International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
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 an over saturation of accommodation in the market.
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.
International buyers return to luxury property markets
With travel restrictions continuing to ease by the day, international buyers have returned to hunting for luxury property…
Property values fall in 80 per cent of New Zealand suburbs
Property prices across New Zealand continue to soften with values down in more than 80 per cent of…
Andreessen Horowitz officially invests in real estate startup Flow
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has officially taken a stake in Flow, the real estate startup founded by…
Melissa McCarthy buys Little Italy penthouse
Bridesmaids star Melissa McCarthy has purchased a Manhattan penthouse that was last listed for US$7.35 million.
Trading up is getting easier in New Zealand
Upgrading your home is gradually getting easier across New Zealand, with new data showing the premium to trade-up…
Inside the ‘Real Housewives ultimate girls trip’ Bahamas home
The Real Housewives are known for their life of luxury, however, during their recent girls' trip to the…
Top 5 celebrity homes in 2022 (so far)
This year has been a busy one for celebrity property purchases, with eye-watering prices paid for many of…
Man inserts chips in his hands to open his Tesla and his house
A tech-savvy Tesla owner has stunned the world by embedding a chip in his hand that acts as…
New Zealand the “canary in the coal mine” for Australian property
Australian homeowners can look to New Zealand’s property market as the “canary in the coal mine” to determine…
Hope for NZ home buyers as housing affordability reaches a “turning point”
Housing affordability across New Zealand has reached a “turning point” as falling house prices and growing wages start…
Harvey Specter’s luxury penthouse for sale in Toronto
The penthouse of high-flying New York attorney Harvey Spectre from the hit TV show Suits is on the…