International
Vatican arrests London property middleman over Sloane Avenue deal
Gianluigi Torzi is being held on suspicion of extortion, embezzlement, aggravated fraud and money laundering, in relation to the multi-million pound acquisition of 60 Sloane Avenue.
Lockdown drives a surge of UK interest in overseas properties
There's been 33% year-on-year jump in the number of visits to Rightmove Overseas during the Coronavirus lockdown.
Global housing markets ‘are displaying a surprising degree of resilience’
Residential activity is recovering quickly in many international markets as Coronavirus lockdowns are eased.
‘Top five’ Mediterranean estate seeks new owner
Built as a 'revolutionary' retreat for Lord Chlore in the 1970s, the ten-acre Luca Alberghini estate near Porto Cervo is regarded as one of the Med's finest.
Major visa shift could open the door to UK citizenship for hundreds of thousands of Hong Kongers
One of the “biggest changes in our visa system in British history” could drive a surge in demand for UK property from Hong Kong residents, as they look to flee more authoritarian rule.
Abramovich buys Israel’s most expensive home
Billionaire football club owner buys another super-home, reportedly setting a new price record in Isreal.
Reubens make a move on Madrid’s resi market
Billionaire investors splash out on a prime 618-acre development site with scope for 650 new homes and a hotel
US Government looks to offload an enclave of six super-prime mansions in Hong Kong
CBRE has been appointed to sell a portfolio of mansions in Hong Kong, valued at up to HK$5 billion.
A-listings: Celebrity property stories of the month
May’s most interesting rumours involving famous people and their homes – some of which might even turn out to be true…
LA’s Opus mansion re-pitched as ‘1175 Billionaires’ Row’
After changing hands earlier this year, a re-branded Beverley Hills mega-mansion is being marketed as "the most spectacular and luxurious organic modern home ever constructed".
Monaco is still the most expensive prime real estate market in the world
The average price paid dipped by 1.3% last year, says Savills, but a square metre in Monaco still costs €48,150.
Leading RE looks to expand across EMEA
Global real estate network hires new business development director to help boost growth in eastern European countries.