International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
An unremarkable end to a remarkable property year in NZ
A remarkable year for New Zealand’s residential property market came to an unremarkable end, according to property intelligence firm QV.
Bethenny Frankel’s loft hits the market
Reality TV star Bethenny Frankel’s Soho Loft has hit the market with an asking price of US$6.995 million.
First home buyer lending in NZ likely to slow down
The first home buyer market in New Zealand is likely to slow down in 2022 as banks continue…
Selling Sunset’s Jason Oppenheim puts his home on the market
Star of the hit reality TV show, Selling Sunset, Jason Oppenheim has listed his personal home for sale.
Ryan Serhant: The evolution of cryptocurrency, blockchain and the Metaverse in real estate
In the not too distant future half of all real estate transactions will be completed with cryptocurrency, according…
Two-speed market as capital city price growth diverges
Australia makes Top 5 of Knight Frank Global Price Index
Australia has moved into the Top 5 countries for house price growth for the first time in six…
Alexander brothers become the first luxury brokers of the metaverse
You might not be able to touch it or even live in it, but the metaverse is gaining…
New Zealand’s momentum slowing
New Zealand property prices have continued to increase nationally in November, but have slowed compared to October, according…
Adele adds to $30 million Beverly Hills real estate portfolio
Singer Adele has increased her real estate holdings with another purchase in the Hollywood Hills, taking the combined…
Openn’s US pilot program: Century 21 and RE/MAX broker agreements
Australian-listed property technology company, Openn Negotiation Limited (‘Openn’ or ‘the Company’) (ASX: OPN), has entered into binding agreements…
How NZ’s cash rate rise will impact the property market
Experts tip the latest NZ cash rate increase isn't the last hike the RBNZ will announce, and that…
NZ vendors achieve record profits
More than 99 per cent of New Zealand vendors sold their property for more than the original purchase…
REA Group completes transaction to sell Hong Kong assets
REA Group has completed a transaction to sell its Squarefoot.com.hk business assets in Hong Kong to 28Hse, a…
Average NZ home value tops $1 million
Lockdowns have done little to dampen buyer demand in New Zealand where house values have reached a new…
Retired NBL star Shaquille O’Neal sells his Lake Butler mansion
Despite dropping the price twice, American basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal made a cool $7.05 million profit, following the…
NZ First Home Buyers hit record market share
Despite tough market conditions and rapidly rising house prices, first home buyers in New Zealand have hit record…
Openn expands team across Australia and USA
Openn Negotiation Limited (‘Openn’ or ‘the Company’) (ASX: OPN) has expanded its Australian and US teams with the…
Crypto tokens welcome all global property investors
The Real Estate industry is buzzing as international properties can now be bought and sold using cryptocurrency tokens.
Haunted Halloween homes for sale
With Halloween right around the corner, there’s plenty of interest in some of the most haunted homes from…
New Zealand’s hot property market starting to slow down
New Zealand’s property market may see a mini bounce back in the final two months of 2021, but…
Australian real estate ranks number one for sustainability
Australia’s real estate market has topped the list in the internationally recognised GRESB Real Estate Assessment ranking for…
Tom Ferry: Four creative hacks to get more listings
YouTuber and real estate coach Tom Ferry has revealed his top four 'no-brainer' hacks to generate listings, which…
Commercial real estate market in low-earth orbit taking off
Voyager Space Holdings Inc.’s Nanoracks is planning to launch its own space station, known as Starlab, in what…
Rising rents push New Zealanders to buy
Signs that rental growth has accelerated sharply across New Zealand is leading many people to look at buying.
Schitt’s Creek mansion hits the market
The opulent mansion featured on the hit TV show Schitt’s Creek has hit the market.
Kanye West’s original bachelor pad for sale
Recording artist, Kanye West's first home in the Hollywood Hills has hit the market, with music lovers keen…
The price of swish ski homes continues to rise
Demand for homes in popular ski resorts is rising at a rapid rate all around the world according…
New Zealand has more agents than homes for sale
The number of real estate agents across New Zealand has continued to grow over the past 12 months…
Beyonce wears Tiffany diamond in $US42 million mansion
A spectacular Bel Air hilltop contemporary home, where Beyonce filmed the iconic Tiffany commercial is officially on the…