International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
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 are structural, not passing, forces.
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.
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…