International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
How a fake Rolex set Ryan Serhant on the path to success
Real estate mogul Ryan Serhant has revealed how a fake Rolex watch changed his life by giving him the confidence he needed to succeed in the competitive property industry.
Ten Sixty launches in New York with 75 top luxury agents attending
Ten Sixty, the new global short-form video app for real estate, has officially launched in New York alongside…
New AI company virtually furnishes listings in a matter of minutes
A new US startup aims to take the time and cost out of staging a listing for advertising,…
RateMyAgent partners with US listing giant
RateMyAgent, Australia’s leading real estate agent review website, has entered into a strategic partnership with Realtor.com, the second-largest…
Adam Neumann provides more detail on his Flow startup
WeWork founder Adam Neumann has revealed more detail about his new startup Flow, canvassing the potential for future…
We may not see a property investor comeback in New Zealand for a while yet
Property investors aren't expected to make a return to the New Zealand market any time soon.
MRI Software a step closer to PropTech Group acquisition
MRI PropTech group is edging closer to closing its deal for ASX-listed PropTech Group, with PropTech shareholders voting…
Jimmy Burgess’s $500 million sales strategy
Top US real estate agent Jimmy Burgess has shared the secret to his success, outlining the strategy he…
NZ records 10th month of property value declines
Property values across New Zealand fell 0.3 per cent over January, continuing a downward trend that's lasted 10…
REACH Australia announces class of 2023
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors and the most active global…
Zillow’s new AI-powered tool finds your perfect home with one sentence
US listings portal Zillow has launched a new AI-powered feature that lets prospective buyers search for homes in…
Keller Williams lawsuit: Is this the end of cold calling?
US real estate firm Keller Williams has agreed to pay US$40 million as part of a settlement agreement…
Rupert Murdoch to sell Realtor.com
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp is looking to sell the parent company of Realtor.com, with the news breaking just…
New Zealand inflation figures remain stubbornly high
The latest New Zealand Consumer Price Index readings indicate the Reserve Bank of New Zealand is likely to…
Bel-Air canyon price tag slashed by 70 per cent
An undeveloped golf course-sized patch of land in one of Los Angeles' ritziest neighbourhoods is on the market…
Our favourite new tech ideas from CES 2023
The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas was back with a bang this January, with no shortage…
Katie Lance: 3 social media predictions for 2023
Real estate agents should focus on three key areas when it comes to social media in 2023, according…
New Zealand unlikely to ease borrowing restrictions in 2023
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is unlikely to ease current loan-to-value ratio restrictions that require investors to…
Elite Retreat is back in 2023 – in Bali!
If you’re looking to supercharge your business and gain industry-leading knowledge to power you and your team towards…
New UK start-up aims to split costs of owning a second home
A UK-based fractional ownership startup that aims to make owning a second home more affordable has launched, offering…
Glenn Sanford appointed eXp Realty CEO again
Glenn Sanford has again been appointed as chief executive officer of eXp Realty, the virtual real estate brokerage…
Only 7 per cent of suburbs in New Zealand not experiencing price declines
While most suburbs in New Zealand have been experiencing steep home price declines in the past three months,…
Selling Sunset Star Mary Fitzgerald buys renovated Toluca Lake house
Selling Sunset star Mary Fitzgerald has quietly picked up a stylishly renovated property in the Los Angeles neighbourhood…
Kendrick Lamar scoops up Bel Air estate
Rapper Kendrick Lamar has officially purchased a US$15.9 million Bel Air estate to add to his growing property…
Tom Petty’s oceanfront Malibu beach house hits the market
Jonah Hill sells his spare Malibu house
Moneyball star Jonah Hill has officially sold his spare Malibu home after picking up another house closer to…
New Zealand property values decline at GFC levels with further falls predicted
Agents taking stock of Australia's deteriorating market conditions should spare a thought for their Kiwi cousins, with values…
Eagles drummer Don Henley buys his son a million-dollar LA home
Grammy-winning Eagles founding member Don Henley has quietly purchased a Westside Los Angeles home for his son, 24-year-old…
Ten Sixty, a new short form video app for real estate – brings on Josh Flagg in advisory role
Australian startup, Ten Sixty the new global short-form video app for real estate announces that top Douglas Elliman…
Purplebricks ads back to “shouting about” low fees, as UK cost of living crisis bites
UK agency Purplebricks says a decision to revive an advertising campaign targeting real estate agent commission is paying…
Tyler, the Creator lists his Bel Air home at a loss
Mark Wahlberg estate featured in ‘Entourage’ lists for $28.5 million
Actor Mark Wahlberg’s former Beverly Hills compound that was featured in the hit show Entourage is back on…
Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrósio offloads her Manhattan penthouse
Brazilian fashion model Alessandra Ambrósio has successfully sold her Manhattan Penthouse for US$2.75 million.
Sandra Bullock sells her Californian avocado ranch for $5.6 million
After plenty of fanfare, actress Sandra Bullock has officially sold her 91-acre California avocado ranch to a dental…