International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
Ireland pitches €20 billion housing investment plan
Ireland's Housing Minister, James Browne, leads delegation to Cannes, targeting international capital to help deliver 300,000 homes by 2030.
Portugal leads Europe in property price growth
Australian agents watching offshore investment trends should note Portugal's emergence as Europe's most sought-after market, with property values…
Geopolitical shock tests Dubai property’s safe‑haven status
Geopolitical tensions stall deals in Dubai, but brokers say most transactions could still proceed if stability returns.
Artist Hunt Slonem snaps up haunted Rhode Island mansion
The 43,772-square-foot Gilded Age estate served as the exterior for cult TV series "Dark Shadows" and is reportedly…
John Lewis abandons ambitious UK rental housing venture
The retail giant has scrapped plans to build 10,000 homes, blaming rising interest rates and construction costs for…
Leadership focused growth strategy positions Ray White A T Realty across Auckland
Ray White A T Realty Group is continuing its growth trajectory with the acquisition of two new offices…
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air home set to hit the market for US$30m (A$45m)
Iconic television exterior in Los Angeles’ Brentwood to be listed for the first time in nearly five decades
JLL appoints Tim O’Connor to Head of Leasing Advisory Australia and New Zealand
JLL appoints Tim O'Connor as Head of Leasing Advisory for Australia and New Zealand, signaling strategic growth in…
SERHANT. appoints Greg Chan as Chief Technology Officer
Fintech and big-tech veteran joins SERHANT. to drive technology and AI development.
Compass and Anywhere mega-merger closes after overwhelming shareholder approval
The $2.4 billion deal will create one of the biggest residential brokerage groups in the US, marking a…
First-home buyers maintain record market share in New Zealand
First-home buyers across New Zealand are capitalising on lower mortgage rates and below-peak property prices, maintaining a record…
Google’s home listing trial signals a shift for online real estate platforms
The search giant’s move into property listings could reshape how buyers, agents and portals interact online
Home prices turn negative for first time since 2023
US home prices have declined year-over-year for the first time in over two years, according to new data…
Dutch housing market shows signs of recovery amid mixed signals
The housing market is gradually recovering with increasing demand and slightly rising prices, though regional variations persist and…
Swiss property market rebounds with strong growth
The Swiss property market has rebounded significantly in 2025 following a two-year correction phase, with residential investment properties…
Global housing bubble unlikely despite overheated markets
Housing markets worldwide are likely to remain stable despite concerns about potential bubbles, with only a few cities…
Scottish property market shows resilience despite slowdown in activity
Property prices across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders have risen by 5.1 per cent year-on-year to…
Cincinnati tops the nation’s most sought-after rental markets
Cincinnati has emerged as the most in-demand city for apartment hunters, overtaking Washington D.C. in the third quarter…
French property market shows signs of recovery
French house prices have increased by 0.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the…
Home prices set to drop in 22 major US cities next year
The US housing market is expected to become more balanced in 2026, with home prices forecast to decline…
New Zealand property values show signs of recovery
Property values in New Zealand have increased for the second consecutive month, signalling what could be the early…
German home prices set to rise
German home prices are forecast to rise around 3 per cent annually in coming years, outpacing inflation and…
Southern England house prices fall as UK average rises
House prices in London and the wider south of England have dipped for the first time in 18…
Florida housing markets cooling fastest as Northeast remains hot
The pandemic-era housing boom in the US is showing signs of turning around, with Florida markets experiencing the…
India breaks into the global top tier for branded residences, says Savills
India’s major cities are becoming hotspots for branded residential developments as global demand accelerates.
Saudi Arabia opens real estate market to foreign investors
Saudi Arabia will allow foreigners to buy and own property starting January 2026, marking a significant shift in…
New homes are now more affordable than ever across the US
New homes are becoming increasingly competitive with existing homes as builders offer significant incentives and more competitive pricing…
NZ property resale gains fall to weakest level since 2013 as short hold periods drag outcomes
Latest Cotality NZ data shows resale gains easing as long hold periods and firm buyer expectations shape outcomes…
More than half of US homes losing value despite long-term equity gains
More than half of American homes have lost value over the past year, reaching the highest level of…
US home turnover drops to 30-year low
New data shows Americans are moving far less than they have in decades, with weak hiring, job uncertainty…
Thanksgiving hosting influences home buying decisions
More than half of Americans consider Thanksgiving hosting capabilities when searching for a new home, with younger generations…
European property market gains momentum as interest rates fall
Europe's housing market is experiencing renewed momentum in 2025, with falling interest rates and persistent supply shortages driving…
Robert and Greer Tulp launch Ray White Beacon Property Management
Experienced real estate professionals Robert and Greer Tulp have joined Ray White to open their new business, Ray…
Dubai leads as UAE real estate hits new highs
Dubai posts its strongest quarter on record while upcoming supply reshapes buying conditions across the UAE.
US sellers pulling properties off market instead of lowering prices
Home prices remain stubbornly high across the US as an increasing number of sellers are choosing to delist…