Location: International
Superblocks: Barcelona’s car-free zones could extend lives and boost mental health
An urban planning idea from Catalonia is reclaiming city streets from cars, and delivering considerable long-term benefits for residents and visitors alike. Anupam Nanda explains how...
World’s tallest residential building tops out at 1,550 feet
Central Park Tower is 'the definitive New York skyscraper', according to developer Extell; ultra-luxe supertall will deliver a flagship store for Nordstrom and 179 residences ranging up to 17,500 square …
2019’s global real estate investment volume won’t match 2018’s bumper year, but could equal 2017’s
"When [real estate investment] opportunities do come to the market we are seeing demand for everything," says Savills, "provided the price is right.”
Coldwell Banker rebrands after six month ‘test’
Six months after previewing a new logo and identity, big-hitting American real estate brokerage Coldwell Banker has finalised its new look and shared some lessons learned from its innovative "transparent…
Auction house pitches grand French château to wealthy London commuters
You can genuinely commute to the UK capital from Château Holtz in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais countryside, according to Concierge Auctions, who are listing the sprawling pile on a reserve of less than £400k …
Email hack reveals Corcoran’s corporate secrets
A rogue email has circulated the American real estate giant's broker commission splits and more
Property investor creates $1bn resi portfolio targeting distressed developments
Atlas Residential is building a massive residential portfolio in the US, UK and China
Hedge fund tycoon continues ultra-prime shopping spree
Citadel founder Ken Griffin has reportedly dropped another $99m (£80m) on a world-class trophy residence, this time in Palm Beach, Florida...
Trendwatch: Are penthouses falling out of favour with New York’s super-rich?
A number of billionaires and A-listers have been opting for mid-level units over the top decks of NYC's super-tall towers - but why?
Olshan boss sues celebrity interior designer for ‘walking off the job’
Andrea Olshan of Manhattan-based Olshan Properties claims Vicky Charles 'began to separate herself' from projects in NYC and the Hamptons 'to work for more A-List clients such as the Duke and Duchess of…
Auction platform BidX1 moves on Spain and Cyprus
"Pioneering digital property platform" BidX1 continues European expansion under the watch of Johnny Horgan
Ranked: The world’s ‘most liveable’ cities in 2019
Vienna, Melbourne and Sydney have been named 2019's "most liveable cities" by The Economist's Intelligence Unit, after securing high scores for stability, healthcare, culture & environment, education and…