Better.com, an online-based mortgage provider, reports a 40% increase in online purchase applications in 2020 with appraisals conducted through iPhone. The National Association of Realtors survey shows that 35% of realtors rely on virtual tours to connect with buyers. Virtual tours have become the gold standard for buying property online, evident from the increasing number of people using digital...

The real estate industry accounts for 40% of global carbon emissions and energy use, making it a major contributor to the impacts of climate change; and, thus, should be a leading force in mitigation efforts. Now more than ever, the sense of urgency to address climate change in the industry is incontestable. A survey on the current trends in the property sector reveals that 82% of buyers make investment...

Reports by Deloitte and PwC highlight the fact that governments and investors will require Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) as a value driver for real estate. Investors and lifestyle buyers have an increasing focus on sustainability and this is set to be the future trend “ESG”, the generally used acronym for “Environmental, Social and Governance”, has become an...

Celebrity properties are irresistible attractions in real estate because of their value, unique designs, and celebrity status sensation. The A-list celebrities have also not been left behind in the boom of property sales post-Covid pandemic. From the Bahamas, Colorado, LA, to London, here are the top five celebrity properties that have recently made headlines in the real estate industry. Petra...

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an interesting shift in property buying trends across Europe and the United States, as buyers are increasingly attracted to less populous towns. The French are abandoning the busy capital Paris, and other major cities in favor of the previously looked down upon smaller towns. Like Britons, the French have realized that they do not have to put up with cramped...

2022 is expected to be a record year for global cross-border real estate investment, according to Active Capital research by global property company Knight Frank. With Brexit in place, British citizens are now allowed to stay for 90 days within a 180-day period in the EU member states. For Britons who used to live in their European homes several months a year, the new legislation meant selling their...

According to a Consumer Sentiment Study carried out by the Singapore real estate website PropertyGuru Australia, Malaysia and Thailand are the hottest places to buy overseas property. Singapore real estate buyers much like domestic buyers are in search of larger homes after experiencing lock-down in apartments The survey will help developers, real estate agents and even individuals selling homes...

Spain has become a popular destination point, as evident from the high number of Britons rushing to buy second homes since the beginning of 2021. Even with post-Brexit restrictions that allow Britons 90-days visa-free stay in EU countries every six months. The sudden surge in attractions to the houses in the sun is driven by the impact of COVID-19, forcing people to stay under lockdown for months. The...

UK-based property marketplace, TheHouseShop, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, offering investors a chance to own a stake in the company and join their mission to create a fairer, safer and cheaper way to transact property. Launched in 2016 by ex-MD of CitiGroup, Sebastien Goldenberg, and serial property entrepreneur, Nick Marr, TheHouseShop was created with the aim of bringing the...

Friday 13th April saw the US dollar reach close to 6 weeks high against the Yen. This obviously occurred as a result of improved confidence by investors in the US economy as cooler heads prevailed in the call for caution over military action in Syria on Thursday 12 April. Additionally, improvement in investor risk appetite helped sustained US equities pushing US yields further higher. The falling of the...