International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
Matt Damon sold his Los Angeles mansion after reducing the cost by US$3 million
He might be one of Hollywood's most profitable actors, but even the biggest stars have to follow market conditions. Matt Damon has reduced his Pacific Palisades mansion in Los Angeles by just over US$3 million, having moved to Brooklyn Heights earlier this year.
Recent homebuyers are more likely to rent out part of their property for additional income
New US-based research has found recent homeowners have been finding increasingly creative ways to generate income and offset…
Australia’s residential price growth rate is the seventh highest in the world
Australia and New Zealand were both in the top 10 countries to see the highest rate of annual…
What $1 million will buy you around the world in 2021
While Australia's house prices continue to rise, Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee has considered whether you could…
Take a look inside crime boss Al Capone’s Miami estate before it is demolished
In 1928, Miami Beach’s polite society was rocked with the news that the infamous gangster, Chicago crime boss…
Housing affordability continues to rapidly decline in New Zealand
Record house price growth across NZ has led to rapidly declining affordability with little sign of easing, despite…
Elara Technologies rebrands to REA India
Australian-based REA Group has partnered with Indian digital real estate portal operator Elara Technologies to unveil a new…
Hollywood history: This Californian mansion was featured in The Godfather and The Bodyguard
It's one of California’s most historic and opulent mansions. Once a honeymoon love nest for Jack and Jackie Kennedy,…
The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus sold his Hollywood castle to billionaire Jon Stryker for $8.9 million
Billionaire Jon Stryker has just purchased a castle-like property in Hollywood Hills for US$8.9M from The Walking Dead…
Knight Frank buyer survey shows cities could be all the rage again
Knight Frank’s Global Buyer Survey has analysed the impact that Covid-19 has had on residential buyers’ attitudes to purchasing homes around…
Record gains and very little pain for New Zealand property sellers
New Zealand home owners are pocketing a record level of gross profits from property resales as the country's…
Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles star Josh Flagg reportedly jumps to Elliman
Million Dollar Listing's Josh Flagg has made a surprising move from Rodeo Realty to Douglas Elliman, according to…
The majority of millennials would consider living in a 3D-printed house
A new study from Realtor.com has found 75 per cent of millennials (born 1981 to 1996) would consider…
Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell’s $7.2 million Californian mansion
Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell has moved to San Fernando Valley with her partner Matte Babel and…
The ultimate lockdown home: This $20 million mansion has a Ferris wheel, swim-up bar and bowling alley
This $20 million Missouri mansion boasts resort-style pool offerings, a Ferris wheel and plenty of indoor activities, perfect…
First home buyers in NZ will suffer from the Reserve Bank’s surprise decision on mortgage deposits
RBNZ's decision to reduce the number of owner-occupiers that can get a mortgage with less than a 20…
Dame Helen Mirren rents her Hollywood Hills estate for US$45,000 per month
Do you want the luxury of living in your own little slice of classic film history? Dame Helen…
How harnessing customer’s social media behaviours will benefit your business
With 95 per cent of the online population using social media, it is imperative to keep up with…
Cindy Crawford sells her Beverly Hills luxury abode for US$13.5 million
Supermodel Cindy Crawford sold her midcentury Beverly Hills home in the luxurious Trousdale Estates for $13.5 million.
New Zealand’s market slowdown is gradually unfolding
Alicia Keys sells Phoenix holiday home for $3.1 million
Fifteen-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys has sold her modern Camelback Mountain holiday home in Phoenix.
Overseas investment in US homes falls to the lowest level in a decade
Overseas buyers purchased US$54.4B worth of existing homes in the US from April 2020 through March 2021. This…
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen sell Beverly Hills home for $7.15 million less than asking price
Musician John Legend and his model wife Chrissy Teigen have sold their Beverly Hills home for around US$16.8…
New Zealand hits a turning point in the property investment market
The recent uptick in mortgage interest rates is yet another influencing factor in the New Zealand residential property…
Inside a US$169 million NYC penthouse in the controversial 432 Park Avenue building
The 432 Park Avenue building in New York City has been subject to controversy in the past few…
David Bowie’s SoHo apartment sold for $17 million in just one month
Late glam-rock legend David Bowie's New York City apartment has sold for US$17 million, after just one month…
Vertigo star Kim Novak’s Carmel home offers ultimate oceanfront views
Best known for her two roles in Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, Kim Novak is a beloved actress straight from…
Westpac revises its outlook for the Australian Dollar
Despite a long-term upswing in the value of the Australian Dollar (AUD), Big Four bank, Westpac believes there's…
