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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 five months of the year
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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 real estate debt crisis began in 2021, marking a significant escalation in the sector’s troubles.
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Foreign buyers get a leg up in US housing market
Foreign buyers are finding increased purchasing power in the US housing market as the American dollar weakens against several international currencies, effectively creating discounts despite record-high home prices.
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Actress sells historic Case Study house above asking price
Lily Collins has sold her midcentury modern home in Pasadena, California for US$6.13 million (AUD$10 million), exceeding her asking price in an off-market deal that closed in late June.
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Student housing crisis deepens in Greece as rents skyrocket ahead of academic year
Greece’s student housing market is buckling under the pressure of soaring demand and limited supply, with parents and students scrambling to find affordable accommodation in time for the new university term.
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Hong Kong awaits mainland investment as major commercial assets hit the market
Mainland investors tipped to play key role as landmark Hong Kong assets hit the market.
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Shannen Doherty’s Malibu estate lists for US$9.5M one year after her death
Shannen Doherty’s longtime Malibu home has been listed for AU $14.25 million, one year after her passing.
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New Zealand property values flat as market uncertainty persists
National property values in New Zealand edged down by 0.2% in July, with the housing market showing little momentum amid ongoing economic headwinds, according to Cotality NZ’s latest Home Value Index.
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UK house prices rebounded 0.6 per cent last month
UK house prices increased by 0.6 per cent in July following a 0.9 per cent fall in June, signalling renewed strength in the housing market despite economic uncertainties.
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Christie’s launches dedicated crypto real estate division as demand for digital property deals grows
Christie’s International Real Estate has launched the industry’s first dedicated crypto property division, allowing luxury homes to be bought and sold entirely in digital currency.
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‘Bridesmaids’ mansion breaks sales record with $20.5M off-market deal
The lavish estate from the hit comedy changed hands for the first time in 26 years.
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Sapporo’s ¥400 billion property portfolio to be sold
Japanese brewing giant Sapporo looks to offload its flagship property assets, including Tokyo’s Yebisu Garden Place, in a multi-billion-dollar sale attracting global investor interest.
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Architectural desert retreat once rented by Beyoncé now for sale
A striking 2,858-acre ranch in Texas, once rented by Beyoncé, has hit the market, offering privacy, scale and star power for AUD$14.6 million.
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Mortgage refinancing hits record high in NZ
Refinancing activity hit record highs in June, with more than 3,500 mortgage holders switching banks and nearly $2.5 billion in lending reshuffled, according to new analysis from Cotality NZ.
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NFL linebacker Shaq Thompson lists custom Charlotte home for $10.7 million
Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson has put his custom-built Charlotte home on the market for US$10.7 million ($AUD 16 million) as he relocates to Buffalo following a team change.
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US home sales slump as prices reach record highs
Sales of previously owned homes in the United States have fallen to their lowest levels since September last year, while median home prices have simultaneously hit an all-time high.
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Refurb boom in London as eco demand outpaces supply
Financial firms drive uptake of sustainable office upgrades amid scarcity of premium space.
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Historic Bette Davis estate property hits market for US$15 million
A luxurious oceanfront estate built on the former property of Hollywood legend Bette Davis has been listed for US$15 million (AUD$23 million) in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
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Singapore home sales more than double in first half of 2025
Singapore developers have delivered a blockbuster first half of 2025, moving 4,634 private homes - more than double the 1,889 units sold in the same period last year.
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European commercial property market stagnates as recovery falters
Hopes of a rebound in Europe’s commercial property sector have faded in 2025, with sales volumes stagnating, investor sentiment falling, and distressed assets returning to market.
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Steven Seagal’s former ranch hits the market at $14.5 million
A 190-acre estate once owned by Steven Seagal and Kelly LeBrock is back on the market in California’s Santa Ynez Valley, with an asking price more than triple its 1995 sale. Known as Rancho Arroyo Perdido, the property is listed for over US$11.5 million (approx. A$17.3 million).
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Inside Maria Sharapova’s $25M beach mansion, and it doesn’t even have a tennis court
Retired tennis superstar Maria Sharapova is making headlines again, this time not with her backhand, but with a jaw-dropping real estate play. The five-time Grand Slam champion has just listed her striking Manhattan Beach residence for $24.995 million (approx. AUD $37.5 million).
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NZ buyers and sellers finally find common ground on price
New analysis from realestate.co.nz reveals a surprising shift in the property market: sellers across New Zealand are, on average, securing more than their final asking price. It's a sign that buyers and sellers are finally seeing eye to eye.
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Dubai leads UAE rental market as JVC emerges as top choice
Rental properties continue to thrive across the United Arab Emirates, with Dubai dominating the market as the most sought-after location for tenants in 2025.
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Zillow accuses Compass of ‘Hidden Listing Scheme’ in new court filing
Zillow rejects Compass’ call for an injunction, accusing the brokerage of limiting transparency through private listing tactics.
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Pro golfer Pat Perez lists luxury Arizona mansion for US$10.9 million
Professional golfer Pat Perez is selling his extensively renovated Scottsdale mansion, featuring a custom-designed sneaker room that once housed his collection of 1,000 Nike Air Jordans.
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‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ star lists charming NYC apartment
After four years in their Gramercy Park “oasis,” actor Elan Zafir and his family are saying goodbye to their NYC sanctuary, listing a character-filled co-op with history, light, and charm for US$800K (A$1.2M).
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UK government plans to ban ‘Upward-Only’ rent reviews in new commercial leases
The UK government has proposed a major shift in commercial leasing, moving to ban upward-only rent reviews in new leases across England and Wales.
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UK country house market sees uptick as prices fall
Sales of expensive country houses in the UK are showing signs of recovery as lower prices tempt buyers back to the rural property market after an extended slump.
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Saudis back billion-dollar skyscraper near Central Park as foreign investors flock back to NYC
Saudi Arabia’s powerful government-backed Public Investment Fund is making a major move into Manhattan real estate, teaming up with developer Related Companies on a proposed 1,200-foot skyscraper just steps from Central Park. With a US$200 million down payment already in and a projected project cost of over US$1 billion, the deal signals a strong return of foreign capital to New…
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Construction costs rise modestly in New Zealand
New Zealand's residential construction costs have increased slightly, with the latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) showing a 0.6 per cent rise in the June 2025 quarter, up from 0.3 per cent in the previous quarter.
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NZ rental prices fall again
Rental prices across much of New Zealand are falling, with new figures from realestate.co.nz showing the national average weekly rent dropped to $636 in June 2025, a 2.7% decrease compared to the same time last year.
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US private listings strategy could lead to industry “Armageddon,” warns NextHome CEO
The US real estate industry faces three potential futures as the debate over private listings intensifies, with one path potentially leading to catastrophic consequences for the market, according to a leading industry executive.
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Historic Manhattan townhouse with ties to Dr Seuss lists for US$13.5M
Tucked between Lexington and Park in Manhattan’s Lenox Hill, this 1870s townhouse comes with more than just ornate mouldings and modern upgrades—it comes with history. Once the longtime residence of Phyllis Cerf Wagner, a publishing insider with ties to Dr. Seuss and a guest list that included Judy Garland and Sinatra, the five-level property blends literary legacy with luxury living.
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Minimum wage falls short across most of EU countries
The minimum wage can’t cover basic living costs in nearly all European Union countries, with only Belgium offering enough for one person to survive.
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