International Markets
Why the US election could ‘open the flood-gates’ for international real estate investment
'This coming US election will be more than just a decision on leadership - it could signal a new phase of high demand for international real estate,' says Parisian buying agent Susie Hollands.
Global luxury property markets ‘shift into lower gear’
Knight Frank's Prime Global Cities Index is running far below its 10-year average growth rate.
Eight Charts: Assessing the USA’s prime residential property market
Knight Frank looks into why America's real estate market is moving so slowly.
‘We are seeing a significant increase in enquiries from buyers considering relocating to Monaco’ – Knight Frank
Residential sales activity dipped in the super-rich Principality last year, but major property developments are literally changing the face of the Riviera enclave.
Postcard from Romania: The luxury real estate market is catching up
Romanian real estate agency boss Cristian Angheloiu talks up his market's prospects - suggesting it 'might be the place to invest now before it becomes mainstream.'
Global house price growth accelerates
'Rate cutting is supporting rising house prices globally,' says Knight Frank, as three-quarters of international property markets saw average property values increase in Q2.
Postcard from Montenegro: ‘The luxury segment has seen a significant continued surge’
Montenegro's real estate market 'stands at a pivotal juncture' as the country looks towards EU membership, writes Natasa Grdinic of CMM Investment Consulting Group.
Global real estate bubble risks deflate as ‘real housing prices in many cities have bottomed out’
Miami, Tokyo and Zurich are still at high risk of a housing bubble, warns UBS, while London, New York and Paris are deemed to be 'low risk'.
Postcard from South Africa: ‘The future’s looking bright for the Rainbow Nation’s real estate market’
Berry Everitt of Chas Everitt shares a rosy view of the South African economy and property market, following the election of the Government of National Unity.
America’s wealth dominance ‘hangs in the balance’ as global super-rich population booms
It's a "super-rich explosion", declares Henley & Partners, as the number of individuals with more than US$100mn to their name soars - but "the geography of extreme affluence is shifting".
Postcard from Cyprus: Resilience & promise in the face of an unprecedented supply crunch
Isabella Michael of Leptos Estates & Chestertons Global surveys the Cypriot real estate market, highlighting strong international demand, evolving buyer preferences, and some significant new luxury developments.
Impact of UK’s non-dom tax reforms ‘highly uncertain’
New analysis envisages population of super-rich non-doms plummeting by a third in most severe case, potentially losing the Treasury up to £900mn a year.