International
The impact of Covid on India’s real estate sector
As millions around the world celebrate the Diwali festival of lights, one of the most important dates in the Hindu calendar, Vikas Wadhawan reports on how the Indian real estate industry is getting back…
Foreign Office warns of ‘Magnitsky-style sanctions’ on Chinese individuals
Sanctions against individuals following China's antics in Hong Kong could involve high-value property assets in the UK.
‘Amazon of real estate’ delivers record quarter
eXp World Holdings, which owns cloud-based agency eXp Realty, saw global revenues and gross profit more than double in Q3 - making it the best quarter in the firm’s 18-year history.
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…
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%.