Location: Americas
London’s super-prime status ‘under pressure’ as Tokyo & Dubai lead global house price growth
'Prime residential property has pulled away from the broader housing sector' in many global markets, says Knight Frank, but the UK capital has dropped to 93rd place on the firm's annual PIRI 100 index.
How much prime property does US$1mn buy around the world?
Knight Frank's latest Prime International Residential Index illustrates how the spending power of US$1mn has contracted in many luxury markets over the last five years.
Resi sales launch at branded private island development in Belize
This is Six Senses' first over-water resort in the Americas, with prices from US$3.75mn.
NYC lines up ‘pied-à-terre tax’ on $5mn+ second homes
State-first measure targeting ultra-wealthy and global elite announced by Mayor Mamdani.
International project & cost management firm launches ‘Luxury Living’ brand for UHNWIs
MGAC says its new division 'offers white glove stewardship & a seamless experience' for super-rich clients.
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.
Douglas Elliman launches yacht broker division
American real estate agency says the move is 'a natural extension' for the international luxury-oriented business.
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.'
ChatGPT ‘almost blew up’ $50mn property deal, claims US super-broker
'It is a good job I’m here when ChatGPT offered opposite answers,' said Ryan Serhant.
America’s biggest property portal to open up pre-market listings
Major US brokerages back Zillow move to surface 'coming soon' listings to its enormous audience.
FT: ‘We’re past the $200mn threshold’ – the rise of super-super prime property
'How much is mere showboating listing,' asks FT journalist Mark Ellwood - 'and how much higher can prices for single private properties actually be pushed?'
Fine & Country expands into South America
Uruguay launch 'marks a pivotal moment in Fine & Country’s global journey,' says top-end estate agency.