International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
RBNZ expected to deliver final 25bp rate cut
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 2.25 per cent at its upcoming meeting on November 26.
San Francisco’s former Westfield mall sold for a tiny fraction of its past value
Once valued in the billions, the former Westfield mall has sold for just USD $133 million (around AUD…
Global ‘living’ sector to hit US$1.4 Trillion as institutional investment accelerates
JLL’s 2025 global report shows the living sector leading worldwide real estate investment, with US$1.4 trillion in forecast…
Sustainable and tech-forward features dominate 2025 home trends
Water conservation and nature-inspired designs are leading the way in home features as Americans shift their priorities toward…
Marbella luxury market defies global slowdown as demand outpaces supply
Once dismissed as a seasonal playground for the wealthy, Marbella is proving itself one of Europe’s most resilient…
Anywhere agents signal exodus if Compass acquisition proceeds
More than half of Anywhere Real Estate agents would consider leaving their brokerage if the proposed Compass acquisition…
Trump proposes 50-year mortgages to boost affordability
President Trump has proposed introducing 50-year mortgages as a solution to housing affordability challenges, a move that would…
Leading REMAX duo join elite Neilson & Co team
Highly acclaimed husband-and-wife real estate duo Ben and Nola Kloppers, formerly of REMAX New Zealand, have joined Neilson…
Housing intensification study to examine inequality impacts
New research will investigate who truly benefits from New Zealand's housing intensification policies and their effects on social…
Greece launches social rent and housing schemes to tackle deepening housing crisis
Government launches social rent and housing schemes, but experts warn bureaucracy could slow delivery.
Canadian demand for US property slows as tariffs take effect, but some Florida and Arizona hotspots remain popular
Canadian interest in US real estate is easing as new trade tariffs and a weaker Canadian dollar make…
San Francisco homes selling at fastest pace among major US cities
San Francisco's housing market has seen a dramatic acceleration, with homes now selling faster than in almost any…
New Zealand property values show signs of recovery
Property values in New Zealand have increased for the second consecutive month, signalling what could be the early…
Ghosts prefer prime real estate
New research has uncovered that ghosts and spirits in New Zealand appear to favour high-value properties and communal…
Douglas Elliman launches global expansion with new offices in France and Monaco
Douglas Elliman has taken its first formal step into the global market, establishing offices across France and Monaco…
Canadian rental market sees best affordability in two years after immigration cuts
Renters across Canada are experiencing the most affordable rental conditions in two years, with average asking rents declining…
Google signs one of 2025’s largest commercial property leases in India
Global tech giant Google has made headlines in India’s commercial property sector, finalising one of the largest office…
The most famous house in America gets a Trump-style makeover
The East Wing of the White House, one of America’s most recognisable architectural symbols, is being demolished to…
Mark Wahlberg buys $37 million Florida mansion on ‘Billionaires Row’
Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg has purchased a lavish US$37 million (AUD$50 million) mansion in Florida's exclusive "Billionaires Row,"…
Dubai property market breaks records AED 170.7 billion in Q3 Sales
Dubai’s skyline isn’t the only thing reaching new heights; its property market just hit another all-time record. The…
Trump Organization expands in India amid partners’ legal troubles
The Trump Organization is deepening its push into India with a string of luxury real estate projects, even…
US rental affordability hits four-year high as market cools
Rental affordability in the US has reached its best level in four years, with typical rentals now requiring…
School zones add up to 89% to property prices across New Zealand
Families hoping to buy into New Zealand’s top public school zones are paying steep premiums, with new data…
iD4me expands into New Zealand, delivering verified data on homeowners to Kiwi agents
Australian data intelligence platform iD4me has officially entered the New Zealand market, bringing with it a new era…
Qatar to grant title deeds and residency visas within days to foreign property buyers
Qatar is accelerating its efforts to attract international investment by allowing foreign property buyers to receive ownership title…
EU to crack down on Airbnb-style rentals as housing costs spark ‘social crisis’
The European Commission is preparing to introduce its first continent-wide affordable housing plan, targeting the rising influence of…
Brendon Heenan brings award-winning expertise to One Agency
One Agency Select Realty has announced that Mr Brendon Heenan, one of the Kapiti Coast's most distinguished and…
‘Extend and pretend’: lenders tread water as commercial property values sink
Banks and landlords in the UK and Europe are locked in a waiting game, stretching loan terms and…
UK house price growth slows to five-month low
British house prices recorded their weakest annual growth since April, rising just 1.3 per cent in the 12…
Manhattan office conversions rise as housing demand grows
Manhattan is experiencing a dramatic increase in office-to-apartment conversions, with twice as much space being transformed in 2024…
Maid’s rooms rank among the UAE’s most searched home features
Forget location and price, UAE home seekers are now searching for something else. According to Property Finder’s latest…
UK and Europe’s property sector struggles to keep pace with green transition
Commercial property owners in the UK and Europe face mounting pressure to slash carbon emissions from their buildings,…
RBNZ makes surprise 50bp cut to 2.50% amid weak economic outlook
New Zealand’s central bank delivers larger-than-expected rate cut to boost confidence as unemployment rises and spending slows
Miami tops global real estate bubble risk index
Miami's once-booming housing market has earned the dubious distinction of being named the world's most vulnerable real estate…
David Lynch’s iconic Hollywood Hills compound hits market for $15 million
David Lynch's private compound in the Hollywood Hills has been listed for sale at $15 million (AUD $23…