Location: Americas
Toon Planning: Disney draws up grand plans for branded residential property development
One of the biggest brands in the world, Disney, is making a move on the branded residence sector, revealing plans to build large-scale communities from scratch.
In Pictures: Touring a $125mn ‘legacy estate’ in Malibu
‘Breathtaking’ oceanfront property sits on the bluffs of the world-renowned Paradise Cove and has 339 feet of beach frontage
LA’s Spelling Manor lists for $165mn
56,000 sq ft Los Angeles mansion formerly owned by Petra Ecclestone and Aaron Spelling is "a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most important estates ever created", according to selling agents Hilton…
In Pictures: Lavish Bel Air super-mansion asks $139mn
"LA FIN is the peak of indulgent decadence made for those who aim to live in the clouds looking over the city, wrapped in luxury of the highest calibre," says Savills.
‘Banner year’ for US super-brokerage Douglas Elliman
Newly-public firm chalked up sales of $51.2bn in 2021, nearly double the totals recorded in the previous two years
New North America desk for Savills
“The North American desk will act as one point of contact for our clients and to facilitate referrals throughout our global network,” says Savills Private Office Director Rory McMullen.
The Times: Glitterati go on Hollywood land grab
'The search for solitude in an ever more intrusive age, coupled with panic after several home invasions, has led the rich and famous of Los Angeles to a new answer' writes Keiran Southern in this piece…
In Pictures: Five of the world’s most luxurious branded residential developments
More than one in three affluent international property buyers (39%) would be willing to pay a premium for a branded residence, according to a survey of around 900 Knight Frank clients - typically 25%…
Billionaire investor ‘doubles his money’ on ultra-prime NYC penthouse
Hedge fund tycoon Daniel Och has reportedly sold a four-bed residence at 220 Central Park South for $190m, after picking it up for under $100m in 2019
Luxury hotel group Rosewood announces debut stand-alone resi project
The five-star hospitality brand will be making its first foray into freestanding resi with a new 65-unit scheme in Florida, USA
Watch: Ultra-prime developer Niami shares ‘the secrets behind The One’, as LA mega-mansion heads to auction
One of the world’s most lavish and high-profile new-build homes, The One in Los Angeles, is heading to auction next month.
WeWork mogul linked to £1bn apartment portfolio
Adam Neumann is reportedly a big-league resi investor these days