GLG News by Residential Real Estate Agents

Liam BaileyHead of Residential Research and PartnerKNIGHT FRANK LLP

World wealth sees rise in prices for global prime real estate

August 1, 2006

Analysis of:Most Expensive Homes In The World 2006 | www.forbes.com

The prices of the best homes around the world are rising rapidly

The most expensive properties tend to be located in US, UK and other European hot-spots

The range of wealthy buyers expands all the time with new wealth being created across the globe

Liam BaileyHead of Residential Research and PartnerKNIGHT FRANK LLP

More problems for UK Home Information Packs

August 1, 2006

Analysis of:HIPS ‘FARCE’ — SO WHAT NOW? | www.estateagencynews.co.uk

The UK Government recently announced that they would make changes to the proposed UK Home Information Pack

The Government announced that they would make the Home Condition Report element (the survey) voluntary

This article points to the fact that the Government have opened a can of worms which might see the whole of the HIP process cancelled

 

Liam BaileyHead of Residential Research and PartnerKNIGHT FRANK LLP

US residential market slowdown avoids risk of rising foreclosures

August 1, 2006

Analysis of:Rise in Home Values Keeps Foreclosures in Check | foreclosurepulse.com

Many commentators are nervous about the rate of capiatal growth in the US residential market

This article suggests that these concerns are misplaced, as the rate of growth in the market slows steadily

The article also points to the fact that rising house prices have created a wealth effect which will help owners avoid difficulties in the near future

Liam BaileyHead of Residential Research and PartnerKNIGHT FRANK LLP

International investment in residential property

May 14, 2006

Analysis of:Overseas investment in UK residential property | www.knightfrank.com

The UK has seen considerable growth in inward investment from oversea's investors in recent years. 

This report examines the rational behind this investment and looks to understand the motives for the international property investment process.

Liam BaileyHead of Residential Research and PartnerKNIGHT FRANK LLP

Why invest in residential property in the UK

May 11, 2006

Analysis of:The case for indirect investment in residential property | www.knightfrank.com

In this document a view on the future direction of the UK market is provided together with an analysis of current trends which point to a significant under supply of new stock compared to demand for housing.

This healthy prognosis together with a renewal of interest and activity from first time buyers and investors in recent months gives weight to a forecast for 2.5% UK price growth in 2006 and higher price rises over at least the next decade.

Liam BaileyHead of Residential Research and PartnerKNIGHT FRANK LLP

Global house prices

May 11, 2006

Analysis of:International house buyers experience Global Cooling | www.knightfrank.com

Average global house prices stood 6.1% higher at the end of March 2006 compared to the same period 12 months earlier.

Global house price growth has slowed sharply from the recent peak reached in 2004 – when prices were growing by 10.9% per annum.

The annualised growth table is led by Estonia (17.0%), Denmark (16.1%) and New Zealand (13.5%).

The slowest annualised price growth is experienced in Serbia-Macedonia (-10.3%), Hong Kong (-6.6%) and Japan (-2.6%)

The sharpest reversal of fortune was experienced in Hong Kong moving from 23.0% growth in early 2005 to negative growth in early 2006.

Liam BaileyHead of Residential Research and PartnerKNIGHT FRANK LLP

London, UK - residential market performance Q1 2006

May 10, 2006

Analysis of:London Residential Review - Summer 2006 | www.knightfrank.com

The London residential market is experiencing boom conditions at the current time.  Four years of underperformance relative to the rest of the UK has been replaced by a period of strong demand for property and price growth, particuarly in the central area. 

London is now regarded as the capital of Europe and arguably competes with New York for the title of world financial centre.  Strong price growth is being underpinned by stock shortages and growing international demand.

The London market tends to lead the UK in terms of price growth and demand trends - a growing London market potentially suggests the UK residential market could be moving into a growth phase.

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