International Markets
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.
13 key findings from Knight Frank’s 2024 Wealth Report, and 5 big themes shaping real estate markets this year
The property consultancy's 18th flagship research report delves into real estate investment drivers, global economic and policy shifts, HNW lifestyle trends, luxury collectibles, AI, sustainability and…
Postcard from Croatia: On European integration, earthquakes & an evolving property market
Despite joining the Euro and Schengen zone, Croatia's property market saw a decline in both international and domestic buyer demand last year.
Global luxury rental boom ‘is coming to a close’
Knight Frank's Prime Global Rental Index has recorded its first quarterly decline since Q1 2021.
Ranked: The cost of buying, holding & selling a $2mn property around the world
For international buyers, the purchase price is only part of the cost equation, so how does London compare on the world stage?