Location: International
Bill Gates takes control at Four Seasons
Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has agreed to sell half of his stake in the luxury hospitality group to the Microsoft mogul's Cascade Investment LLC for $2.
‘Spain’s top property’: Designer Mallorca mansion pitched at €65m
A striking contemporary mansion is being marketed as "the top property in Spain" and "without doubt the most impressive property on Mallorca", with a €65 million (c.£55m) asking price.
Dutch cities lay out plan to curb property investors
Cities including Amsterdam and Utrecht are hoping to boost housing affordability by stopping private property investors from buying up stock.
In Pictures: Rightmove’s most viewed UK & overseas properties of the year so far
From historic mansions and an ultra-modern townhouse to seaside retreats and Mediterranean villas, these are the most popular property listings of 2021 so far...
In Pictures: Monica Armani’s sustainable Spanish super-villa seeks €4.85m
Morning Breeze is being billed as the Costa Blanca's most luxurious residence.
High-end French agency goes global
Vignt Paris teams up with NYC-based firm to market 'prestigious' listings across Europe & the US.
Buyer picks up vast Dorchester Collection penthouse in Dubai
17,712 square floor ‘super-triplex’, bought shell & core, has eight-metre ceilings and a giant wraparound outdoor terrace with the largest private pool in the branded development.
Classical architects tap into growing Chinese markets
‘There is a real opportunity to service those most distinguished Chinese and Asian high-net-worth-individuals, investors and developers’, says Adam Architecture’s Robbie Kerr
In Pictures: The best-designed show apartments & property visualisations of the year
A showcase of finalists in the Visualisation & CGI and Show Flat & Development categories at this year's Society of British Interior Designers Awards.
French tax officials zoom in on ‘clandestine’ pools
Authorities are reportedly working with Google to identify tax-avoiding villa owners.
How priorities are changing amongst prime & super-prime buyers
Lifestyle and security are the most important elements for UHNW purchasers, writes Steve McGregor, but those things will look very different in a post-pandemic world…
Canadian PM pitches two-year ban on foreign property buyers
“You shouldn’t lose a bidding war on your home to speculators," declared Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at an election campaign event. "It’s time for things to change.