International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
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 property according to an expert.
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…
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…
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…
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…