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2024 Elections Rank as Biggest Potential Risk to Luxury Housing Markets Worldwide
Based on new data by Kate Everett-Allen, head of international residential research at Knight Frank, despite 2 regional wars, rising mortgage rates and inflation, global economies have displayed surprising resilience, with recent inflation figures suggesting a turning point.
Worldwide Ultra Luxury Home Sales Dip in Q3
According to new research by Knight Frank, global super-prime ($10m+) residential sales fell 2.4% in Q3 2023 on a year-on-year basis, with 362 sales across the 12 markets covered in the three months to September compared to 371 in the same period last year.
Global Commercial Investment Implodes 51 Percent Annually in Q3
Global commercial real estate investment declined by 51% year-over-year in Q3 to $142 billion. Investment fell by 53% in the Americas, 54% in Europe and 31% in Asia-Pacific. Rising interest rates in many countries contributed to the significant drop of investment activity.
European Ski Chalet Prices Continue to Rise Despite Global Economic Uncertainty
According to Knight Frank's newly released 2024 Ski Property Report, the price of a European ski chalet increased by 4.4% on average in the 12 months to June 2023. Except for the pandemic years, it represents the strongest rate of growth since 2014.
