International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
UK unleashes $76 billion public housing blitz to curb rental crisis
England's £39 billion pledge to build tens of thousands of social and affordable homes offers a case study in state-led supply that agents can reference when discussing housing policy with clients.
China: Evergrande founder jailed for life as fraud scale emerges
A Shenzhen court found Hui Ka Yan's property empire overstated revenue by around $112 billion, a collapse an…
What a tax shake-up means for luxury rental demand
As stamp duty and council tax changes reshape London's top end, buyer interest has dropped sharply while rental…
Japanese agency sells homes for 1 Yen, banks trust instead
One Tokyo agency has built a business model around giving away unwanted regional properties for less than the…
Correct pricing on day one is beating three months of discounting
New Alto data shows Glasgow homes agree a sale in just 11 days, with the company's CEO pointing…
NZ sellers now wait 10.4 years to bank a profit
Cotality's latest Pain and Gain report shows profitable resales at a near 14-year low, with Auckland and Wellington…
What a €1 million budget buys in Italy versus Sydney
Knight Frank research shows prestige buyers are getting far more space and favourable tax settings in Venice, Lucca…
NZ’s million-dollar suburb tally spreads beyond Auckland and Wellington
New Ray White Group analysis shows the next wave of $1 million suburbs will emerge in Central Otago,…
Zillow cuts 500 jobs despite revenue growing 18 per cent
The US portal giant's second layoff round this year lands the day before Q2 earnings, as it restructures…
International buyer coverage is now part of a complete campaign
As domestic buyer demand tightens, agents are widening their reach to international capital – and building it into…
Governments worldwide are using tax to reshape rental supply
As South Korea targets multiple homeowners and Australia adjusts negative gearing, property managers may see shifts in investor…
What US HOA foreclosures mean for your strata levy conversations
Overseas data shows unpaid fees are rising alongside insurance and repair costs, a reminder for sales agents to…
Global commercial property market tipped to hit $1 trillion
Data centres, logistics and mixed-use conversions are reshaping commercial property, and the numbers suggest hybrid work and e-commerce…
UK asking prices fall as World Cup and heat distract buyers
Rightmove says sellers are competing harder for attention as football, record temperatures and a new Prime Minister push…
Prologis vs Segro: The $18 billion standoff over Europe’s prime commercial real estate
The UK warehouse landlord says the US logistics giant's latest offer still undervalues its portfolio, as a British…
Jay Papasan steps down as Keller Williams executive after 26 years
The co-author of bestselling productivity book The ONE Thing is leaving day-to-day leadership at Keller Williams to focus…
US and Gulf buyers revive London’s luxury property market
Ultra-prime deals worth £15 million or more (AUD $29 million-plus) jumped 26 per cent in the first half…
Billion-dollar border runs: The huge 50% forecast jump whipping Asian real estate into a frenzy
A stronger-than-expected first half has pushed Savills Singapore to raise its 2026 investment sales forecast to as much…
How a millionaires’ playground is racing to become a global tech hub
As Spain's Costa del Sol repositions itself as a tech and lifestyle hub, average prices in Marbella have…
Manhattan luxury sales stall as new pied-à-terre tax bites
Only one home priced above US$10 million went into contract in a week that brokers say shows wealthy…
US housing law takes effect without Trump’s signature
The largest federal housing package in more than three decades passed into law without a presidential signature, after…
San Francisco homes selling US$1m over asking amid AI boom
New data shows overbidding of this scale was virtually unheard of two years ago, as OpenAI and Anthropic…
Sotheby’s International Realty acquires Majestic Realty Holdings in massive 1,100-agent expansion
The acquisition of Majestic Realty Collective adds eight affiliate brands and more than 1,100 agents as global consolidation…
Serhant’s brokerage enters Texas with 13 agents across four markets
The New York-based firm is expanding into its 17th US state through a network of independently aligned brokerages,…
China’s property crisis claims another casualty: PM firms
Fee collection slump, rising vacancies and homeowner pushback deepen pressure on China’s property services sector
Date set for £1.5bn Rightmove class action as estate agents allege “unsustainable” fees
Estate agents allege excessive pricing power as Rightmove faces major competition class action in UK tribunal.
Redfin launches exclusive listing tier to compete in pre-market wars
The new "Early Access" category prioritises listings from Redfin and Compass agents, signalling an escalation in the battle…
Zillow files antitrust lawsuit against Compass and Chicago MLS
The home search giant alleges Compass and MRED conspired to cut off its access to listings, escalating a…
Market momentum returns: NZ property activity hits 2021 levels
New listings rise, regional records break, and buyer intent strengthens as New Zealand property returns to 2021-level activity
New York proposes tax on luxury second homes over US$5 million
The proposed pied-à-terre tax would hit vacant multimillion-dollar apartments in New York City, aiming to raise $500 million…
Milan emerges as tax haven alternative as wealthy flee Gulf conflict
Italy's flat-tax regime and European lifestyle are drawing high-net-worth individuals away from Dubai, with property prices in Milan…
Iconic Harrods Estates closes after 130 years
High-end London market hit by tax changes and shifting buyer trends forces closure of historic agency.
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…
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.