Chestertons Global Expands Network to Eight New Markets
The firm is adding new international partners and launching a centralized portal to assist with cross-border property searches.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Real Estate — General
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Chestertons Global has expanded into eight new international markets over the past year, supported by three new senior leadership appointments. The real estate firm is also debuting a new lead portal and trialling an AI property assistant to better connect international clients with local affiliates.
Why it matters
These strategic moves aim to streamline the international property buying and selling process through a unified network. By centralizing lead generation, the firm expects to improve response times for clients navigating cross-border real estate transactions.
The firm expanded into markets including Bahrain, Malaysia, and parts of the Caribbean, such as St Vincent and the Grenadines. The network is currently trialling a new AI property assistant, DEXA, developed by DevsSpace, to support these operations.
The players
Chestertons Global
An international real estate agency known for managing premium residential and commercial property networks.
John Stevens
The CEO of Chestertons MENA with over 30 years of experience in the global real estate sector.
Cory McNally
The global expansion director who previously spent 16 years with the firm’s UK business.
DevsSpace
A technology firm currently developing the AI-powered property assistant, DEXA, for real estate applications.
Alasdair Hedley
The current chief of strategy and global expansion overseeing the firm’s recent market growth.
The details
Chestertons Global is scaling its international footprint by onboarding regional affiliates like Luxury Lane Realty and MOD Realty. To manage this influx, the company is routing all website enquiries through a new, centralized lead portal designed to connect users directly with the appropriate local office. Simultaneously, the firm is testing an AI-driven tool to assist with property inquiries as it prepares for a full global website redesign.
Timeline
February 2026: Cory McNally was promoted to global expansion director.
March 2026: John Stevens was appointed CEO of Chestertons MENA.
July 2026: MOD Realty officially joined the network.
September 2026: Luxury Lane Realty received an exclusive licence in Costa Rica.
October 2026: Alasdair Hedley joined as chief of strategy and global expansion.
The Home Front
The firm is following a broader real estate trend of consolidating global reach through centralized digital platforms and artificial intelligence. These tools are increasingly standard as agencies attempt to bridge the gap between regional property listings and a global buyer pool.
If you are looking to buy or sell property in newly expanded markets like Costa Rica or the Caribbean, check the official agency portal to verify your local partner. Use the upcoming global website launch in Q4 2026 to track new listings across the updated international network.
The takeaway
Chestertons Global is prioritizing digital connectivity to link eight new international markets into a single referral network. Keep an eye on the firm's planned global website launch in Q4 2026, which will simplify how you access property information across these new regional affiliates.
Further reading
For more information on how global agencies are shifting their services, explore our Real Estate — General resources.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Property Investor Today.
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