International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
Duchy development: Prince William’s plan to end UK homelessness
Prince William will build 24 homes in the Duchy of Cornwall as part of a commitment to eradicate homelessness in the United Kingdom.
RE/MAX Australia unaffected by US leadership shuffle
RE/MAX LLC President and Chief Executive Officer Nick Bailey has been replaced as head of the franchisor in…
New Zealand sales volumes near 40-year lows
High interest rates continue to weigh on New Zealand's housing market, with monthly sales volumes seeing the second-slowest…
New Zealand homeowners struggle to pay mortgage
New Zealanders are struggling afford a home, with higher interest rates and elevated property prices squeezing borrowers.
Forget about making zillions, Zillow posted a net loss for 2023
A fourth quarter surge in revenue hasn’t stopped US listings platform Zillow from posting a calendar year loss…
Home sweet heart: buyers find love after moving
More than 40 per cent of recent home buyers haven’t just purchased bricks and mortar, but found love…
The Florida compound set to break records
A stunning compound in Naples, Florida, the features three homes has been listed for sale at an astounding…
WeWork founder Adam Neumann looking to buy the company back
Five years after being ousted from WeWork, founder and former CEO Adam Neumann is looking to buy back…
Homes.com to launch $1 billion marketing campaign at the Super Bowl
When the Super Bowl kicks off at 10.30am on Monday, February 12, eyes won’t just be on the…
New Zealand profitable resales rise as markets recover
The recovery in New Zealand's housing market has led to profitable resales rising for the first time in…
Ray White expands its footprint across the far north of New Zealand
Ray White continues its growth in New Zealand's far north with business owner Sean Stratton acquiring multiple offices…
You can now order your own ‘foldable’ home from Amazon
If you’ve been looking for an affordable home, the good news is that Amazon can now deliver a…
Zillow launch their new 3D tour experience on Apple Vision Pro
US property platform Zillow, has launched Zillow Immerse in the Apple Vision Pro app story, providing buyers with…
What the Apple Vision Pro means for real estate
The Apple Vision Pro has the potential to change the way Australians view properties and drive engagement and…
New Zealand property prices continue their recovery in January
Home prices across New Zealand have continued to rebound, with values up 0.4 per cent in January according…
3 strategies Ekland Gomes used to sell $3.77 billion in property
Last year was a challenging one for many agents in the US real estate market.
Chinese property giant Evergrande ordered to liquidate
A Hong Kong court has ordered the world’s most indebted property developer, China’s Evergrande Group, to liquidate, following…
First-home buyers make a record share of property purchases
First-home buyer (FHB) activity has jumped in New Zealand, with new data showing the cohort now make 27…
US commission lawsuit takes aim at 35 agencies and industry groups
A major commission lawsuit has been filed in California that names more than 35 defendants, including the National…
Developers struggle to sell off the Paris Olympic Village
Developers building the Paris Olympic Village are struggling to sell the apartments once the Games are finished, due…
Zillow’s new feature helps renters build credit history
US real estate platform Zillow will introduce credit-building payment reporting so tenants who pay their rent on time…
LJ Hooker appoints Campbell Dunoon as Head of Network in New Zealand
The LJ Hooker Group has appointed respected industry leader Campbell Dunoon as Head of Network - New Zealand…
New Zealand property prices rise for the third straight month
The rebound in home prices across New Zealand has continued, with prices rising 1 per cent in December…
Is Adam Neumann’s apartment venture already struggling for money?
Adam Neumann's new apartment venture, Flow, looks to have encountered financial difficulties with its earliest acquisitions.
Temporary buyer window opens in slowing Sydney luxury market
Price growth in Sydney’s luxury property market is starting to slow down opening up a ‘temporary window’ to…
NAR president Tracy Kasper resigns in shock move
The turmoil at the top at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has continued with president Tracy Kasper…
Raine & Horne acquires New Zealand’s Mike Pero Real Estate network
Australian real estate brand Raine & Horne is expanding its reach after acquiring the nationwide Mike Pero Real…
Step inside Santa’s home with a virtual tour that unveils the magic of Christmas
Surrounded by crisp white snow and adorned with festive lights and mistletoe, Santa’s North Pole cabin isn’t on…
Adam Neumann turns attention to new venture after WeWork collapse
Hot on the heels of the besieged WeWork being forced to file for bankruptcy, founder Adam Neumann has…
The $1.5 million house covered in doodles
Most parents tell their kids not to draw on the walls but for artist Sam Cox, he’s been…
New Zealand property prices continue to recover
Property prices in New Zealand ticked higher last month adding to the recent string of increases suggesting the…
Sydney super prime sales buck the worldwide trend
Rising interest rates have been slowing down the super prime market around the world, however, Sydney has bucked…
US home sellers file another commission lawsuit
Another lawsuit has been filed in the US against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and major real…
New Zealand rents surged 6.1 per cent in the past year
New Zealand tenants aren't fairing much better than their Australian counterparts, with weekly rents rising 6.1 per cent…
ANZ predicts next New Zealand interest rate move will be a cut
New Zealand interest rates will likely remain on hold until February 2025 at which time they will likely…