Location: Europe
La dolce vita gets dearer: Italy doubles flat tax for wealthy new residents
As PM Meloni ramps up the annual levy for UHNWIs to help raise revenue, Knight Frank's Kate Everett-Allen explains the background to the changes & the implications for Italy’s luxury real estate market.
Christie’s International Real Estate adds new Italian affiliate
Tie-up with Talamona Real Estate extends the global network's coverage across Piedmont & Liguria.
American super-agency Douglas Elliman expands into Europe
Philippe Curutchet, Fredrik Lilloe & Edward de Mallet Morgan are leading the luxury brokerage's French debut.
‘Extraordinary’ French Riviera estate to headline global luxury auction event
First-line residence in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, listed at €35mn, will be auctioned off as part of Sotheby’s inaugural Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week.
Knight Frank concludes South of France partnership
Agency points to ‘evolving strategic priorities’ as it announces another change to its French network.
Major Irish agency expands with key hires & Knight Frank acquisition
Sherry FitzGerald has bought commercial real estate advisor Knight Frank Ireland, and recruited four senior names from Colliers to its residential business.
‘The opportunity was clear’: Behind Maybourne’s expansion into branded residences
COO reveals how the Claridge's operator plans to integrate luxury hotels, homes, and wellness into a highly personalised 'ecosystem'.
UK property tax regime is ‘second worst’ in the world
American think tank's analysis prompts fresh calls for the abolition of Stamp Duty.
Hamptons partners with Cyprus agency
Pafilia is the largest private property developer in Cyprus.
Knight Frank teams up with luxury Milan agency
Global property firm strengthens its position in Italy amid growing demand from HNWIs attracted by the flat tax regime and lifestyle appeal.
Contemporary mansion sale ‘sets new high-water mark for luxury real estate in Spain’
The 'modern palace' in Sotogrande is one of a series of super-prime homes designed by ARK Architects.
Blue Book partners with French heritage property agency
Specialist agency announces first international tie-up, creating 'a joint Anglo-French platform for historically & architecturally significant property.'