International
Keller Williams’ global deal tally dropped by over 15% in Q2, but tech drive helps agents ‘maintain momentum’
“We responded to the demanding market challenges brought on by Covid by pivoting fast to empower our agents’ business to thrive in this unforeseen market," declares KW President Josh Team.
Renovation of £30m Paris mansion uncovers grisly secret
French police open up a murder investigation after workmen discover a body in the basement of a super-prime refurbishment project in the 7th arrondissement...
Wary developers shun America’s ‘hot potato’ mansion portfolio in Hong Kong
"Many of Hong Kong’s biggest property tycoons are staying out of a keenly watched residential property sale by the US government to 'stay onside'," reports the South China Morning Post, "as the asset…
Global Buyer Survey: Five trends to watch
Knight Frank is tipping these 'nascent' trends to emerge as a result of the pandemic...
Global Buyer Survey: What impact has Covid-19 had on resi buyers’ attitudes?
Key takeaways from the latest canvassing of Knight Frank’s worldwide applicant base, revealing just how much expectations, considerations and motivations have changed in 2020...
Six Senses to launch 79 branded residences in Umbria
Luxury hospitality giant teams up with London-based investor VIY Management to deliver its second Italian outpost.
More international expansion for Johns&Co
London-based new-build agency adds a KL base to its Asian network.
‘Idyllic’ Mediterranean island fetches €10m
Ukrainian HNW named as the buyer of Gallinara, near Monte Carlo, which was used as as a hideout by Pope Alexander III in the 12th century, and as a base for the German army during WWII...
Property price growth plummets in prime global cities, but ‘this is not a financial crisis as in 2008’
Prime global cities indices from Knight Frank and Savills reveal how Covid-19 has affected international property markets.
Hong Kong developer proposes a new émigré city in Ireland
One of Hong Kong's big property mavens is touting a plan to build a whole new city in Ireland, to home around 50,000 emigrants from his semi-autonomous Chinese hometown.
Beauchamp Estates launches new base in Saint Tropez
International super-prime agency now covers all 71 miles of the Cote d’Azur.
£25m ‘masterpiece in luxury’ hits the market in Dubai
'A home of this stature has never been seen in the UAE', say agents unveiling the 14,000 square foot ONE100 project...