International
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;
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...
British billionaire takes a hit on Singapore’s priciest penthouse
James Dyson is reportedly offloading the Wallich penthouse for 15% less than what he paid for it last year...
Ranked: The 40 ‘coolest’ neighbourhoods in the world right now
Time Out’s annual rundown has taken a different tone this year, wisely championing the places that balance ‘great local culture, food and fun with support and kindness for their communities during…
Luxury home sales ‘skyrocket’ in the USA while the mainstream market slows
Redfin has reported a significant increase in high-value home sales in the USA, while more affordable markets dwindle.
UAE & USA lead international HNW mortgage activity in the UK
Over a third of the UK's high-end international mortgage activity has come from UAE-based buyers, according to some analysis by broker Enness.
Mayfair’s Montague makes a move on the US market
Thomas Balashev's boutique property firm has bagged its first US instruction, eyeing a further roll-out in America.
Global billionaire wealth bounces back to new heights
A V-shaped recovery in equity markets has been a boon for the richest people on the planet, report UBS and PwC, as global billionaire wealth surged by more than a quarter between April and July this year…
UK super-rich hit hardest by Covid-19, as combined UHNWI wealth slumps by a fifth
The richest people on earth seem to be weathering the Coronavirus storm rather well, according to the latest World Wealth Report from Wealth-X.
Beauchamp moves into Portugal, partnering with Lisbon agency
Gary Hersham's super-prime estate agency has made its fourth major international expansion move this year, rolling into the Portuguese market with Tamea International.
NY Times: The Island Brokers Are Overwhelmed
"Calls and emails come in at all times of day and night," writes Heather Murphy for the New York Times. "They no longer concern fun or prestige. Instead they focus on fresh water and solar panels.