International Markets
Talking Heads: On China’s Golden Week & the London property market
Over three quarters of Chinese have property purchase intentions in mind when they travel overseas, according to a recent survey, but will the upcoming extended national holiday result in a "bonanza" …
Profit or Pleasure: International second home owners are prioritising rental returns over personal holidays for the first time
The global market for second homes has changed significantly over the past ten years, say Savills and HomeAway, with buyers now prioritising rental income over the luxury of buying exclusively for their…
Ten years since the crash: How European cities’ property markets have fared
14 charts from Knight Frank that explore how housing markets in 14 key European cities have changed since 2008
London loses its crown as the world’s No.1 financial centre
New York re-claims the top spot, but Asian hubs are catching up fast according to the 24th Z/Yen Global Financial Centres Index
Paris draws HNW property buyers as international mortgage enquiries surge
The City of Light is the top destination for wealthy buyers from around the world, reports big-ticket mortgage lender Enness
Mapping Ultra-Wealth: Hong Kong trumps New York to become the world’s UHNW capital
Paris has taken over from London as Europe's biggest city for super-rich residents
London’s super-prime market is back in action as price growth in prime global cities moderates
London's £10m+ scene is 'a crucial bellwether for global property investment trend', says Knight Frank - and the number of super-prime deals here has jumped by nearly a third compared to last year
Get the lowdown on the NYC development scene with this cool new map
Department of Buildings launches interactive tool showing all the key construction projects across the five boroughs...
A Short History of the Riviera: Why we just can’t resist coastal glamour
Jordan Girardin of the University of St Andrews explores the enduring appeal of the French Côte d’Azur
Market Snapshot: Portugal & The Algarve
Demand for luxury properties on the Algarve had 'changed significantly', say Knight Frank and Savills, with a broader pool of international buyers driving the market
New Zealand bans the sale of homes to foreign buyers
'We should not be tenants in our own land', declares NZ Finance Minister
US prime resi property price inflation slows to 5%
Luxury property price growth is slowing in the USA - but high-value homes are selling faster than ever