International
Real estate trends and developments from global markets – what’s happening overseas and why it matters here.
Home listings spike in the US as cautious buyers keep market in check
The US housing market is showing signs of renewed seller confidence this spring, but buyers remain wary, according to the latest Zillow market report.
Nine in ten Kiwi property owners still making a profit, despite market challenges
Despite a softening property market, the vast majority of New Zealand property sellers are still walking away with…
Quincy Jones’s palace could be yours – for $91M
The former Bel-Air estate of legendary record producer and composer Quincy Jones has officially hit the market, with…
New chapter for Ray White Rural Woodford
David Johnson is taking over the reins at Ray White Rural Woodford from long-time owners Jill and Matt…
Brookfield’s US$16B bet: buying big while property crashes
Brookfield Asset Management has raised $5.9 billion (approx. A$9.1 billion) in the first quarter of 2025 for its…
Inside the US$38.5M mansion for sale in Florida’s ultra-exclusive Bear’s Club
A newly constructed luxury mansion has hit the market for $38.5 million (approx. AUD $59.5 million) in the…
Americans must now earn over US$114,000 to afford the median-priced home, Up 70% Since 2019
Buying a home in the United States has become significantly less attainable, with new data revealing that the…
Where Ziggy Stardust began: David Bowie’s childhood home in London for Sale
A modest Victorian terrace in Bromley with a brief but meaningful link to David Bowie has been listed…
Kiwi property market defies global trends
Despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, New Zealand’s property market has remained steady in April, with national prices holding…
Luxury meets rock legacy: Gene Simmons’ Beverly Hills house hits the market
Rock legend Gene Simmons is ready to part with his ultra-modern Beverly Hills home, but only to the…
New Zealand housing market finds its feet
New Zealand's housing market has found some stability following recent interest rate cuts, though experts warn there may…
The ultra-rich hideaway you’ve never heard of
A tiny, secretive city in California has become a haven for billionaires and multi-millionaires seeking privacy, exclusivity and…
Canadian real estate investment in US threatened by political tensions
Growing tensions between the United States and Canada are raising concerns about the future of billions in Canadian…
John Stamos’ former mansion lists for US$13 million after major reno
A grand Mediterranean-style mansion in Calabasas, once owned by Full House star John Stamos, has returned to the…
US sellers optimistic about housing market despite high interest rates
Most homeowners looking to sell their properties this year are confident they will get their asking price or…
US real estate agents urged to diversify as TikTok faces uncertain future
TikTok has received a 75-day extension to comply with US regulations requiring the platform to either sell its…
Overseas demand for UK property hits record low
The number of international buyers registering to purchase residential property in the UK has fallen to its lowest…
US warehouse sector faces pressure amid trade tensions
Trade war concerns are sending shockwaves through the warehouse and logistics real estate sector in the US, with…
Ray White Remuera recommits to Ray White network
Ray White's top international business, Ray White Remuera, has re-signed with the network for another term, marking their…
Sardinian seafront villa sells for more than €160 million in record-breaking deal
A seafront estate on Sardinia’s exclusive Costa Smeralda has sold for more than €160 million (approximately AUD $267…
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…
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…