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Luxury Branded Residences Enjoy Global Growth Despite Economic Uncertainties
Based on Knight Frank's newly released Global Branded Residences Report 2023, the branded residences property sector has enjoyed sustained growth despite significant recent global economic turmoil.
Prime Global Residential Rents Hit Record High in Q1
According to global property consultant Knight Frank, rents in global luxury residential markets are continuing to see strong growth. The Knight Frank Prime Global Rental Index rose by 8.5% in the 12 months to March 2023 this year - with rents in a majority of markets hitting new records.
The World's Luxury Property Markets Go Negative in 2023
Based on Knight Frank's latest Prime Global Cities Index (PGCI), which tracks prices in 46 leading prime markets worldwide, fell by 0.4% in the 12 months to the end of March 2023. This marks a sharp reversal from a peak of 10.1% growth in the fourth quarter of 2021.
European Hotel Transactions Decline 18 Percent in 2022 as Interest Rates Surge
According to HVS' latest annual European Hotel Transaction Report, hotel transactions for 2022 totaled €13.3bn ($14.4bn USD), an 18% fall on the previous year as the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, rising energy and food costs and high interest rates hit investor confidence.
