potential” for a merger or acquisition.
Prime property prices continue to climb in global cities, despite the pandemic
Knight Frank's Prime Global Cities Index registered 1.6% average growth in the year to Q3.
Leading RE recruits luxury specialist to drive global expansion
Liv Baggen has been appointed as Director of Global Luxury Market at the US-based global network, which now numbers 550 companies across 70 countries.
What it takes to be in the top 1% of earners around the world
Middle Eastern nations have the highest threshold for high-rollers wanting to break into the top 1% of earners, followed by the USA
$45m block is NYC’s biggest luxury sale since Covid
Mansion development opp in the West Village attracted multiple bidders.
Six Senses offers luxury alpine residences for long-term rental
Branded residences packaged up for HNWI who want more than just a holiday...
Meyer Bergman rebrands as MARK; sets out resi expansion plans
“As MARK, we will be looking to grow our exposure to European residential real estate through new country-specific platforms," says the CEO of the firm behind Meyer Homes and the super-prime redevelopment o…
Ranked: The most expensive US zip codes in 2020
Atherton, California, retains its number one position Stateside with a median list price of $8.65m.
Four ski property trends to watch in 2021
Knight Frank's annual Ski Property Index saw chalet prices climb by 1.2% in 2020, marginally down on last year's +1.4%.
Knight Frank makes a move on Paris with new resi venture
Agency's first foray into the French capital's residential market will be in partnership with well-established local firm Junot; international presence to expand with further launches across France and …
Branded residences prove resilient as more luxury lifestyle brands enter the property world
The branded residences sector is "more diversified than ever before", declares Savills, as new players from the fashion, culinary, celebrity and design world muscle-in on an area traditionally dominated …
In Profile: Three key players in the branded residence space
As part of its annual sit-rep on the sector, Savills profiles three key players in the branded residence space, speaking to each about their brand reach, ambitions and responses to Covid-19...