Location: International
London agents toast ‘remarkable’ Saudi Arabian branded resi sales
Sotheby’s International Realty has been showcasing a trio of Saudi Arabian branded residential developments to Middle Eastern buyers in Knightsbridge and Mayfair.
Luxury developer brings in Rothschild & Co to advance London & Saudi expansion plans
Dar Global is eyeing acquisitions & joint ventures in both markets.
Humberts launches first international outpost
The 182-year-old estate agency brand is targeting Middle Eastern property markets with its overseas franchise debut.
American real estate agents adjust to seismic new commission rules
US broker fees could fall by 30%, suggest analysts as new NAR policies come into play.
Rental price growth ‘stabilises’ in prime global cities
'Even the luxury sector is subject to affordability constraints', says Knight Frank as it heralds 'an end to the substantial upward repricing' of rental markets in key global cities.
Savills Australia & New Zealand recruits head of luxury & rural resi
Agency creates new high-level role as it targets growth in the New South Wales market, including Sydney's most exclusive enclaves.
Postcard from the Bahamas: Foreign buyers are driving a real estate boom
Michelle Martinborough of Bahamas Realty highlights some of the trends and new developments that 'exemplify the upscale offerings gaining traction' on the Caribbean islands.
Ranked: The best citizenships for global HNWIs
Quality of life trumps financial considerations for most high net worth individuals seeking a second passport.
In Pictures: Luxury boutique resi scheme unveiled on Cannes’ Croisette
Savills instructed on 'unique' renovation project on the famous Riviera address.
Indian buyers are driving the luxury property market in North London
DDRE Global says 40% of large apartments sold in St John's Wood in the last year have been snapped up by buyers of Indian origin, who now account for half of all active HNW buyers in the area.
The View from France: Down but not out in Paris & London
'It sounds odd, but buyers expect a certain amount of craziness in Paris whether it’s a protest or Olympics controversy and investors seem unperturbed by the changes.'
Savills’ UK estate agency revenue jumps 10%
Resi transaction numbers are up, but the average value of a property sold by Savills in London has fallen by 13%.