International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
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 to US social media expert Katie Lance.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Tough conditions for mortgaged New Zealand investors
Homeowners across New Zealand who own multiple mortgaged properties face tough buying conditions as regulations and higher interest…
Prime residential price growth to slow in 2023
Prime residential property prices in Sydney and Melbourne are expected to remain flat next year, after performing well…
A technicolour butterfly house on the market in California
A psychedelic home that was designed for a woman who was losing her eyesight is officially on the…
Renters now need to work six hours more to pay rent than before the pandemic
Rising rents are forcing US tenants to work more than six extra hours per week, just to afford…
The Hollywood starlet home where Marilyn Monroe once lived is on the market
The Hollywood home that once housed young starlets including Greta Garbo, Marlene Deitrich and Marilyn Monroe is up…
Fixed-rate mortgages could hit 7 per cent in New Zealand
One-year fixed-rate mortgages could surge as high as 7 per cent in the coming months putting even more…
Steve McQueen’s Malibu beach home for sale
The former Malibu home of iconic 1970's actor Steve McQueen has hit the market with an asking price…
Ten Sixty launches in Los Angeles with star-studded event in Hollywood
Australian startup, Ten Sixty the new global short-form video app for real estate officially launched in Southern California…
Daily Show host Trevor Noah lists his Manhattan penthouse
Host of The Daily Show Trevor Noah has listed his impressive Manhattan Penthouse for US$12.95 million.
Airbnb co-founder’s new business is building small homes in backyards
Airbnb Co-founder Joe Gebbia has launched a new business focusing on building small homes in backyards.
Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried lists his $40 million penthouse
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the now-collapsed crypto exchange FTX, has listed the luxury Bahamas penthouse where he lived…
The world’s first community of 3D-printed homes
A community in Texas is set to be the largest group of homes constructed using 3D printing technology.
Will an ‘Airbnb bust’ reach Australia?
Short-term rental hosts in the US are reporting significant losses amid fears of an “Airbnb bust” due to…
Profitable resales decline across New Zealand
Profitable resales across New Zealand continued to decline last quarter, dropping to 96.8 per cent according to CoreLogic.
US brokerage Compass posts a $154 million loss
US tech-enabled real estate brokerage Compass posted a US$154 million loss last quarter, as the housing downturn continues…
Spanish Village with 44 homes hits the market
For anyone dreaming of a quiet life in Spain, a Spanish village could be yours for just $400,488…
Top US real estate agent sells 16 homes every day
Texas real estate agent, Ben Caballero, might be 83 years old, but he’s officially the top sales agent…
iBuying platforms falling like dominoes
It hasn’t been a good start to November if you’re an iBuying platform, with Redfin closing its house-flipping…
Bali hotspot Sanur is getting a luxury makeover
One of Bali’s original tourist spots is making a comeback with Sanur undergoing major gentrification and in the…
What it takes to succeed in real estate
Just 40 per cent of new real estate agents are confident they can have a long-term career in…
Digital signatures the most valuable tech tool for agents
Digital signatures, a lockbox and apps and technology that connect to listing portals, are the most important technology…
Gwyneth Paltrow’s childhood home on sale for $17.5 million
Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow’s childhood home in Los Angles has hit the market with an asking price…
The Office fans can experience a night inside Dunder Mifflin
Fans of the US version of The Office will soon get to experience exactly what it would be…