International Markets
Luxury property values soar by a fifth on the French Riviera as international buyers return
Large oceanfront villas are now commanding an average value of over £20mn, higher than an equivalent residence in London’s St John’s Wood or a townhouse in Mayfair, as more UHNWIs opt for sunny wealth…
Postcard from Barbados: British buyers continue to dominate the property market as new luxury standards evolve
Daniel Evelyn of Chestertons Barbados shares insights into the Caribbean island's 'evolving buyer preferences and favourable market conditions.'
Global house price growth accelerates
82% of the 56 international property markets tracked by Knight Frank have seen property values rise in the last year.
Comparing the cost of ‘living well’: Swiss bank heralds ‘Roaring 2020s’ for global super-rich as luxury price inflation eases
The high life is now more expensive in Europe than in most Asian wealth hubs, according to research by Julius Baer, which flags a "new lifestyle boom" for the world's wealthiest people.
UK sees ‘unprecedented’ exodus of millionaires
Britain is losing more high net worth individuals than any country expect China, as a surge in the number of moneyed migrants 'signals a profound shift in the global landscape and the tectonic plates of…
Eurozone house price growth divergence set to ease, gradually
Oxford Economics thinks house price growth across Europe 'will become more homogeneous after sharp divergence in 2023.'
The Rise & Rise of Branded Residences: 12 industry experts explore the trends, challenges & future of the sector
A panel of experts and industry insiders from The Luxury Property Forum explore the evolution, the challenges and the future of branded residences.
Prime city residential rental growth eases
Prime global rents have jumped up by an average of 26% in the last three years, according to Knight Frank's latest index.
‘Relatively healthy demand’ drives rebound in global prime property prices
Knight Frank’s Prime Global Cities Index is climbing at its fastest rate since 2022, but these are not 'boom conditions', says research head Liam Bailey.
Ranked: The world’s 50 wealthiest cities in 2024
London has lost 10% of its high net worth population over the last ten years, pushing the UK capital down to fifth place on a list of the world's most millionaire-heavy cities.
US super-broker reveals secrets of his success
'I just announced it on a Monday and I let everybody ask. How do I buy it?' Ryan Serhant explains how he pulled off the record-breaking launch of Mercedes Benz Places in Miami.
Overseas buyers desert Singapore’s luxury property market
Just one high-end sale to a foreign purchaser was recorded in the first three months of 2024, as last year's tax hikes hit home.