International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
Take a peak into Hayden Panettiere’s childhood home in exclusive New York enclave
A charming residence in Palisades, NY, once home to actress Hayden Panettiere, is now on the market.
TikTok ban looms in the US
The January 19 deadline for the US anticipated ban on TikTok and its China-based owner ByteDance is fast…
International schools fuel global property hotspots
International schools are becoming key drivers of global property markets as affluent families prioritise premium education alongside lifestyle…
New partnership fuels growth for Ray White Epsom
Ray White Epsom, a longstanding and respected name in Auckland's real estate landscape, has announced Ray White Ellerslie…
NZ property market closed 2024 with fresh opportunities despite December lows
The New Zealand property market experienced a subdued close to 2024, with realestate.co.nz reporting record lows across key…
How climate risks are reshaping real estate
As climate change intensifies natural disasters, homebuyers in Australia and the US are increasingly weighing climate risks alongside…
Ivana Trump’s lavish NYC townhouse still on the market for $30.3 million
The opulent Manhattan townhouse that once belonged to Ivana Trump remains on the market more than two years…
Billionaires retreat from London’s ‘super-prime’ market
London’s super-prime property market experienced a downturn in 2024, with billionaire buyers pulling back amid economic and political…
Private equity bets big on UK rental market
Private equity firms and pension funds are ramping up their investments in the UK rental market, with a…
Raine & Horne appoints Chris Nicholl as CEO to lead next phase of growth
The move comes after a standout year of growth, including a significant brand refresh and an expansion into…
Bill Murray’s historic home hits the market
The Yellow House, a storied property once owned by actor and comedian Bill Murray, has been listed for…
Rachel Berry’s formula for real estate success
Rachel Berry, Equity Partner at Ray White Mt Eden in Auckland, has become a leading figure in New…
Lionel Messi opens his €223 million real estate portfolio to investors
Football icon Lionel Messi has taken a bold step off the pitch, listing his real estate investment trust…
How real estate agents can thrive in 2025
With the real estate market in constant flux, agents face a choice: evolve or risk being left behind.…
Houses outperform apartments in New Zealand
House prices have shown stronger growth compared to apartments over extended periods, with land value playing a crucial…
Study Reveals How Neighbourhood Upgrades Cut Crime
Targeted investments in struggling neighborhoods, like home repairs and new construction, can significantly reduce crime, according to a…
Trump organisation expands its Middle East presence
The Trump Organisation is set to significantly expand its presence in Saudi Arabia with plans for multiple luxury…
Cameron Brain steps up at Ray White City Realty Group
Ray White City Realty Group has promoted Cameron Brain to Director of Sales and Auctions, marking a significant…
Inside Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s US$68 million property
In the heart of Beverly Hills, a sprawling 12-bedroom, 24-bathroom mansion continues to capture Hollywood's attention, not just…
Blue chip New Zealand property outperforms
New Zealand’s high-end properties and certain regional areas are showing strength and outpacing much of the broader market,…
American and Middle East buyers dominate luxury European property market
Wealthy American and Middle Eastern buyers are driving the super-prime property market in Europe, accounting for half of…
Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s NYC penthouse is a must-see
A slice of Hollywood history has arrived on the New York real estate market. The longtime penthouse of…
Real estate becomes India’s status symbol as luxury properties dominate 2024
Affluent buyers across major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Gurugram, and Bengaluru have embraced high-end properties as both a…
Bob Dylan’s former NYC townhouse hits all the right notes
Step into a slice of history with Bob Dylan’s former Turtle Bay Gardens townhouse, now listed for US$7.25…
Canada to crack down on Airbnbs
The Canadian government has unveiled plans to help cities crack down on Airbnb and other short-term rental properties,…
Luxury real estate thrives in Kabul
In a city long associated with conflict and recovery, an unexpected phrase is beginning to echo through the…
Monaco unveils Mareterra: the world’s most expensive and controversial “eco-district”
Prince Albert of Monaco celebrated the grand opening of Mareterra, a six-hectare "eco-district" built on reclaimed land from…
Realestate.co.nz declares 2024 a ‘Goldilocks’ market
New Zealand’s housing market has hit a sweet spot for both buyers and sellers, according to the latest…
Homes at London’s most expensive development start at a staggering £35 Million
London’s priciest residential development, billionaire John Caudwell’s £2 billion 1 Mayfair, has set a new standard for luxury living,…
Luxury treehouses become multi-million dollar retreats
Celebrity treehouse builder Pete Nelson is transforming childhood dreams into million-dollar luxury retreats.
Global investors target US$165 billion in hidden real estate value in Japan
Hedge funds and private equity firms are increasingly eyeing Japanese companies for their undervalued real estate, estimated at…
US buyers poised to benefit in a shifting 2025 housing market
The US property market is set to provide more breathing room for buyers in the New Year, according…
China’s massive urban village overhaul: 1 million homes, 300 cities, and a real estate revival
China has announced a major expansion of its urban village redevelopment program, increasing coverage from 35 cities to…
UK renters face 18% hike by 2029 amid housing supply challenges
In London, renters are already allocating almost half of their monthly income to housing costs.
Big US cities challenge algorithmic rents
San Francisco and Philadelphia are leading the charge against rent-setting software, passing laws to regulate the use of…