International Markets
The Rise of ‘Quiet Luxury’: How (some) HNW home-owners are moving away from ‘flashy displays of wealth’
'Flashy is out, and quiet luxury is here to stay,' declares Christie’s International Real Estate, as the firm's brokers suggest less is more for affluent 'Gen Z' home-buyers.
Los Angeles Times: The year of the ‘mansion tax’
12 months on, Measure ULA 'has either been a godsend or an absolute disaster, depending on who you ask,' says the LA Times.
New York, Tokyo & London named world’s ‘most resilient’ cities in 2024
Savills' annual research points to 'an inflection' for global cities in 2024 'as funding environments improve and real estate investment volumes start to recover.'
International buyers compete for prime Paris properties ahead of Olympic Games
Turnkey homes along the Seine are in particularly high demand, reports Property Vision International associate Vingt Paris, as the French capital bathes in the sporting spotlight.
Searching for the wow factor: Exploring the ‘next level features’ tempting today’s trophy home buyers
From hotel-branded residences to resort homes, demand for trophy assets remains strong amongst the global super-rich, says Jennifer Woodring of Luxury Portfolio International.
‘Resilience on the Riviera’: Monaco is still the world’s most expensive prime property market
Micro-state continues to punch above its weight on the international stage.
Super-prime sales tipped to climb further after ‘pivotal year’ for global markets
Knight Frank counted 1,782 sales above $10mn in key super-prime property markets through 2023, worth a combined $31.9bn
Postcard from Portugal: Eco-luxury homes, digital nomads & robust foreign investment
Prices are rising but Portugal remains one of Europe's most affordable luxury property markets, Paulo Lopes, CEO of real estate agency Casaiberia.
‘London offers the best outlook for residential real estate’ of any major European city, claim economists
'Fundamentals favour London as a residential opportunity,' says Oxford Economics.
Global prime property prices have ‘surprised on the upside’, but there’s a ‘bumpy road’ ahead
Knight Frank's latest Prime International Residential Index reveals 2023's global luxury hotspots, and highlights the markets to watch in 2024.
How much prime resi space does US$1mn buy around the world?
Monaco, Aspen and Hong Kong are the priciest places on the planet to buy luxury living space, says Knight Frank.
Hong Kong lifts overseas buyer curbs to revive property market
Restrictions on property transactions 'are no longer necessary amidst the current economic and market conditions,' says Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, as property prices slump.