Location: International
Sotheby’s expands in the Middle East
Luxury real estate network launches new operation in Muscat, following recent changes to the property system introduced by the Omani government.
Monaco is still the world’s most expensive real estate market
Principality holds onto the global top spot despite a slight drop in values in 2020.
The Times: Should we follow the Kiwis and try to burst the house-price bubble?
‘New Zealand is innovating again’, writes David Smith in this opinion piece for the Times looking at how the Ardern government is dealing with a soaring real estate market.
UK firm designs luxury Caribbean villas made from lava
Saunders has designed its new ‘sustainable’ scheme on the island of Grenadabin using locally-sourced lava rock.
Christie’s launches luxury-focused webinar series
International designers and architects including Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud have been signed up for the first in the new 'Luxury Defined Live' series.
Engel & Völkers posts double-digit revenue growth
CEO Sven Odin has promised to take the business 'to the next level’ in 2021.
One year on: Five emerging trends that will shape post-pandemic cities
While we cannot be certain what new normal will emerge in our cities, the acceleration of several emerging trends over the last year has helped to elucidate the general direction of travel, writes Ciaran…
Savills expands its Private Office network
The Savills Private Office now has 17 senior players around the world, offering a single point of contact for "a growing number of privately wealthy individuals seeking discreet, in-depth, worldwide property…
French duo Lacaton & Vassal win the 2021 Pritzker Prize
Paris-based social housing specialists scoop architecture's highest honour.
International buyers pick up units at Caudwell’s Cap d’Antibes scheme
Purchasers from the UK, CIS and Germany have bought into Les Oliviers since the beginning of the year, despite the ongoing travel restrictions.
Property and the evolving crypto dilemma
Blockchain and smart currency are still in their infancy in the property universe, writes Chris Dietz - and huge question marks remain over the implications of a wider rollout...
Christie’s adds luxury Rome brokerage to global network
Rome Exclusive has become the third new CIRE affiliate to be announced in as many months, following other firms in Jersey and New Delhi.