International Markets
Resi dominates as total global value of real estate hits $380 trillion
Real estate continues to be the largest concentration of wealth in the world, reveals Savills, worth almost four times the value of global GDP.
Global housing bubble risks deflate – but ‘the seeds for the next property price boom have already been sowed’
Only two global cities are now at risk of a housing bubble, says UBS, down from nine cities a year ago thanks to 'house price corrections across the board'.
A wave of demand: Touring the real estate markets of the world’s top surfing hotspots
As surfing grows ever more popular, accessible & aspirational, how are luxury real estate markets evolving in locations with world-class waves on tap?
10 key trends: Inside the mind of Chinese High Net Worth Individuals
A panel of property and luxury lifestyle insiders address the shifting wants and needs of China's richest people when it comes to international investment, real estate and wealth matters - including insights…
Global super-prime sales slowing but still above pre-pandemic levels
Dubai's US$10mn-plus market continues to lead the pack, but London and New York are still seeing healthy volumes, reports Knight Frank.
New York clamps down on Airbnb-style short lets
Airbnb has called New York City's new legislation "a de facto ban against short-term rentals."
Prime global rents still ‘running hot’ with 7.5% annual growth
"Affordability of housing is set to become the leading political issue within the next 12 months," warns Knight Frank.
Global luxury house prices recover as rate uncertainty eases
"Price adjustments in many markets are likely to be less pronounced than was expected even three months ago," says Knight Frank.
Global wealth has fallen – but is set to rise by 38% over the next five years
World wealth and millionaire numbers declined last year, but economists expect growth to return soon.
Dubai ‘on track’ for busiest-ever residential property year
Agents report "less fevered" price growth in the Emirate despite a record tally of residential property sales so far this year.
Knight Frank heralds ‘relative resilience’ as it cuts global prime resi forecasts
After a challenging run of economic strife and escalating interest rates, Knight Frank's research team has revisited property market predictions for 26 prime global cities in 2023 and 2024.
Ranked: Which overseas owners hold the most UK property?
Hong Kongers own the biggest property portfolios of any foreign nationals across England and Wales, according to some recent research - with an estimated £10.