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London Square research finds the capital leading the pack for careers and resi investment, with overseas sentiment more upbeat than the domestic narrative might suggest.
In Pictures: Aldar reveals Saadiyat Island’s final phase in Abu Dhabi
Marsa Al Saadiyat will add to the island's remarkable array of super-prime homes, branded resi projects & cultural institutions.
Fashion house unveils branded residences in Lisbon
'This residence is not simply about architecture or interiors,' declares Karl Lagerfeld boss, 'it is about a way of living.'
Latest Forecasts: Knight Frank predicts stronger growth across global prime markets
Brighter conditions expected across the world's top luxury housing markets in 2027, with Asia leading the pack, Milan outperforming in Europe - but London still under pressure.
New CEO for Spain Sotheby’s International Realty
Leadership shake-up continues as luxury brokerage doubles down on growth and international buyers.
Dubai mansion rents for £3.4mn a year
Emirates Hills 'palace' sets new benchmark.
Knight Frank signs new Mallorca agency partnership
Balearic agency boss heralds 'a full-circle moment'.
International Properties
Damac launches final phase of ‘world’s first football-branded residences’
Chelsea FC-branded towers in Dubai feature a rooftop football pitch and a blue-sand beach.
Maybourne picks marketing agency for branded resi drive
London-based firm lands hotelier's global brief.
Early sales boost Nobu-branded scheme in the Caribbean
UK-based firm The London Broker is involved in the sales effort at The Beach Club Barbuda, where construction is about to begin on the first of the luxury residences.
International Markets
Postcard from Los Cabos: ‘We are witnessing a fundamental change in how people choose to live’
Ramiro Palenque Bullrich explores how this enclave on Mexico's Baja peninsula is becaming a global HNW hotspot.
Global house price growth slows to weakest level since 2024
Knight Frank's latest index shows annual growth slipped from 2.3% to 1.4% in Q1, but 91% of the 55 markets tracked were still in positive territory.
Global super-prime market rebounds, with London back in the mix
Knight Frank tracked 636 US$10mn-plus resi deals worth US$11.4bn in Q1, with London climbing to fourth globally by deal volume as Dubai, Hong Kong and New York led the strongest quarter in a year.
International Business
International agency signs new Balearic license
Mathias Handschumacher has acquired another Engel & Völkers territory.
Fine & Country bets on UK licensing model for France roll-out
Former Keller Williams France boss has been brought in to replicate the upper-end agency’s UK network across the country.
Chestertons Global extends French Riviera coverage
Boutique agency Olivier Morvan & Co is now operating as Chestertons Nice.
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Luxury brokerage declares £1.3bn in H1 sales
Overseas buyers accounted for 52% of the UK agency's deals, while new instructions topped £2.3bn.
Deals & Data: London’s £15mn+ market rebounds in blockbuster first half
Record-breaking sales, resurgent international demand and a surprise winner among the capital's super-prime neighbourhoods - but buyers are still calling the shots.
Financial Times: Is Rightmove taking us for a ride?
Influential journalist Jonathan Guthrie investigates the property portal's dominance, fees & standing in the industry.
Cluttons appoints top market analyst to lead resi business
Well-known research chief and former journalist steps up to lead major agency's residential division.
Art Deco gem in Notting Hill sells in off-market deal
'Landmark' £16mn residence was once owned by legendary soul singer Dusty Springfield.
Property Industry Reactions: New PM Burnham installs Downing Street team
UPDATED: Former Defence Secretary John Healey replaces Rachel Reeves as Chancellor of the Exchequer; Angela Rayner returns to the Cabinet as Housing Secretary.
Lucian Cook: Tax speculation returns but all of the complexities remain
Despite much chatter, 'the matter of whether [Andy Burnham] would pursue a substantial overhaul of property taxation remains one of conjecture,' counsels the Savills research chief.
Knight Frank launches ‘second phase’ of broker recruitment drive
The big-brand estate agency has received 130 enquiries from would-be self-employed brokers so far, with eight being appointed in the last eight weeks.