International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
Hong Kong’s property woes put banks to the test
Hong Kong’s property market has lost more than 30 per cent of its value since 2021, a slump now testing the resilience of the city’s banks. With billions tied up in commercial real estate and bad loans on the rise, regulators insist the system is stable, but analysts warn the downturn is far from over.
Michael Caine’s former Thames-side estate hits market for £10 million
A historic Oxfordshire country house once owned by Oscar-winning actor Sir Michael Caine has been listed for sale…
Zillow and Redfin sued over alleged deal to stifle rental advertising competition
US regulators have accused Zillow and Redfin of cutting a secret deal that reduced competition in the online…
Kevin He and Sunny Sun take on Ray White Blockhouse Bay
Renowned local real estate agent Kevin He and his partner Sunny Sun have kicked off the next step…
Dar Global and Trump organisation to launch $1 billion (A$1.55 billion) Trump Plaza in Jeddah
Dar Global will build a new US$1 billion (A$1.55 billion) Trump Plaza in Jeddah, its second Saudi project…
Interest rate cut boosts Canada’s sluggish housing market
Canada's high-priced housing market is showing signs of recovery following the central bank's decision to cut interest rates…
Europe’s property tax lottery
Europe’s property market isn’t just shaped by prices and supply — taxes play a quiet but powerful role.…
Gulf royals make AUD$1.05bn play for London housing market
Middle Eastern developer Arada, backed by Saudi and Emirati royalty, is accelerating its global push with a $680…
US house flipping gold rush over
The days of easy real estate riches are finished. Soaring acquisition costs and fierce competition from desperate homebuyers…
Italy’s tax policies are attracting the world’s ultra-wealthy
Italy has become a magnet for the world's wealthiest individuals thanks to favourable tax policies that are driving…
Compass to become world’s largest real estate brokerage in $1.6 billion merger
Compass is set to become the largest residential real estate firm globally after announcing a $1.6 billion acquisition…
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s penthouse hits market for $40 million
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's former New York City penthouse has returned to the market with a hefty…
US housing market in transition as buyers gain ground
The housing market is showing signs of shifting toward buyers, though experts hesitate to call it a full…
Sellers retreat as US housing market shifts
The housing market is experiencing a significant shift as sellers pull back from listing their homes in response…
Canadian investor eyes $15.4bn deal for major US affordable housing landlord
A Canadian investment giant is in advanced talks to buy one of the largest owners of manufactured homes…
Comedian Mike King sells NZ family home for NZD$1.5m at auction
A packed auction room, 12 registered bidders and strong developer interest saw Mike King’s Papatoetoe family home sell…
Canadian interest in US properties plummets amid tariff tensions
Canadian homebuyers are increasingly turning away from US real estate as trade tensions between the two countries intensify.
Scottish house prices rise despite flat demand
House prices in Scotland continued to edge upward in August despite a flattening in buyer demand.
Londoners buying fewer homes outside the capital
Londoners are purchasing the lowest share of properties outside the capital in more than a decade, as stalling…
Ray White New Zealand celebrates its 2025 award winners
More than 1,300 people gathered for Ray White New Zealand’s annual awards at Spark Arena last night to…
Property Finder secures US$525m investment from global heavyweights
Global private equity giants take a minority stake in Dubai’s leading property listings platform, signalling confidence in regional…
Branded residences boom as luxury buyers seek community, wellness and status
Once the preserve of luxury hotels, branded residences are expanding fast — with fashion, motor and wellness brands…
Back to the Future star puts Santa Barbara retreat on the market
Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd is parting ways with his Montecito retreat, listing the three-bedroom Santa…
US housing affordability expected to return to normal by 2030
US housing affordability could return to normal levels by 2030 if home price growth stabilises and mortgage rates…
Weak dirham attracts British property investors to Dubai
The falling value of the UAE dirham is creating new opportunities for British property investors looking to purchase…
Brad Pitt buys $12 million Hollywood Hills mansion
Hollywood star Brad Pitt has purchased a US$12 million ($AUD18 million) Spanish-style mansion in the prestigious Outpost Estates…
New Zealand lifts foreign buyer ban on $5m luxury homes
New Zealand will allow wealthy foreign investors to buy or build luxury homes worth NZ$5 million (A$4.3 million)…
Canada’s condo market stumbles as retirees rethink strategy
Canada’s once-booming condo market is facing growing scrutiny as a viable retirement asset, with high inventory, falling rental…
Digital land records poised to unlock huge foreign investment in India
India’s push to fully digitise land records by December is set to streamline acquisitions, reduce disputes and attract…
B-52s’ Kate Pierson lists quirky Woodstock cabin for sale
B-52s frontwoman Kate Pierson is parting ways with her quirky Woodstock hideaway, listing the three-bedroom cabin for $750,000…
UK house prices show resilience
The UK property market is experiencing steady activity despite experts downgrading growth forecasts for the coming year.
Tyson and Paris Fury cash in on UK seaside home
Heavyweight champion offloads six-bedroom Morecambe home for £700,000 (A$1.45m), banking a sizeable profit despite trimming the price.
Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman emerge as key entry points for expat buyers
Expatriates entering the UAE property market for the first time are broadening their horizons beyond Dubai, with new…
Silvio Berlusconi’s “bunga bunga” villa on track for record-breaking sale
The sprawling Sardinian villa that once belonged to former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is close to being…
Extra bedrooms add hundreds of thousands to Kiwi house prices
New Zealanders are paying big premiums for extra bedrooms, with new data showing national price jumps of up…