International Markets
Interview: Mark Harvey on the strategy behind Knight Frank’s next phase of global growth
The agency’s international chief discusses doubling down on key wealth hubs, reshaping partnerships and targeting new lifestyle markets - plus why London remains at the top of the global property map.
Knight Frank maps out ‘highly targeted’ expansion across key global hubs
Focus will be on 'expanding thoughtfully in the markets that matter most to our clients', says property firm's head of international.
Dubai posts record year for ultra-prime home sales
A remarkable 500 US$10mn-plus deals closed in 2025, worth more than US$9bn in total, including the city’s most expensive penthouse to date: a c.US$150mn Bugatti-branded home of 47,200 sq ft.
Matcha Matters: Savills ranks Tokyo & London as the world’s most liveable cities for tech talent
Playful analysis emphasises the importance of cafe culture in international hubs.
US ultra-luxury market ‘white-hot’ as $100mn-plus deals boom
For the first time on record, every one of the top-10 American home sales in 2025 breached the $100mn mark - in stark contrast with London.
Alpine homes keep climbing while global prime markets catch their breath
'The Alpine property market has shifted from seasonal playgrounds to year-round sanctuaries,' notes Knight Frank.
UK joins global push to share property ownership data
Cross-border property transparency strengthened as government signs OECD framework.
Prime global house price growth cools to slowest pace in two years
But 'the groundwork for a rebound is building,' says Knight Frank, after checking top-end property price performance across 46 world cities.
Swiss voters reject significant super-rich inheritance tax proposal
Decisive result in Switzerland's divisive wealth tax referendum.
Dubai marks five years of relentless price growth – but is the market past its peak?
Q3 data confirms an uninterrupted five-year rally that's seen the average villa price soar by nearly 125%.
Big-brand brokerage steps up Balearics push
Spain Sotheby’s International Realty adds new base in Palma as part of major roll-out in the region.
Listen: Will Mayor Mamdani sink the luxury New York housing market?
Knight Frank's Liam Bailey & Miller Samuels' Jonathan Miller discuss global super-prime trends, Q3 numbers, and the big question across the pond: what does NYC's new mayor mean for the real estate sector?