International Markets
Global city price growth recovers as interest rate cuts loom
'Homeowners are breathing a sigh of relief as interest rates appear poised to decrease in 2024,' says Knight Frank's research chief.
Global housing markets show ‘surprising resilience’ in the face of higher rates
'The resilience of global house prices is surprising in light of rising costs for mortgage borrowers,' says Knight Frank - although resi transaction numbers have tumbled by 15% to 25% in many developed…
Knight Frank upgrades global house price forecasts as ‘some prime buyers appear confident that the worst is now behind us’
'Cautious optimism is emerging as prime buyers consider economic headwinds to be easing,' says Knight Frank, as the property firm raises its outlook for international resi price growth in 2024.
Pace of global property price growth to ease, suggests Reuters poll
'Strong demand and tight supply' will 'overshadow higher interest rates' to push international home values up in the coming year, says Reuters after polling over 100 property market experts.
Ranked: The world’s most expensive cities in 2023
Across the 173 cities analysed by the Economist Intelligence Unit, cost of living prices have risen by an average of 7.4% in the last year.
Postcard from Marbella: Open houses, gated communities & a remarkable transformation
'The Marbella market no longer just follows trends; we set them,' declares local real estate advisor Stacy Welch, as he talks us through the 'remarkable transformation' of a Spanish resort town into a…
Five cities buck global super-prime slowdown
Hong Kong, Dubai, Geneva, Miami & Sydney all saw $10mn-plus sales rise over the last quarter, reports Knight Frank.
London’s super-rich turn to rental homes as ‘rival wealth hubs’ entice billionaire buyers
Fresh analysis by luxury estate agency Beauchamp Estates looks into the wealth and lifestyles of the global super-rich.
Ranked: The world’s most expensive & resilient ski resorts
Aspen in Colorado is the No.1 ski destination for luxury property, according to the latest Savills analysis, while Val d’Isère is "the one to watch" in the year ahead.
Global residential rents tick higher but affordability begins to bite
Slower growth in top-tier rental markets such as New York and Singapore 'points to the likely direction of travel for big city markets,' says Knight Frank.
Property price declines are ‘running out of steam’ in most major markets
Oxford Economics thinks 'further significant corrections are unlikely' for global house prices.
Two in five Europeans plan to move home within the next two years, suggests report
'The desire for relocation in Europe remains steadfast' despite a slowing property market, says RE/MAX after quizzing 22,000 people across the continent.