International Markets
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.
Ranked: Countries & cities by billionaire population in 2024
Huron's latest Rich List points to a decline in China's wealth, with New York and London emerging as the world's top billionaire cities.
‘Noteworthy resurgence’ for global prime property price growth
Knight Frank’s latest international indices tell of renewed positivity across luxury housing 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.