International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
Tariffs, trade and turmoil: how global uncertainty could shake up Australia’s housing market
A trade war might be unfolding on the other side of the globe, but its impact is hitting closer to home. Domain research unpacks how tensions between major global economies are sending ripple effects through Australia’s property landscape.
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost snap up “bargain” Upper East Side penthouse for US$13M
Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson and comedian Colin Jost have secured a prime piece of New York real estate,…
Ireland’s global pitch to solve its housing crisis
At this year’s MIPIM conference in Cannes — Europe’s largest annual real estate trade show — Ireland made…
Andy Warhol’s former NY townhouse selling for $10.6 Million
A rare piece of pop art history has hit the market, with Andy Warhol’s former Manhattan townhouse listed…
Kanye West’s former Malibu mansion listed for US$39 million
A beachfront Malibu property once gutted by rapper Kanye West has returned to the market with a US$39…
Extell secures final Fifth Avenue lot for $265M AUD, plans $1.5B tower with Manhattan’s first IKEA
After a decade of strategic acquisitions, real estate heavyweight Extell Development Company has finalised its long-anticipated deal for…
Norway’s oil fund buys 25% stake in London’s Covent Garden for £570 Million
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest at US$1.8 trillion, has acquired a 25 per cent stake in…
Lagging construction might mean rent will rise in the US
Declining multifamily construction permits could lead to higher rent prices in major metros despite recent rent decreases.
Rate wars could see borrowers opt for longer fixed terms
New Zealand borrowers may soon shift away from short-term fixed mortgages as banks engage in "rate wars" offering…
Dar Global invests AUD$613 million in Saudi Arabia’s residential market
Luxury real estate developer Dar Global has made a significant move in Saudi Arabia’s booming property market, investing…
New York’s Woolworth mansion drops price to just under US$50 Million
A landmark Upper East Side townhouse, known as the Woolworth Mansion, has seen its asking price slashed by…
Trump’s tariffs push up construction costs for US developers
Real estate developers across the US are facing rising costs as President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs increase prices…
Ellen DeGeneres lists one of her last US homes following UK move
Ellen DeGeneres is continuing to shed her US real estate portfolio, putting one of her last remaining Montecito,…
Trillions in real estate at risk from natural disasters
Natural disasters are threatening trillions of dollars worth of residential real estate across the United States, with extreme…
High-performing local agent to open Ray White Pyes Pa
Ray White real estate expert Kale Kirk has made a significant mark on the industry after starting his…
Rental prices drop in Auckland and Wellington, offering relief for renters
New data from realestate.co.nz shows that rental prices have dropped in two of New Zealand’s largest cities, with…
Dubai’s real estate boom reshapes the Gulf’s luxury market
Dubai’s property market continues its rapid expansion, with residential sales reaching AED 120 billion ($32.7 billion) in the…
US housing shortage reaches nearly 4 million homes
America is facing a critical housing shortage of 3.8 million homes, making homeownership increasingly unattainable for millions of…
Step inside Keira Knightley’s ‘Black Doves’ home
The grand Victorian villa that served as Keira Knightley’s on-screen home in the Netflix spy thriller Black Doves…
Rocket Companies to acquire Redfin in US$2.4 billion deal
Redfin has announced that it will be acquired by Rocket Companies in an all-stock transaction valued at $2.4…
Doubled income by breaking free from traditional constraints
For more than a decade, real estate agent Jarred Hancox found himself grappling with the constraints and pressures…
Hartford leads America’s hottest housing markets as buyers pay over asking
Hartford, Connecticut, has been named the hottest housing market in the U.S. for February, according to the latest…
Homes listed in late May sell for $5,600 more, says Zillow
A new Zillow analysis has found that timing is everything when selling a home. In the U.S, homes…
New Zealand property values show signs of recovery
Property values in New Zealand have returned to growth, signaling the end of 2024's mini downturn and suggesting…
Coalition announces FIRB overhaul
A Dutton Government would establish a taskforce to reform the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) and implement an…
Spain’s Foreign Buyer Tax sparks concerns cross Europe
Spain’s proposed 100% property tax on non-EU buyers has triggered fears that other European nations, including France, Greece,…
Douglas Elliman opens new California office
Douglas Elliman, one of the largest independent residential real estate brokerages in the United States, today announces its …
Keller Williams partners with Stone Point Capital, appoints Christopher Czarnecki as CEO
Keller Williams Realty, the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, has announced a strategic partnership with…
Halsey lists historic Los Feliz home for US$5.5 million
Halsey has put her Spanish Colonial Revival estate in Los Feliz on the market for $5.5 million (AUD…
Five years on: how the pandemic transformed home buying in the US
Five years after the onset of the COVID pandemic, the US housing market looks significantly different. Home values…
Former Mafia Boss Paul Castellano’s Staten Island mansion is back on the market
A Staten Island mansion once owned by notorious mafia boss Paul Castellano has hit the market with a…
Floyd Mayweather expands real estate empire with US$402 million Manhattan purchase
Floyd Mayweather has unveiled his latest and most expensive real estate investment yet, acquiring 62 buildings in Manhattan…
Apartment rents cool in the US, but family homes stay pricey
Renters in the United States may find better deals on apartments this year, but those looking for single-family…
Check out Elvis Presley’s former Beverly Hills retreat with million-dollar views
A Beverly Hills home once owned by Elvis Presley has been listed for $24.5 million (AUD $37.3 million).
Apollo expands real estate reach with $2.3 billion acquisition of Bridge Investment Group
Apollo Global Management has announced a $2.3 billion (AUD) ($1.5 billion USD) all-stock acquisition of real estate investment…