Marrakech has long drawn travellers with its ochre walls and mountain backdrop. Increasingly, it's drawing buyers too. From riads tucked into the medina to golf-course villas on the city's edge, the Red City has become one of North Africa's more closely watched real estate markets — and the reasons go beyond climate and culture.
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September 14, 2026
Marrakech Real Estate: Villas, Riads & Investment Opportunities
Marrakech has long drawn travellers with its ochre walls and mountain backdrop. Increasingly, it's drawing buyers too. From riads tucked into the medina to golf-course villas on the city's edge, the Red City has become one of North Africa's more closely watched real estate markets — and the reasons go beyond climate and culture.
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September 10, 2026
A Guide to the British Overseas Territories Property Market
Not every Caribbean property market sits outside a national framework. Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands and Turks and Caicos are all British Overseas Territories — a status that brings a shared constitutional link to the United Kingdom, English common law, and a level of regulatory familiarity that international buyers consistently value. For Chestertons Global, these three territories represent a distinct and growing area of focus as our Caribbean network expands.
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September 4, 2026
Marbella Q2 2026: inside one of Spain's most expensive markets
For Chestertons Marbella, the second quarter of 2026 confirmed what many buyers and sellers already sense on the ground: this remains one of Spain's most expensive residential markets, but the pace of growth is beginning to change.Average residential asking prices in Marbella reached €5,906 per square metre in June 2026, according to Idealista. That figure is 4.5% higher than a year earlier, but only 0.7% above the level recorded in March. The progression through the quarter was steady rather than dramatic: €5,866 per square metre in March, €5,880 in April, €5,900 in May, and €5,906 in June.
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August 28, 2026
Life in Romania: What Buyers Are Really Choosing
There is a version of the Romania story told entirely in yields and price-per-square-metre. It is a good story — some of the strongest rental returns in the European Union, and entry prices well below Warsaw or Prague. But it is rarely the reason buyers say they made the right decision.The real draw is harder to put in a spreadsheet: a capital that feels genuinely alive, mountains and medieval towns within two hours of home, and a coastline that still empties out enough to feel like your own. Romania is one of the most varied countries in the EU — and, from Bucharest, most of it is a half-day trip.
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August 24, 2026
Romania's property market steadies: a Q2 2026 update from Chestertons Romania
Chestertons Romania has released its market analysis for the second quarter of 2026, and the picture is one of quiet stabilisation rather than dramatic movement in either direction. According to Costin Rusu, CMO of Chestertons Romania, national transaction volumes held broadly flat year on year, even as the monthly pattern told a more encouraging story as the quarter progressed.
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August 19, 2026
A Guide to the Dominican Republic's Property Market: What's Driving the Region's Growth Story
Few markets in the wider Caribbean and Latin America region have built momentum quite like the Dominican Republic. Tourism arrivals, foreign investment and remittance flows are all moving in the same direction, and the property market sitting behind those numbers is drawing sustained interest from international buyers. For Chestertons Global, it's a market we're watching closely as our network across the Caribbean continues to grow.
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August 11, 2026
Dubai's Q2 2026 property market: What international investors should know
Dubai remains one of the world's most closely watched real estate markets, and its Q2 2026 performance offers a clear read on how it's absorbing a more cautious quarter.Whether you're building a portfolio, relocating, or simply tracking global opportunities, our Q2 2026 Dubai Real Estate Market Report unpacks the key trends shaping each sector, helping you stay informed and ready for what's next.
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August 11, 2026
A Guide to the Dutch Caribbean Property Market: Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao and St Maarten in Focus
The Dutch Caribbean is having a moment. Across Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao and St Maarten, tourism is reaching record levels, international capital is arriving, and property markets long known mainly to Dutch and North American buyers are drawing a far wider audience. For Chestertons Global, these islands are an increasingly important focus as we grow our Caribbean presence.
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July 28, 2026
A Guide to Central America's Property Markets: Costa Rica, Belize and Panama in Focus
Central America is quietly becoming one of the most interesting regions in global real estate. Three markets in particular — Costa Rica, Belize and Panama — are drawing sustained attention from international buyers, and each offers something genuinely distinct. At Chestertons Global, the region is a growing focus of our network expansion, and this piece looks at why.
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July 3, 2026
Joining an International Real Estate Network: 4 Questions Every Agency Owner Should Ask
For agency owners in premium markets — whether in MENA, Southern Europe, the Caribbean, or beyond — the question is no longer whether international demand is real. It is whether your agency is positioned to receive it.Affiliating with an international real estate network is one way to build that positioning. But it is also a significant commercial decision, and the wrong fit wastes time and resources on both sides. In conversations with agency owners exploring international affiliations, the same four questions surface consistently. They are worth working through carefully before signing anything.
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February 10, 2026
Understanding Ejari For Commercial License Dubai: Step-By-Step Guide
Dubai’s business world moves quickly for those who stay compliant and act fast. Launching a new shop, office, or warehouse goes beyond a simple signed lease. It needs official validation to open doors for visas, utilities, and licenses. Ejari for commercial license Dubai provides exactly that proof.
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October 29, 2025
For 220 years, Chestertons has been built on a simple principle: real estate is fundamentally a relationship business.
Discover how Chestertons Global is redefining international real estate partnerships. With 220 years of heritage and a growing network across 20+ countries, Chestertons connects property professionals through referrals, marketing support, and cross-border opportunities, creating a truly global real estate ecosystem.
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October 16, 2025
Why Network Agility Beats Mandated Rigidity in Real Estate Technology
The Smart Money Moves Beyond the PropTech Illusion
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September 22, 2025
Real Estate Private Equity Funds vs. Direct Trophy Assets: Which Path Builds Wealth in 2025?
Explore the differences between private equity real estate funds and direct trophy asset investments. Compare structures, risks, returns, and global market outlooks for 2025.
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September 22, 2025
Currency Hedging Strategies for Cross-Border Property Deals: Forwards vs Options
Discover how real estate investors use forward contracts and FX options to manage currency risk in cross-border property transactions. Learn the mechanics, benefits, trade-offs, and regulatory considerations to protect returns in a volatile FX market.
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September 14, 2026
Marrakech Real Estate: Villas, Riads & Investment Opportunities
Marrakech has long drawn travellers with its ochre walls and mountain backdrop. Increasingly, it's drawing buyers too. From riads tucked into the medina to golf-course villas on the city's edge, the Red City has become one of North Africa's more closely watched real estate markets — and the reasons go beyond climate and culture.
3 min read
Read More
September 10, 2026
A Guide to the British Overseas Territories Property Market
Not every Caribbean property market sits outside a national framework. Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands and Turks and Caicos are all British Overseas Territories — a status that brings a shared constitutional link to the United Kingdom, English common law, and a level of regulatory familiarity that international buyers consistently value. For Chestertons Global, these three territories represent a distinct and growing area of focus as our Caribbean network expands.
4 min read
Read More
September 4, 2026
Marbella Q2 2026: inside one of Spain's most expensive markets
For Chestertons Marbella, the second quarter of 2026 confirmed what many buyers and sellers already sense on the ground: this remains one of Spain's most expensive residential markets, but the pace of growth is beginning to change.Average residential asking prices in Marbella reached €5,906 per square metre in June 2026, according to Idealista. That figure is 4.5% higher than a year earlier, but only 0.7% above the level recorded in March. The progression through the quarter was steady rather than dramatic: €5,866 per square metre in March, €5,880 in April, €5,900 in May, and €5,906 in June.
4 min read
Read More
August 28, 2026
Life in Romania: What Buyers Are Really Choosing
There is a version of the Romania story told entirely in yields and price-per-square-metre. It is a good story — some of the strongest rental returns in the European Union, and entry prices well below Warsaw or Prague. But it is rarely the reason buyers say they made the right decision.The real draw is harder to put in a spreadsheet: a capital that feels genuinely alive, mountains and medieval towns within two hours of home, and a coastline that still empties out enough to feel like your own. Romania is one of the most varied countries in the EU — and, from Bucharest, most of it is a half-day trip.
4 min read
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February 25, 2026
Best Commercial Areas in Dubai for Investment & Leasing in 2026
Discover the top-performing commercial districts in Dubai for 2026, including DIFC, Business Bay, JLT, and Al Quoz. Explore rental yields, capital appreciation potential, and where investors are securing the strongest returns.
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October 21, 2025
Etihad Rail: Strategic Real Estate Investment in Dubai’s Next Growth Phase
Etihad Rail is reshaping Dubai’s property investment. Explore how connectivity, industrial demand, and strategic station locations can deliver growth in Dubai South, Al Jaddaf, and Al Furjan.
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October 21, 2025
Understanding Dubai’s Warehouse Investment Landscape
Explore how Dubai’s booming e-commerce sector, advanced automation, and major infrastructure projects are transforming its warehouse investment landscape, offering investors stable, high-yield opportunities in Grade A logistics spaces.
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July 2, 2026
Chestertons Gibraltar's Mike Nicholls raises £14,300 for veterans
A cathedral courtyard, one hundred sleeping bags, and a single very determined fundraiser from the Rock.Mike Nicholls, CEO of Chestertons Gibraltar, spent a night sleeping outdoors at St Paul's Cathedral in London, taking part in The Big Sleep, an overnight fundraiser in support of Alabaré, a charity supporting veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
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April 22, 2026
A Place in the Sun London 2026
Chestertons will be attending A Place in the Sun Live London 2026 at ExCeL London. Discover global property investment opportunities across Spain, Montenegro, Cyprus and more, and meet our experts for personalised advice on buying property abroad.
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