Despite the uncertainty linked to Brexit and a sluggish real estate market, London remains the world’s most sought-after global city for ultra-high-net-worth buyers. However, Lisbon, which currently lies in 30th place, is tipped to see a strong increase in popularity in the near future. Read more on Forbes.com
Category Archives: Global Cities
Brexit winners
A crop of international cities looks set to see a rise in demand as a result of the EU referendum. Discover which ones in my piece for Country Life.
Europe’s winners and losers
Find out which European cities are seeing property prices grow and which are not with this handy infographic.
Slow And Steady: Real Estate Growth In World Cities Is An Exercise In Moderation
Real estate prices in key global cities are rising at a slow, moderate pace, particularly in Europe. Find out more on Forbes.com.
At home in Monaco
As incomers increasingly choose to make the Principality their main base, demand for large apartments is particularly high. Read more on Country Life
Why Global Cities Face a Real Estate Affordability Challenge And How to Solve It
Global hubs like New York, London and San Francisco are engines of wealth creation but they also face an increasing affordability challenge. Read why global cities can become a victim of their own success and what can be done to prevent it on Forbes.com.
How Would Brexit Affect the British Real Estate Market?
Conflicting studies have produced wildly diverging views of the potential impact of Brexit over Britain’s GDP. But what will be the impact on the property industry? Find out in my piece for Forbes.com.
Stamp Duty Reform Hits The London Real Estate Market
The Chancellor’s reform of stamp duty rates, introduced in December 2014, has been stifling the market in London, according to a new study by global property consultants Knight Frank. Read more on Forbes.com.
London’s hottest new apartments
View my pick of London’s best new and restored luxury apartments for sale on Country Life
The rise of the urban downsizer
In a surprising trend reversal, older country-house owners are moving back to London to enjoy city life. Read more on the Country Life website or in the August 30 issue of the magazine.
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