International Markets
Postcard from the Bahamas: Foreign buyers are driving a real estate boom
Michelle Martinborough of Bahamas Realty highlights some of the trends and new developments that 'exemplify the upscale offerings gaining traction' on the Caribbean islands.
Ranked: The best citizenships for global HNWIs
Quality of life trumps financial considerations for most high net worth individuals seeking a second passport.
The View from France: Down but not out in Paris & London
'It sounds odd, but buyers expect a certain amount of craziness in Paris whether it’s a protest or Olympics controversy and investors seem unperturbed by the changes.'
Prime global cities on track for 1.3% house price growth this year
60% of the 30 cities analysed in the Savills Prime Residential World Cities index saw positive capital growth through the first half of 2024, "reflecting a level of relative confidence in the asset class.
Tycoon’s St Tropez mega-deal highlights the French Riviera’s luxury property renaissance
The Côte d’Azur's prime property market has been revived by a flurry of activity from international buyers, as high-value sales recover towards pre-pandemic levels.
Postcard from Marrakech: Sustainability, branded residences & a ‘reverse exodus movement’ from Europe
Jawad El Hassani Sbai talks us through 'a vibrant period of growth and transformation' for the Moroccan property market.
New York is now ‘a value opportunity’ for luxury property buyers
Infography: Knight Frank explores the state of the USA's prime residential real estate market in 16 charts.
Global luxury real estate ‘finds its footing’ midway through 2024
After surveying its network of luxury property brokerages, Christie's International Real Estate has identified three big trends that are shaping global 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.