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Irish private island sells for €5.5m
A 157-acre private island off the west coast of Ireland has sold for over £5m to an anonymous European buyer, following months of negotiations during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Super-rich call on international governments to ‘please Tax us. Tax us. Tax us.”
"Tax increases on the wealthy and greater international tax transparency are essential for a viable long-term solution" to inequalities highlighted by the Covid-19 crisis, declare a group of 83 "millionaires…
New chief for Fine & Country in South Africa
Linda Erasmus moves on to become an International Ambassador for the Fine & Country brand, while Stephen de Stadler takes over the South African operation.
British government offloads Sydney mansion
Grand Vaucluse pile has been owned by the Foreign Office since 1972
Sotheby’s lands in Lake Maggiore
Italy Sotheby’s International Realty launches new office in the region as post-lockdown buyers and renters seek out green space and spectacular scenery
Plans submitted for a $2bn botanical-themed resi-led development in the heart of Beverly Hills
A masterplan by Foster+Partners promises to create two landmark residential towers in super-prime Los Angeles, surrounded by ten acres of botanical gardens.
Buy, Hold & Sell: How expensive are London’s property taxes on the world stage?
New research reveals the associated costs of buying, holding and then selling a property around the globe...
Rightmove reports record day for overseas home-hunting as travel restrictions are eased
Sunday 28th June was the first ever day that more than one million searches were performed on Rightmove Overseas.
The global billionaire population grew by 8.5% in 2019, reaching an all-time high
Over 10% of the world's billionaires have donated something towards the fight against Covid-19 so far, according to some research by Wealth-X.
Knight Frank expects global city price growth rankings ‘to look very different in six to 12 months’ time’
The Global Residential Cities Index increased by 4.3% in the 12 months to March, its highest annual rate of growth since Q3 2017.
Savills continues European expansion with Austrian tie-up
Savills has signed up Vienna-based Spiegelfeld Immobilien as its newest associate in continental Europe.
Ritz-Carlton residences claim global-first with disinfected air
The luxury hotel group's forthcoming scheme in Amman is taking wellbeing to new levels by deploying UVC air conditioning disinfection technology throughout the rooms and residences.