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Researchers have ranked 1,000 world cities across five categories, placing the UK capital in second place for the second year running.
In Pictures: Record-breaking St. Regis-branded mansion unveiled in Costa Rica
The $30mn Astor Mansion Penthouse will measure 21,161 sq ft and come with access to some 'world-class' amenities.
Savills recruits resi chief in Portugal
Lisbon-based Rita Bueri has moved from JLL.
Fine & Country ramps up Spanish presence with new Costa del Sol licence
International estate agency brand says its new Marbella-based operation will become a flagship office for the worldwide network.
Expanding super-prime brokerage recruits APAC market specialist
United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty has brought in Savills high-flier Wai Kit Chan to boost its international reach.
Waldorf Astoria-branded scheme in Abu Dhabi sells out on launch day
All 133 luxury new homes at Aldar's Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas were snapped up in less than 24 hours.
Grosvenor names new CEO & CFO as profits jump
UK chief James Raynor to succeed Mark Preston as property empire's CEO.
International Properties
In Pictures: Waldorf Astoria’s first standalone residence project beyond the US
Forthcoming 65-storey tower in Dubai has been designed by architect Carlos Ott and will feature interiors by Hirsch Bedner Associates.
In Pictures: Statement mansion on Lake Geneva promises a ‘sanctuary of refinement’
Byron Baciocchi's Unica Capital is bringing forward two ultra-prime projects in a Swiss village outside Geneva.
Haute Living: Fashion mogul’s Manhattan penthouse lists at $17.5mn
Valentino co-founder's marquee unit at the Cesar Pelli-designed One Beacon Court comes with an interior by Jacques Grange.
International Markets
Market Snapshot: Parisian property shows ‘resilience despite a barrage of headwinds’
Knight Frank highlights four key trends to watch in Paris's prime residential markets this year.
Ranked: The world’s most expensive cities to build a home
Geneva & London are the priciest places for property developers, according to new analysis by Arcadis.
Big-ticket villa sales illustrate ‘robust’ Dubai resi market activity
Buyers recently picked up two Dubai mansions for more than £20mn a-piece, while Savills data show a 'robust' jump in residential transactions in the emirate this year.
International Business
Property Vision International lands in Jersey
Former PCL agent Charlie Woods will run the latest addition to the acquisition firm's global network.
Christie’s International Real Estate names new president
Gavin Swartzman will take on the top role at the Compass-owned network next month.
International estate agency adds two senior recruits to fortify global network
Sarah Kemp & Yulia Klim have joined Chestertons Global to manage marketing & the affiliate network.
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Surrey mansion that ‘rivals the world’s most prestigious addresses’ pitched at £50mn
In Pictures: Inside one of the most significant super-prime listings of 2025 so far, the palatial Wentworth Place.
Property marketing in the AI age: Savills & Rightmove ‘dominate’ chatbot search performance
How ChatGPT & its ilk are ripping-up the SEO rulebook for estate agencies & portals - and which brands are winning the Artificial Intelligence race.
‘Game-changing’ fast-track service launches for luxury property projects
RedBook Agency says its new offering – limited to a select number of large-scale, high-value schemes each year – can cut delivery timelines by up to 30%.
Grosvenor names new CEO & CFO as profits jump
UK chief James Raynor to succeed Mark Preston as property empire's CEO.
‘Incredibly rare’ unmod villa backing onto Primrose Hill seeks £10.85mn
An incoming buyer could create one of the most 'beautiful and significant' family homes in NW London, say agents.
Savills expands super-prime lettings operation; recruits new North London chief
Isabella Birch Reynardson's specialist division is expanding into high-value regional rental markets, while Stevie Walmesley has moved from DDRE to lead the team in North London.
£28mn Knightsbridge mansion sale sets 2025 benchmark
Recent mega-deal on Princes Gate 'reaffirms London’s appeal as a global property destination,' say agents.
RBKC property prices sink to 11-year low
Analysis by the Financial Times shines a light on prime London's long-running property slump.