International Markets
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.
Wealth on the Move: Europe’s top relocation destinations for HNWIs
Knight Frank takes a deep dive into what's driving prime housing demand among wealthy expats in Europe, delving into property trends, lifestyle, tax and policy shifts.
Global super-prime sales have surged 66% in five years
'Substantial wealth creation' has supported the growth in the global super-prime sales market since the pandemic, says Knight Frank.
Ranked: The best locations for ‘executive nomads’ in 2024
Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Málaga are the best destinations for long-term remote workers, says Savills.
Prime global house price growth ‘is running out of steam’
Knight Frank's latest Prime Global Cities Index came in at +2.6% in Q2 - down from +4.1% in Q1, and under half the five-year average annual growth rate.
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.