International Markets
Global prime resi rental growth slides to three-year low
Tokyo leads international city rankings with annual uplift of 6%, while Toronto, Auckland & Singapore all saw rents fall in 2024.
London misses out on ‘global super-prime sales surge’
'2024 ended with a bang for super-prime markets,' says Knight Frank, but tax speculation dampened London's top-end.
UK is home to the highest property taxes in the developed world – claim
Real estate tax revenues account for more than 3% of GDP in seven major economies - with the UK at the top.
Seven Graphs: The evolution of branded residences in Europe
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?
Why the Caribbean has ‘reemerged as a top choice’ for HNW homebuyers
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.
Liam Bailey: Eight key themes from The Wealth Report 2025
The Editor of Knight Frank's flagship research publication, Liam Bailey, summarises some of the big trends & ideas featured in this year's Wealth Report - from American domination and shifts in global…
From Downtown Dubai to the Garden of England: The world’s hottest luxury property markets in 2025
Knight Frank’s global teams highlight ten prime resi locations set to outperform this year - including two British surprises.
‘No realistic challenge’ to American wealth dominance as global HNW headcount rises 4.4%
The rich continue to get richer - but the UK is now home to just 2.4% of the world's high net worth individuals, according to Knight Frank's flagship annual research publication, The Wealth Report.
What $1mn buys where: How prime residential buying power has shifted in the last decade
Knight Frank flags a remarkable shift in London's fortunes on the global luxury property stage.
‘Monaco’s property market is undergoing a dramatic divergence’ – Knight Frank
New-build prices are reaching 'new heights' in the super-prime principality, while the residential resale market is 'sluggish'.
Postcard from New Zealand: Optimism is on the rise in Auckland
Peter Thompson of Barfoot & Thompson/Luxury Portfolio International reports on a 'strong increase' in luxury property sales as both supply & demand build.
Australia to ban foreign property buyers for two years
'This isn’t a silver bullet, because there is no silver bullet,' says Housing Minister Clare O'Neil as the country prepares for an election - 'but this is an important piece of Labor’s absolutely massive…