Location: International
144% jump in Hong Kong buyers in London
Since July 2020, Hong Kong nationals have accounted for an estimated 4% of London market activity, up from just 1% in the same period the previous year.
New York & London: The race to recover
As London and New York begin to look beyond the pandemic, luxury property insiders from both sides of the Atlantic weigh in on what may be in store for our cities and their property markets in the coming…
How much space does $10k rent in prime global cities?
Hong Kong is still the most expensive city in the world to rent a luxury property, says Knight Frank, despite the pandemic and political headwinds.
Conran & Partners awards global PR brief
Architecture and interior design practice founded by Sir Terence Conran is looking to raise its profile across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Biden pitches tax hikes for wealthiest Americans
‘Trickle-down economics has never worked’, said the POTUS in an historic speech on the eve of his 100th day in office.
Grosvenor reports first negative return since the GFC
"Our 2020 financial performance was poor by historical standards, although contextually resilient," says Grosvenor Group's Chief Executive Mark Preston, as the firm swings to a loss.
Beyond Hotels: On the future of branded residential
Hotels may dominate the international branded residence space, but there's scope for lifestyle brands - from food and drink to fashion and tech - to move into the sector, suggests Riyan Itani.
Global luxury property market set for a ‘banner year’ as demand outstrips supply
Nearly one in five (19%) affluent households around the world are looking to buy but not sell a property in the next three years, according to new research by Luxury Portfolio International, while only…
What Buyers Want: Home-buying trends in France, Italy, Portugal & Spain
Amenities, high-speed internet access and a good view top the wish list for people buying in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal, according to the latest research from Savills.
New Four Seasons-branded project in Dubai sells out in ‘record time’
The 28 turn-key units on the banks of the Dubai Canal were snapped up by a ‘who’s who of international society, from royalty to celebrities’, according to the agents.
Luxury developer reports sales surge as New York’s property market booms
Manhattan developer Extell signed more than $260 million in new sales contracts in Q1, and says it is on track to sign another $250 million in April.
Bentley-branded residences are coming to Miami
Motoring marque Bentley is the latest luxury brand to attach itself to a prime residential property development in Miami, joining the likes of Porsche, Aston Martin and Fendi.