International Markets
Luxury sales hit new heights in Hong Kong
The number of transactions above HK$20m reached 4,000 for the first time last year in the world's least-affordable housing market
Hong Kong is the world’s ‘least affordable’ housing market for the ninth year
Hong Kong has topped Demographia's list for the ninth year in a row; London is the worst-offending European market
UK government ‘caves in’ to overseas territories over public ownership registers
New timetable draws ire from MPs and anti-corruption campaigners
Irish country piles stick as Brexit ‘distorts’ the market
Of the five priciest properties on the Irish market, four are country houses and three have been looking for a buyer for over a year
Hong Kong’s richest man forecasts a global slowdown – and warns against property speculation
South China Morning Post: If you’re going to buy a house in Hong Kong, live in it, warns tycoon Li Ka-shing
A field guide to ten top & emerging ski resort markets for 2019
Luxury agency Christie's International Real Estate takes us on a tour of some famous and not-so famous resorts across the US, Canada and France, pointing out a few interesting market trends along the way..
Manhattan’s median apartment price has fallen below $1m for the first time in three years
Two top end New York property firms report a slowing market in the Big Apple
A field guide to 17 global ultra-prime property markets
Knight Frank takes us on a tour of the world's most expensive enclaves - all of which have seen multiple sales of private residences at over US$25m in the last three years
Waterfront properties around the world command a 40% premium
"The waterfront property market is amongst the most liquid", says Knight Frank's Liam Bailey, as the team charts which oceans, lakes and rivers command the highest premiums.
Ranked: The 50 most expensive neighbourhoods in New York City
TriBeCa holds onto the top spot in the Big Apple, despite an 18% fall in the average sale price
Aussie government ‘forces sales’ of 316 foreign-owned properties
Australian Taxation Office cracks down on rule-breaking overseas investors
Hong Kong trumps New York & London for ultra-prime property sales
Hong Kong has seen more ultra-prime £20m+ residential property sales in the last year than any other city. London has fallen to third place, behind New York