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Major Spanish housebuilder confirms a 'strategic expansion' in the prime residential arena.
1508 London to design Baccarat-branded Maldives scheme
London-headquartered firm joins team delivering French crystal brand’s first residences in the Indian Ocean.
Global luxury markets finding a ‘healthier equilibrium’, new sentiment index suggests
Survey of Christie’s worldwide broker network points to softer demand, improving supply and pricing holding firm across the world's top HNW hubs.
Savills in LA tie-up with top-end brokerage
‘Our clients are more global than ever before and expect a seamless service across residential markets worldwide,’ says Savills’ global residential head Victoria Garrett.
Inside Branded Residences: A playbook for global property developers, brands & operators
In-depth & invaluable insights into the trends, mechanics & real-world business of the international branded resi sector, written by the teams at Global Branded Residences and Watson Farley & Williams.
Italian ‘palace of extraordinary historical significance’ seeks €30mn
Pope John Paul II lived & studied in this remarkable property in the heart of Rome.
Douglas Elliman launches yacht broker division
American real estate agency says the move is 'a natural extension' for the international luxury-oriented business.
International Properties
In Pictures: ‘Extraordinary’ double chalet in Gstaad goes under the hammer
The 'exceptionally rare' property features two independent ski-in chalets with 'resort style' amenities.
Huge construction loan for super-prime Beverly Hills development project
Advisors claim 'the largest non–data centre construction loan ever secured for a mixed-use project in the United States.'
In Pictures: Historic Florentine palazzo transformed into eight lavish apartments
Agents say the €50mn development in Italy 'reinterprets cultural heritage as something to be lived, not merely preserved.'
International Markets
Real estate powered Dubai’s rise as a magnet for expats. Can its brand survive this war?
Professors Hassan F. Gholipour & Mohammad Reza Farzanegan explore the rise and potential fall of one of the world's leading luxury property centres.
Resale surge and €100mn+ new-builds lift Monaco market to new highs
Capital values climb in the world’s most expensive resi market - where international demand is high but top-end options are low.
Where next for Europe’s branded residential sector?
Scheme numbers set to more than double by 2032 as brands ramp up expansion - but growth is being outpaced globally, new analysis shows.
International Business
Aldar ‘on track’ to meet 2026 delivery targets
UAE mega-developer completes over 1,000 homes in Q1 as construction activity continues across 141 sites.
Native Land recruits advisor to rally Asian investment
Will Richards has joined the London property developer from Savills.
Fine & Country moves into Austria
Elisabeth Rohr-de Wolf has taken on the estate agent brand licence in Vienna.
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Harrods Estates to shutter operations after 130 years
High-profile luxury agency, founded in 1897 and a fixture of the Prime Central London market, has closed its Knightsbridge office and is no longer accepting new enquiries.
Savills snaps up top-end London lettings firm
Acquisition sees PCL veteran Mark Tunstall return to the agency as co-head of super-prime lettings in the capital.
Chelsea estate reportedly trades in £270m-plus off-market deal
Sale of historic SW London mansion is thought to rank among the most expensive ever recorded in the UK, and potentially globally.
UK Sotheby’s teams up with Sports World on big-ticket lettings
Tie-up results in ‘landmark’ transactions in Highgate and North Surrey.
Luxury Mayfair scheme chalks up deals as turnkey demand holds firm
Agents report ‘sustained appetite’ at Reuben Brothers development despite market headwinds.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Charles Leigh
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
In Pictures: Brand new Wentworth mansion with rare fairway access seeks £21.5mn
Buyer sought for 18,000 sq ft new-build on prized 1.42-acre plot.
Agency reports £37mn deal run on Hamilton Terrace
Five sales tucked away on one St John’s Wood street, including two sizeable houses just last week.