International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
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 for $1.5 million NZD ($1.37 million AUD).
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…
Housing affordability in New Zealand reaches a six-year high
Housing affordability across New Zealand has improved to its most favourable level since 2019, easing financial pressure on…
Not so spooky: Tim Burton lists English Georgian manor for $9.35m
The gothic filmmaker’s Georgian estate on the River Thames is more fairytale than fright night.
Evergrande delisted from Hong Kong Exchange after years of turmoil
Once the crown jewel of China’s property boom, Evergrande has officially been delisted from the Hong Kong Stock…
Home sale cancellations hit record high in the US as buyers retreat
Home purchase agreements in the US are falling through at the highest rate in years as buyers grapple…
Puglia emerges as Italy’s new property hotspot
Puglia, the heel of Italy's boot, is rapidly gaining popularity among international property buyers, challenging Tuscany's long-held dominance…
UK housing market sees strongest July sales since 2020
The UK housing market experienced its busiest July for property sales since the post-lockdown boom of 2020, as…
Ray White celebrates its 2025 REINZ award winners
Ray White had four winners and 12 finalists at the REINZ awards last night, which celebrated the fantastic…
NZ: OCR cuts not over yet
New Zealand’s central bank has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 0.25 percentage points, and further reductions…
Private equity executives swap London for Lake Como amid tax exodus
Rising taxes in the UK are prompting a wave of private equity executives to relocate, with Italy, and…
US home sellers playing the waiting game
The traditional summer surge in US home sales has stalled as sellers hold off listing their properties in…
HSBC flags 73% of Hong Kong commercial property loans as risky
HSBC has revealed that 73 per cent of its Hong Kong commercial property loans are now considered at…
Supermodel Adriana Lima lists high-security Brentwood estate for $24.4m AUD
Supermodel Adriana Lima is selling her ultra-secure Brentwood estate, complete with AI-powered cameras, laser beams, and 24/7 armed…
Dubai property prices surge with villas leading the way
Dubai's real estate market is experiencing robust growth in 2025, with property prices climbing steadily through the first…
New Zealand property resale profits hit a decade low
Property owners in New Zealand are experiencing the lowest rate of resale profits in more than a decade…
First state-backed developer falls in China’s property crisis
China South City has become the first state-backed property developer to be ordered into liquidation since the country’s…