International Markets
How has the UAE’s real estate market been faring in 2024?
Dubai's sales market continues to outperform, but there are concerns over a potential bubble unless supply can keep pace.
London agents toast ‘remarkable’ Saudi Arabian branded resi sales
Sotheby’s International Realty has been showcasing a trio of Saudi Arabian branded residential developments to Middle Eastern buyers in Knightsbridge and Mayfair.
American real estate agents adjust to seismic new commission rules
US broker fees could fall by 30%, suggest analysts as new NAR policies come into play.
Rental price growth ‘stabilises’ in prime global cities
'Even the luxury sector is subject to affordability constraints', says Knight Frank as it heralds 'an end to the substantial upward repricing' of rental markets in key global cities.
Postcard from the Bahamas: Foreign buyers are driving a real estate boom
Michelle Martinborough of Bahamas Realty highlights some of the trends and new developments that 'exemplify the upscale offerings gaining traction' on the Caribbean islands.
Ranked: The best citizenships for global HNWIs
Quality of life trumps financial considerations for most high net worth individuals seeking a second passport.
The View from France: Down but not out in Paris & London
'It sounds odd, but buyers expect a certain amount of craziness in Paris whether it’s a protest or Olympics controversy and investors seem unperturbed by the changes.'
Prime global cities on track for 1.3% house price growth this year
60% of the 30 cities analysed in the Savills Prime Residential World Cities index saw positive capital growth through the first half of 2024, "reflecting a level of relative confidence in the asset class.
Tycoon’s St Tropez mega-deal highlights the French Riviera’s luxury property renaissance
The Côte d’Azur's prime property market has been revived by a flurry of activity from international buyers, as high-value sales recover towards pre-pandemic levels.
Postcard from Marrakech: Sustainability, branded residences & a ‘reverse exodus movement’ from Europe
Jawad El Hassani Sbai talks us through 'a vibrant period of growth and transformation' for the Moroccan property market.
New York is now ‘a value opportunity’ for luxury property buyers
Infography: Knight Frank explores the state of the USA's prime residential real estate market in 16 charts.
Global luxury real estate ‘finds its footing’ midway through 2024
After surveying its network of luxury property brokerages, Christie's International Real Estate has identified three big trends that are shaping global markets.