Forecasts

Of the world's major prime cities, Seoul, Berlin and Sydney are set to see the highest rates of luxury property price inflation in 2021, forecasts Savills.

The UK's average house price is set for 0% growth in 2021, predicts Knight Frank, as it trims its prime London forecasts by 1%.

London 'continues to look good value in a historical and international context', says the agency in its round-up of investment themes for 2021.

Dexters plans to open six new estate agency branches in London this year, as it forecasts strong growth in both prime sales and lettings markets.

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"The prime and super-prime markets will continue to break away from the core housing market" in the coming year, forecasts Jackson-Stops.

A recent survey has also found that British buyers are more likely to put forward a lower offer than asking price compared to their European counterparts.

Average property prices are likely to be 17% lower after five years than was predicted in March, before the pandemic hit, says the Office for Budget Responsibility.

Prime property markets around the world have proven "largely resilient" in the face of this year's happenings, reports Knight Frank. Th