International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
New Zealand’s property market upswing is nationwide
House prices in Australia and New Zealand growing at record pace
House prices across the planet are growing at a rapid rate, with both Australia and New Zealand some…
Two Australian cities listed in the top five for entrepreneurial success
Sydney and Melbourne have been highlighted as two of the best cities in the world for aspiring entrepreneurs…
REA Group does a deal for share in PropertyGuru
REA Group has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to combine REA’s Malaysia and Thailand…
New Zealand house construction costs rise at fastest rate in two years
Housing construction costs in New Zealand surged by 1.3 per cent over the first quarter of 2021, according…
Netherlands researchers planning to print their way out of a housing crisis
Netherlands researchers have come up with a concrete solution to address the shortage of housing in the nation…
US real estate market booming
Australia is not the only country experiencing a real estate boom in 2021, with new figures from the…
Million Dollar Listing stars saddle up for move to Texas
American real estate company Douglas Elliman is expanding into Texas and it’s bringing some big guns with it,…
Madonna still living in material world after buying The Weeknd’s California estate
A global pandemic isn’t enough to stop Madonna living large in her material world, with the singer paying…
Are barndominiums the next big thing in the world of modular construction?
There’s a new craze in modular construction barnstorming the world of social media, with interest in barndominiums going…
There’s no place like Judy Garland’s former Malibu beach home
As Dorothy said in The Wizard of Oz, “there’s no place like home”, and although you don’t need…
Century 21 opens five new offices in five weeks
Century 21 has experienced strong growth in Australia and New Zealand so far in 2021, with the network…
Two-thirds of US homebuyers purchasing properties sight unseen, according to survey
More Australian homebuyers have been purchasing properties without making physical inspections over the past year and buying sight…
How deep are your pockets? Bee Gee Robin Gibb’s former home is on the market
The Long Island waterfront home where Bee Gee Robin Gibb lived in the 1970s and ‘80s is back…
RE/MAX New Zealand recognises network’s top performers at annual awards night
RE/MAX New Zealand recently recognised the network’s top performers for 2020 at its annual awards in Auckland, with…
New Zealand’s Don Ha Project Sales wins global RE/MAX awards
New Zealand’s Don Ha Project Sales is continuing to make its mark on the global real estate stage,…
Tom Cruise selling Colorado mountain retreat
Tom Cruise fans in the hunt for a slice of the Mission: Impossible star’s property portfolio are in…
The Agency launches China Desk service to capitalise on imminent demand
COVID-19 has dramatically changed the way we conduct our lives and the public health response by our state…
Kelly Clarkson hopes price drop on Tennessee lake house will hit the right note with buyers
Kelly Clarkson has been based in Los Angeles since she took up hosting duties for her Emmy-winning daytime…
Johnny Depp’s French village estate could be yours… but you’ll need deep pockets
It appears Johnny Depp is readying to relist his opulent French village estate, with Top Ten Real Estate…
Phil Collins sells Miami slice of paradise
When UK-born rocker Phil Collins decided to move to Miami Beach in 2015, the “Can’t Hurry Love” singer…
Joan Collins set to sell Manhattan pad
Legendary British actress and star of the long-running ABC-hit Dynasty, Joan Collins, has just put her Manhattan pied-a-terre…
Infamous former address of Marilyn Monroe sells
Once the crown jewel of L.A.'s Holmby Hills, the historic celebrity-magnet Owlwood mansion has sold for $88 million.…
Forbes launches prestige property portal
They are famous for publishing lists of the world’s richest people, now Forbes have launched their own prestige…
From ‘Zoom Rooms’ to Chef kitchens: 7 top home trends for 2021 from US portal Zillow
2021 home trends are driven by COVID-era design and home features that will continue to grow in popularity…
Virtual real estate brokerage eXp celebrates growth milestone
eXp's 40,000 agent milestone represents 60 per cent year-over-year growth.
Priscilla Presley has left the building she called home for 45 years
Priscilla Presley has sold her palatial Beverley Hills mansion for $13 million - $3 million less than her…
Ryan Seacrest lists resort-style house for $115.5m
Ryan Seacrest is joining the long list of wealthy Hollywood stars moving away from Los Angeles, as he…
Sydney’s prestige property market to soar in 2021: Knight Frank
Sydney’s prestige residential price growth forecast higher than global average: Knight Frank has released its Prime Global Forecast…
Monica, Marge, and Carrie: the TV homes we take design inspiration from
There's a long running joke about the likelihood of the characters from Friends actually being able to afford…