International Markets

Key trends revealed in long-term analysis of Knight Frank's Prime International Residential Index.

'A persistent supply shortage & strong international demand are keeping the market highly competitive, particularly in premium locations,' says Portuguese estate agency boss Christophe Londot.

The world's wealthiest cities in 2025: Of the top 50 international HNW hubs, only the UK & Russian capitals have seen their millionaire populations decline over the last decade.

UK estate agency Hamptons has seen interest from international buyers fall to the lowest level on record, while Henley & Partners reports a tripling of enquiries from wealthy Brits looking to relocate…

Knight Frank's index of property values in 55 international housing markets has fallen by 3.6% in real terms since 2022.

Recent joiner Guy Bradshaw's latest instruction, a £4mn villa in Barbados, 'represents a significant step forward in Harding Green’s strategic expansion'.

Ranked: Savills' new Dynamic Wealth Indices identify which international cities are doing best at attracting & developing wealth & investment.

Tokyo leads international city rankings with annual uplift of 6%, while Toronto, Auckland & Singapore all saw rents fall in 2024.

'2024 ended with a bang for super-prime markets,' says Knight Frank, but tax speculation dampened London's top-end.

Real estate tax revenues account for more than 3% of GDP in seven major economies - with the UK at the top.

The pipeline of branded projects in the region is expected to grow by 180% over the next six years, new research shows - but who are the biggest players, and where are the key hotspots?

Prime resi prices are up by 27% over the past five years, but the region still offers relative value compared to other luxury second home enclaves, reports Savills.