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Former Foxtons agent’s firm acquired ahead of launch of new international high-end brand.
The New Scarcity: Liam Bailey on the evolution of luxury & what today’s HNW property buyers really value
The ingredients that once signalled luxury are becoming the easiest to copy, says Knight Frank; what increasingly commands a premium are the things that can’t be replicated...
US brokerage giant launches global division for cross-border property deals
Compass rolls into international markets including the UK with new agent network.
MIPIM makes room for luxury living & branded residences in Cannes expansion
Housing moves ‘centre stage’ as annual property industry fixture unveils biggest overhaul in its 37-year history.
Christie’s makes major New York play with launch of 120-agent brokerage
Luxury property brand builds new Manhattan operation around Warburg team, headed up by Kevelyn Guzman.
Global Branded Residence Survey 2026: Sector to top 300,000 units by 2031
New Knight Frank analysis flags big diversification, with growth beyond key cities and non-hotel brands set to account for almost 40% of branded resi supply within two years.
Rocco Forte accelerates Sicilian branded resi project
Hotelier reports 'strong and sustained interest' for its private real estate debut.
International Properties
Aman unveils latest branded residences scheme
Ultra-luxe hotel group expands global resi portfolio as UHNWIs maintain strong appetite for branded format.
Pininfarina shifts into US resi market with $17mn ‘collectible’ villas
Ferrari collaborator takes its branded resi concept stateside with a limited run of bespoke super-homes.
London headquartered architecture firm lands major Singapore masterplanning project
Singapore Land Group's Marina Square will include a 49-storey residential tower alongside reworkings of three 'tropical modernist' hotel buildings.
International Markets
Postcard from the Bahamas: Not an acceleration or slowdown, but an evolution
From second homes to long-term relocation, a more sophisticated buyer is changing the shape of the Bahamian luxury market, reports Lana Rademaker.
$100k-a-month rentals now ‘almost normal’ in Manhattan
Ultra-prime lettings are surging as wealthy New Yorkers 'choose flexibility over ownership'.
‘Taylor Swift Tax’ faces legal challenge from luxury homeowners
Rhode Island’s new levy on high-value second homes has been in force for less than two months - and already has a fight on its hands.
International Business
Savills makes key resi hire in Dubai
Greg Stockton is on board to link UK developers with investors, wealth managers and adviser in the Middle East.
Knight Frank installs new Managing Partner in Berlin
'Germany is our number-one priority market for expansion in Europe,' says KF's Europe MD.
Luxury brokerage network debuts in Abu Dhabi
Christie’s International Real Estate further expands its UAE footprint amid 'historic' market growth.
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Arts & Crafts gem on Kensington Palace Gardens reborn as six ‘world-class’ residences
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‘The penny has dropped’: London’s supply of supersized apartments is drying up
‘Signs of urgency’ emerge around the capital’s top schemes as new figures reveal how Westminster’s size limit is reshaping the super-prime landscape.
Savills completes £170mn townhouse run at Chelsea Barracks
Contracts exchanged on £40mn Banda-designed residence, rounding out sales at Mulberry Square.
‘New strategy’ drawn up for 15,000 sq ft Belgravia trophy
Three-building spread could be transformed into one of PCL’s most valuable private residences.
£12.25mn Chester Square townhouse finds buyer after agency switch
Boutique firm seals super-prime Belgravia deal after two previous agents had marketed the property.
Boutique London agency names new MD; opens Fulham office
Landstones has moved into the former Draker space on Fulham Road.
Billionaire financier quits UK tax residency – but keeps massive Wiltshire mansion restoration project
One of Britain’s biggest taxpayers is reportedly relocating fiscal affairs overseas.
Savills makes key resi hire in Dubai
Greg Stockton is on board to link UK developers with investors, wealth managers and adviser in the Middle East.