International Markets
More global markets see house prices begin to fall
The percentage of international property markets registering an annual fall in mainstream residential prices jumped from 2% in Q1 2020 to 16% in Q3 2020.
Enness launches Swiss outpost
High net worth mortgage broker Enness has opened its sixth international office, in Geneva.
FT: Search for splendid isolation drives prime home sales boom
The ultra rich seek to turn holiday homes and private islands into more permanent bases for working and studying, writes James Pickford in the Financial Times.
Most prime global cities are likely to see property prices increase in 2021 – Knight Frank
Prime property markets around the world have proven "largely resilient" in the face of this year's happenings, reports Knight Frank. Th
How Covid-19 has impacted residential real estate transactions around the world
Residential property has "has so far proven one of the more resilient sectors" of the global economy, reports Savills.
The impact of Covid on India’s real estate sector
As millions around the world celebrate the Diwali festival of lights, one of the most important dates in the Hindu calendar, Vikas Wadhawan reports on how the Indian real estate industry is getting back …
Prime property prices continue to climb in global cities, despite the pandemic
Knight Frank's Prime Global Cities Index registered 1.6% average growth in the year to Q3.
Ranked: The most expensive US zip codes in 2020
Atherton, California, retains its number one position Stateside with a median list price of $8.65m.
Four ski property trends to watch in 2021
Knight Frank's annual Ski Property Index saw chalet prices climb by 1.2% in 2020, marginally down on last year's +1.4%.
Luxury home sales ‘skyrocket’ in the USA while the mainstream market slows
Redfin has reported a significant increase in high-value home sales in the USA, while more affordable markets dwindle.
Global billionaire wealth bounces back to new heights
A V-shaped recovery in equity markets has been a boon for the richest people on the planet, report UBS and PwC, as global billionaire wealth surged by more than a quarter between April and July this year…
NY Times: The Island Brokers Are Overwhelmed
"Calls and emails come in at all times of day and night," writes Heather Murphy for the New York Times. "They no longer concern fun or prestige. Instead they focus on fresh water and solar panels