International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
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 for the twelfth consecutive month.
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…
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…
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…