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Property markets in Europe's traditional ski resorts are proving 'resilient', says Knight Frank, as wealthy buyers discover the mountains' year-round appeal.
Christie’s International Real Estate boosts presence in Australia’s luxury market
Real estate brand adds coverage of Western Australia & South Australia via tie-up with multinational agent team led by Shelley Scorer.
Mandarin Oriental debuts branded residences in Abu Dhabi
Property developer Aldar has launched sales at Abu Dhabi's first Mandarin Oriental Residences.
Global branded residences sector to double in size over the next seven years, predicts agency
Demand for high-end branded product is showing no signs of slowing down, reports Savills, revealing another 60 names are poised to enter the space by the end of the decade.
Global sports star nets Bugatti-branded penthouse
Developer Binghatti reveals A-list buyer at latest ultra-luxe project in Dubai.
Foreign buyers shift focus in UK property market amid changing trends & taxes
The proportion of overseas buyers has risen to 27% in London, new stats show, with Asian investors at the forefront.
Fine & Country moves into Dubai; eyes ‘rapid’ Middle Eastern expansion
The estate agency brand's German franchisee has taken on the master license for Dubai.
International Properties
Buyer sought for ‘one of the most iconic & expansive properties in the South of France’
Previously listed at €80mn, Villa Alang Alang is going to best bids later this month, with the price tag reduced to €45mn.
In Pictures: Koichi Takada designs Japanese-inspired luxury resi scheme in Abu Dhabi
Collaboration with Aldar promises 'something never seen before in the Middle East'.
Assessing the value & premium of luxury branded residences
Four decades after the branded residences model emerged, pioneered by Four Seasons, this niche financial strategy has evolved into a diverse & thriving sector of the global real estate market, explains…
International Markets
Wall Street Journal: The Secret to Selling a $100 Million Mansion
Four of America's top luxury property brokers share insights & anecdotes about their ultra-prime deal-making.
Postcard from Bermuda: A luxury property market in ‘a whirlwind of excitement & change’
Competition for high-value homes in this tropical British Overseas Territory is building, reports local broker David Boyce, as legislative changes encourage international investment.
Tom Bill: What does the US Election result mean for the UK residential property market?
Knight Frank's research chief talks us through some of the risks and opportunities facing the housing market on this side of the pond, as a result of Donald Trump's victory.
International Business
High-end agency hosts ‘global real estate summit’
Hamptons’ International Private Office brought together top brokers & UHNW clients from around the world for the first in a series of new events.
LeadingRE names new Director of Global Business Development
Manila-based Abby Olemos-da Silva has moved from Jones Lang LaSalle.
Long-standing Douglas Elliman chief steps down
Michael Liebowitz takes the reins from Howard Lorber.
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In Pictures: £24.75mn show apartment unveiled at luxury Mayfair scheme, 60 Curzon
A flurry of sales have been finalised at the Art Deco-influenced project in recent months.
Luxury agency UK Sotheby’s International Realty launches property buying arm
The London-based brokerage has already signed up private clients with a combined £300mn to spend on high-end homes in 2025.
Big-ticket townhouse sale completes in Marylebone
Buyer exchanged on 'incredible' mixed-use proposition, listed at £22.5mn, just before the Budget.
High-flying agent joins Harding Green in Clapham
Catherine Wilson previously worked at Douglas Elliman in New York, and ran sales for the King's Cross & Battersea Power Station developments in London.
Buying agency flags ‘window of opportunity’ for house-hunters
It's shaping up to be a busy winter season for the property market, suggests Recoco.
Global branded residences sector to double in size over the next seven years, predicts agency
Demand for high-end branded product is showing no signs of slowing down, reports Savills, revealing another 60 names are poised to enter the space by the end of the decade.
Luxury Property Forum founder announces global ambitions
In Pictures: Priya Rawal hosts the LPF Christmas Soiree at Ginza St James's.
Ending non-dom tax breaks has cost £140mn in ‘lost’ Stamp Duty revenue, claims agency
Knight Frank believes speculation over tax changes caused a 'shortfall' of 142 high-value property sales since March, resulting in a 'theoretical loss' in revenue for HMRC.