International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
Current US housing downturn not like pre-GFC
The current downturn in the US housing market might not be as severe as the 2007-2008 crash that led to the Global Financial Crisis.
Australian innovator branches out in US
Australian real estate office outsourcing specialist Property Management Virtual Assistant is expanding its operations into the United States.
Katy Perry gets out of Beverly Hills
Pop sensation Katy Perry has sold her last home in Beverly Hills, with the US$18 million sale of…
Real estate developer builds voice-activated homes in Ghana
A real estate developer in Ghana has taken on the task of building a community of futuristic homes…
China crisis wipes out $90 billion from developers
Chinese property developers have seen the value of their stocks fall by US$90 billion as the China crisis…
WeWork founder looking to take on housing availability
Founder of shared office space provider, WeWork, Adam Neumann is looking to take on the issue of housing…
Larry Ellison lists Palm Beach mansion for $145 Million
Billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison is selling one of his many million-dollar homes, listing Seminole Beach estate for…
Record breaking US home back on the market
A Beverly Park estate, situated in the most exclusive part of Beverly Hills, California, is headed to auction…
Profitable resales start to fall across New Zealand
Profitable resales across New Zealand have started to fall as interest rates rise and a surge in listings…
Should NZ first-home buyers purchase now or wait?
There might be merit in first home buyers waiting a little longer before trying to get into the…
New Zealand property prices fall at fastest pace since the GFC
Property prices across New Zealand have continued to fall, with the rate of decline now at the same…
Justin Bieber’s Hawaii vacation home hits the market
The infamous Hawaii vacation home Justin Bieber leased for his entourage in 2016 is on the market for…
Californian treehouse for sale for US$3.8 million
A Californian coastal property has given a whole new meaning to the word ‘treehouse’, with a massive oak…
New Zealand property prices face a test as interest rates rise and sales volumes fall
The New Zealand property market is going to face a “test” as rising interest rates and a wave…
Bruce Willis’ former tropical getaway on the market
The former tropical estate of retired movie star Bruce Willis is back on the market for US$37.5 million.
Christine Quinn lists $33.9 million Miami penthouse you can buy with crypto
Hot on the heels of leaving The Oppenheim Group and starting her own crypto-based brokerage RealOpen, Selling Sunset…
‘Little respite’ for falling New Zealand property market
New Zealand could be on the cusp of a Global Financial Crisis-like property market downturn with “little respite”…
Janet Jackson selling her Central Park apartment
After a quarter of a century of ownership, singer Janet Jackson is selling her Central Park apartment for…
Market Buy hires Will Farmer to run its US operation
Market Buy has welcomed a new recruit to lead its American operation as the online offer management company…
Johnny Cash’s quiet California home hits the market
The California home once designed and built by The Man in Black is on the market for US$1.795…
Just how at risk is Australia of falling property prices?
Australian property prices will not fall as much as they have gained in the past 12 months according…
Sydney in top 10 for prime residential rent growth
Sydney has ranked fifth on a global list of cities with the highest annual rise in prime residential…
Aussie supermodel Kristy Hinze Clark sells Florida home for $251 million
Australian supermodel Kristy Hinze Clark and her husband, Netscape founder Jim Clark have sold their Folirda home for…
Half of New Zealand suburbs declining in value
Auckland’s Point Chevalier has a new title it probably isn’t too keen on holding as the New Zealand…
Cash buyers on the rise across New Zealand
Cash buyers who own multiple properties are on the rise across New Zealand according to new data from…
Neil Patrick Harris sells Harlem home for record $7.1 million
Neil Patrick Harris, best known for his roles as Doogie Howser MD and more recently Barney Stinson on…
Top 10 classic Hollywood real estate agents
With the rise of TV shows like Million Dollar Listing, real estate agents are now being thrust into…
Australia is the 13th strongest property market in the world
A number of Australia’s major cities have featured in the global list of best-performing housing markets over the…
Ryan Serhant is expanding to South Florida with a $100 million listing
New York’s powerhouse real estate agent Ryan Serhant is expanding into South Florida with his first listing, priced…
Widespread fall in New Zealand property prices continues
The downwards momentum in New Zealand residential real estate values continued throughout May with prices falling 0.8 per…
Buckingham Palace valued at £1.3 billion
If you wanted to get a taste for the life of a Royal and live in Buckingham Palace…
NZ shows the first sign of a slowdown as profitable resales fall
The number of properties across New Zealand resold at a profit has fallen slightly in the first quarter…
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce splashes out on Mosman mansion
Qantas Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce has purchased a $19 million Mosman waterfront as he prepares to move…
Venice penthouse for the price of a Sydney apartment
A historic Venice penthouse with stunning postcard views is on the market for roughly the same price as…
First home buyer activity falls away in New Zealand
New Zealand's first home buyer activity has continued to decline as higher mortgage costs have started to have…