International Markets

The Economist Intelligence Unit identifies and assesses the ten most pressing risks to the global political and economic order.

Transaction volumes in the Canadian city were over a third lower at the start of this year than the ten-year January average.

The Guardian's architecture critic Oliver Wainwright rails against esoteric planning rules that have allowed 'a new breed of needle-like tower' to punch through the New York skyline.

Olshan Realty reports a slow start to the year for high-value home sales in the Big Apple

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 has topped Demographia's list for the ninth year in a row; London is the worst-offending European market

New timetable draws ire from MPs and anti-corruption campaigners

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

South China Morning Post: If you’re going to buy a house in Hong Kong, live in it, warns tycoon Li Ka-shing

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...

Two top end New York property firms report a slowing market in the Big Apple

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