Which regions are most attractive to investors? Colliers’ 2013 Sentiment survey

How will the world’s leading property investors manage their portfolios in the coming year? Colliers’ 2013 Sentiment survey reports a positive global investor sentiment The most desirable region for heightened global investment in real estate in the coming year will be the United States, followed by Asia and Western Europe, in particular London, Paris and … Read more

Mall of the World: Dubai to fund world’s biggest mall and new mega projects

After the recent announcement that Dubai plans to build an US$2.7bn complex of five theme parks, Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, unveiled plans to build “Mall of the World” – world’s biggest mall. The “new city within Dubai” will be named Mohammed Bin Rashid City after the ruler of the Gulf desert … Read more

Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay, Fifth Avenue and Avenue des Champs-Elysees top shop rent list

Luxury retailing continues to fuel trading and rental growth across prime pitches Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay top shop rent list Despite a backdrop of a slower global economy and continued uncertainty – notably surrounding the euro zone – global prime retail markets have proved generally resilient over the year to June, with rental growth driven … Read more

For rent: Brian de Palma’s Scarface villa

The infamous Scarface House For Rent in Santa Barbara Fans of ‘Scarface’ can enjoy the iconic Californian villa for the holiday. The luxurious mansion, where director Brian de Palma shot Scarface, is available to rent, for $10,000 a week or $30,000 a month. In the film, El Fureidis villa was located in Coral Gables, but … Read more

Historic estate once owned by Diane Keaton, Madonna & Harry Cohn sold for $16.5 million

A rare property that embodies the best of Spanish Colonial design signed by renowned architect Wallace Neff and once owned by some of the biggest names in Hollywood was sold for $16.5 million. The authentic Spanish Colonial revival property on North Roxbury Drive in Beverly Hills, was the home of several entertainment industry legends, including … Read more