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'Real estate is increasingly becoming a mainstream asset class for investors' says Candy & Candy in its latest GPS Report, which identifies 12 cities around the world which have the potential to deliver…

Penthouse D in Candy & Candy's One Hyde Park development has just been snapped up for a rumoured £140m

The number of £1m+ deals has rocketed by 61% as total sales volumes stand 46% up on last year's level, according to the latest from the Land Registry.

Holland Park is leading the prime London pack for price growth, but is still a way off usurping Knightsbridge's spot at the top of the per square foot capital value table, says Khalil & Kane in its latest…

5% of UK households (around 1.35m) are planning to buy a property within the next 12 months, says Knight Frank.

'Reciprocal travel club' 3RD HOME, which facilities swapsies between owners of luxury holiday homes, has teamed up with The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club to up the ante on perks for members of both outfits.

'Certain taxes were more effective than others towards their intended purpose in curbing prices,' says Christies International Real Estate in a survey of global property tax changes last year.

What's the price of luxury? Well it depends where you're buying, says Christie's International Real Estate, which has worked out what the entry prices are in ten prime destinations around the world.

A Connecticut mansion has become the US of A's most expensive home after selling for a reported $120m.

Anyone who has the money can buy a plane, car or beautifully crafted clothes. Art is individual, says Joe Burns, and it plays a key role in selling today's prime and super-prime properties...

Three Canadian cities - Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary - have taken the top slots in a list of 50 global cities that 'could be the best bet for long-term real estate investment,' drawn up by property behemoth…

London and New York take joint first position in Savills latest global property report, which ranks a dozen cities based on their 'x-factor' appeal.