International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
Zillow launches ChatGPT plugin for seamless house hunting.
Buyers will no longer have to fall down the endless scroll hole when searching for a property in the US, with Zillow launching a game-changing plugin that will transform the house hunting experience.
Technology and digitisation to disrupt 23 per cent of jobs
Almost one-quarter of jobs will be disrupted in the next five years, with technology and digitisation fuelling the…
Zillow CEO to be questioned in rival’s antitrust lawsuit
Seattle-based real estate platform, REX - Real Estate Exchange, has been granted permission to question Zillow Group Chief…
Discovering the power of saying ‘no’ and living in the present moment: a journey of hope and charity
Learning to appreciate the present moment, zeroing in on what’s truly important and not putting all of your…
House hunting just got smarter: AI Dream Home helps buyers bring their imaginations to life
US-based listings portal realtor.com has unveiled an innovative, AI-powered property search platform that allows buyers to render their…
Is the shine starting to come off Airbnb?
The lustre of the short-term rental platform, Airbnb is starting to wane with a new report showing superhosts…
Luxurious Bali apartment complex to feature world’s largest rooftop pool
A premium residential complex in Bali is set to create a new standard of luxury living, featuring the…
Interest rates and population growth lead to extreme property price swings
Falling interest rates, a rising population and demand for better-quality homes are some of the main reasons for…
The Aussie real estate magnates among Forbes’ top billionaires
Eight Australia real estate and property development magnates have made Forbes’ annual World Billionaires List for 2023.
Sydney ranks 6th for luxury property rental growth
Prime rents in Sydney surged 6.7 per cent in 2022, placing the city at number six on the…
New Zillow filter helps buyers stay on budget
US-based real estate marketplace Zillow has launched a new search tool that enables buyers to look for properties…
Ryan Serhant expands into six new markets
While other US brokerages have been cutting back amid a widespread market slowdown, celebrity agent Ryan Serhant has…
Tiny but mighty Auckland home goes to auction
Cute and compact, this tiny Auckland home was on-trend long before 'tiny homes' officially became cool.
Bombshell US court ruling could see agents forced to reimburse sellers
An explosive court ruling in the US has opened the door for potentially millions of sellers to seek…
New Zealand 3D prints a childcare centre
The southern hemisphere’s first commercial building featuring 3D printed concrete walls has been completed in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Banking crisis could see reduced investment in Australian property
The turmoil across the US and European banking sector could see reduced investment in Australian commercial and residential…
5 things to know about New Zealand’s refinancing wave
The steady flow of existing mortgage borrowers across NZ who have had to stomach higher interest rates each…
PMVA secures six-year lease with Clark Global City
Property Management Virtual Assistant (PMVA) has extended its lease with Clark Global City for six more years, allowing…
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski’s Hollywood Hills home back on the market
The former Hollywood Hills home of celebrity couple Emily Blunt and John Krasinski is back on the market…
New Zealand home sales hit lowest level in 40 years
Home sales across New Zealand have plummeted to the lowest level since the GFC, as the sharp increase…
Virtual agency eXp Realty dominates the RealTrends 500 list
Virtual brokerage eXp Realty has dominated the 2023 RealTrends 500 list after closing the most transaction sides in…
Pride and Prejudice author Jane Austen’s longtime UK estate listed for $10.43 million
The longtime estate of Pride and Prejudice author Jane Austen has officially hit the market in the UK…
Royal residence in London up for sale for $48 million
A grandiose royal residence in London is on the market for the first time in 30 years and…
Global banking instability on the RBA’s radar
Instability in the global banking sector could cause the Reserve Bank of Australia to think more carefully about…
Trainspotters: Scottish converted railway station hits the market
If you’re a railfan or trainspotter, your love of trains is likely something that has been with you…
SVB collapse could be good for Aussie home owners
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the US could spell good news for Australian mortgage holders, with…
Vanderbilt mansion spanning two towns sells for $8 million
Vanderbilt Berkshires Estate, one of the most iconic homes in the famous Berkshires in Massachusetts has been sold…
New Zealand’s high-end properties have fallen in value by up to $300,000
New Zealand’s wealthiest suburbs are being hardest hit by the current market slowdown, with values falling by up…
The real estate fallout from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Silicon Valley Bank, America’s 16th largest bank and a large source of funding for some prominent PropTech companies,…
US market down $2.3 trillion since peak
New figures from Redfin show the US housing market has lost 4.9 per cent, or US$2.3 trillion, in…
New Zealand value decline re-accelerates in February
The downturn in the New Zealand property market gained renewed pace in February, with values falling at their…
2023 ARERA winners announced
The winners of the annual Australasian Real Estate Results Awards (ARERAs), an initiative of the Real Estate Result…
MRI Software completes PropTech Group acquisition
MRI Software has completed its $93.4 million stock acquisition of PropTech Group.
Prices are falling, so why is it still so expensive to buy in New Zealand?
Property values have been falling in New Zealand, but rising interest rates mean Kiwis are handing over more…