International Markets
Canada to ban most foreign property buyers for two years
Justin Trudeau's government is trying to quell runaway house price inflation by targeting property investors and overseas buyers.
Global cities see highest house price growth in nearly 18 years
44% of global cities saw average house prices surge by more than 10% in 2021.
Property pros cite inflation as key influencing factor in real estate’s ‘new era’
Macro-economic factors will play a major role in shaping real estate markets over the coming years, according to a survey by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
London retains Schroders’ Top Global City crown
London, Boston, San Francisco, New York and Melbourne are the best global cities, says asset management giant Schroders.
Tax U-turn is good news for UK owners of French property
Many Brits could be due a rebate following an unexpected decision by the French authorities, says law firm
Ultra-wealthy US buyers step up search for UK trophy homes
'This level of interest is something we haven’t ever seen before', reports Savills London Private Office
Luxury home sales rocket in Tel Aviv as wealthy Russian buyers seek a safe haven
“The number of visits to our Tel Aviv website and enquiries via Whatsapp from Russians has increased tenfold since the escalation of the Ukraine-Russian crisis in 2021," says the boss of Beauchamp Estates i…
Talking Heads: On Russia sanctions & the London property market
Two weeks on, we asked prime property insiders - including those who specialise in Russian clients - about what effect anti-war sanctions are really having on the London property market, and how their…
Record number of stately homes for sale in France
Around 1,500 estates and châteaux are on offer across the country, as lifestyle shifts and eye-watering maintenance costs impact their appeal amongst younger generations
Global luxury housing boom to continue, with more subdued price growth
Knight Frank is predicting continued price rises for international luxury property markets in 2022 - although the pace of growth is likely to be significantly lower than 2021's extraordinary performance.
Market Snapshot: New York reaches new heights as exodus goes into reverse
After a record year in 2021, prime prices in Manhattan are tipped to rise by another 5% in 2022, despite the dual headwinds of rising inflation and interest rates
Relative Values: How much luxury property does $1mn buy around the world?
Monaco, Hong Kong and London are the world's most expensive luxury property enclaves per square metre, reports Knight Frank.