International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
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…
Rising rates cool New Zealand property prices
Rising interest rates are continuing to put pressure on home prices in New Zealand, with the latest data…
Why 2021 was the exception, not the rule, in the property market
After a record-setting year for real estate last year, transaction volumes and prices have dropped, however, 2021 should…
The world’s most incredible cliff-top homes
Modern building techniques have enabled homes to be constructed in some of the most beautiful yet challenging locations.
Sandra Bullock selling her San Diego estate
Miss Congeniality star, Sandra Bullock is looking to offload her mammoth 91-acre San Diego compound for US$6 million.
Larry David wins bidding war for a Montecito estate
Curb Your Enthusiasm creator Larry David has acquired a Montecito home in a bidding war, paying US$7.6 million,…
Low-deposit finance across New Zealand becoming harder to get
Low-deposit finance is becoming increasingly hard to secure in New Zealand as banks continue to tighten lending standards.
Inside Cher’s Malibu Renaissance-style home
Academy Award winning singer and actor is known for her extravagant collection of luxury properties, however, her Italian…
Ryan Serhant lists world’s tallest penthouse for $250 million
Ryan Serhant is no stranger to selling high-end luxury property, but his latest listing is looking to set…
First-home buyers quietly returning to the market
Despite rising interest rates, first home buyers appear to have passed “peak pessimism” and are slowing returning to…
US home mortgage rates top 6 per cent for the first time since 2008
Mortgage rates in the US have hit their highest level since 2008, as the popular 30-year fixed rate…
Former REA Group CEO Tracey Fellows retires
Former REA Group Chief Executive Officer Tracey Fellows has announced her shock retirement.