http://www.knightfrank.com.cnKnight Frank NewsenWed, 19 Jun 2013 07:21:43 GMTWed, 19 Jun 2013 07:21:43 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/17-06-2013/ghpi-2013-q1Q1 2013 Global House Price Index released by Knight Frank confirms that average prices rose 6.6% in the year to March, the highest rate of growth since Q2 2010.Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/28-05-2013/woodburyWoodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club, Woodbury Castle, Woodbury, Exeter in UK, regular host to premiership football clubs and rugby teams, is to be brought to the market by Savills and Knight Frank for a guide price in the region of £12 million.Mon, 27 May 2013 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/23-05-2013/royal-wharfKnight Frank announces the launch of Royal Wharf, a substantial residential-led, mixed-use development of 37 acres (15 ha) with extensive River Thames frontage, located in London’s Royal Docks, and being sold on behalf of Ballymore.Wed, 22 May 2013 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/22-05-2013/ap-office-2013q1Knight Frank has just released the Q1 2013 Asia-Pacific Prime Office Index.Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/21-05-2013/shanghai-quarterly-2013q1The latest research reports from international property consultant Knight Frank reveal the impact of Government regulations on real estate investments in the first quarter of 2013.Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/20-05-2013/beijing-prime-office-2013q1According to the latest Beijing Prime Office Market Report released by Knight Frank, China’s economy slowed down in the first quarter.Sun, 19 May 2013 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/16-05-2013/land-market-reviewKnight Frank’s latest report , Yangtze River Delta Region Land Market Review, reveals that the land price, land supply and land transaction in Yangtze River Delta (YRD) rebounded in the second half of 2012 after a recessionary first half, led by cities with strong economic strength such as Shanghai, Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Ningbo.Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/15-05-2013/greater-china-2013q1According to the latest Greater China Property Market Report released by Knight Frank, during the first quarter of 2013, China’s State Council launched its ‘Five New Measures’ to further tighten regulation of the residential property market.Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/13-05-2013/umb-resi-awards-2013Knight Frank was named International Sales Agency of the Year by UBM, the publisher of Property Week, at the RESI Awards, held in London on Wednesday 1 May 2013.Sun, 12 May 2013 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/09-05-2013/london-resi-review-summer-2013Knight Frank has just released the London Residential Review Summer 2013 – the Currency Edition, which assesses the impact of the weak pound on the prime London property market, now and in the future.Wed, 08 May 2013 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/02-05-2013/prime-global-cities-2013q1Knight Frank has just released the Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2013. The average price of luxury homes in the world’s key cities fell by 0.4% in the first quarter of 2013 although the annual rate remained positive at 3.6%.Wed, 01 May 2013 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/25-04-2013/ap-resi-review-2013q1Knight Frank’s latest Asia-Pacific Residential Review looks in more depth at the cooling measures that have been brought in across the region over the last few years, examining the type of policy used and the impact they have had on both the mainstream and prime residential markets.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/28-03-2013/white-paper-sh-expatKnight Frank releases the Shanghai Expatriate Housing Market Insights 2013 report, which reveals that the rental rate of expatriate housing is expected to increase by 8% in 2013 and that the vacancy rate will remain low at 4%, even though corporate housing budgets have tightened.Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/14-03-2013/retail-market-watch-2012h2Knight Frank and Holdways have published the latest China Retail Property Market Watch report.Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/06-03-2013/wealth-report-2013London and NY remain the top places for world’s ultra-high net worth individuals to live, invest and play but Asian cities are fast catching up, says Knight Frank’s seventh annual Wealth Report.Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/19-02-2013/sh-quarterly-12q4Shanghai’s GDP growth slowed in 2012, with an increase of 7.5% year on year, 0.7 percentage point lower than that in 2011. The residential sector didn’t see any new policies released in the fourth quarter, but authorities continued to reiterate further and stricter enforcement of current policies and restrictions.Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/06-02-2013/beijing-office-2012q4According to the latest Beijing Prime Office Market Report released by Knight Frank, China’s economy is expected to continue to grow steadily in 2013 under the new leadership. Due to the short supply of Grade-A offices in Beijing, the vacancy rate will remain low and rents are approaching a mid-term peak after three years’ rapid growth.Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/05-02-2013/asian-cities-2013Knight Frank has released the property market outlook for key gateway cities in 2013, which covers residential, office and retail sectors of Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo. Emerging from a difficult 2012Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/04-02-2013/london-resi-review-spring2013Beijing’s property price growth outperformed LondonSun, 03 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/30-01-2013/greater-china-q42012According to the latest Greater China Property Market Report released by Knight Frank, during the fourth quarter of 2012, luxury residential market in major Mainland cities performed well, with both prices and rents rising steadily.Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/21-01-2013/international-residential-investment-in-london-2013Knight Frank’s new report, International Residential Investment in London, out today, reveals the size of overseas investment into the London new-build sector. It also examines how the financial crisis has changed the dynamics of the market, looking particularly at the rise in investment by Asian buyers.Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/10-01-2013/greater-china-yearly-2013According to the latest Greater China Property Market Yearly Review 2012 released by Knight Frank, the retail sector remained robust and outperformed in most major cities in 2012. This trend is likely to continue in 2013 and both retail prices and rents are set to be driven up by strong demand from international retailers and investors.Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/19-12-2012/ap-resi-review-dec12According to Knight Frank’s latest edition of the Asia Pacific Residential Review, the biggest headline in the Asia Pacific residential markets over the last quarter has been the introduction in October of a 15% stamp duty for foreign buyers of residential property in Hong Kong.Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/17-12-2012/primeglobalresi-forecastAccording to Knight Frank’s latest Prime Global Residential Forecast, with the ongoing global west-east shift in the economic balance of power, there is no doubt that the prospects in the medium term for prime residential markets in the region are promising.Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/13-12-2012/ghpi-2012q3According to Knight Frank’s latest Global House Price Index report for Q3 2012, house prices around the world have risen on average by just 1% in the last 12 months.Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/05-12-2012/greaterchina-residentialWith the fear of an ongoing worldwide recession, slow expansion in local economies as well as the continual effect of tightening policies, Knight Frank and Holdways remain cautious towards the outlook for both Mainland China and Hong Kong's residential markets. Residential prices in both Mainland China and Hong Kong are expected to experience mild movements in 2013.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/26-11-2012/nokia-siemens-networks-appoints-newmark-grubb-knight-frank-as-global-corporate-real-estate-supplierNokia Siemens Networks, the world’s specialist in mobile broadband, has selected Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF) as its sole global corporate real estate supplier.Sun, 25 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/23-11-2012/sh-quarterly-12q3According to the latest research report from international property consultant Knight Frank, Shanghai’s GDP grew 7.4% in the first three quarters of the year to RMB1,437.4 billion. Despite a weak global economy, investment in both the office and retail sectors remained strong and helped bolster Shanghai’s position as an international trade centre.Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/20-11-2012/greaterchina-2012q3According to the latest research report by Knight Frank, consumer spending remained strong in China in the third quarter of 2012, despite uncertainty over the European debt crisis and sluggish economic recovery in the US. A number of developers began to switch their investment towards commercial property, following a series of buying restrictions on the residential market.Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/19-11-2012/pgci-2012q3Economic uncertainty continues to push price of luxury bricks and mortar higher. Results for Q3 2012. Sun, 18 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/08-11-2012/spotlight-retail-2012This is the second year Knight Frank has produced an in-depth research paper on China’s retail market, tracking movements and trends from our extensive database. Whether the recent sign of a slowdown in retail sales is a temporary blip or the start of widespread cooling remains to be seen.Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/23-10-2012/fijian-islands-for-saleEver wanted to own your own exotic island? Nananu-i-cake (Nananu-e-thake), a freehold island with a smaller satellite isle, has just been released to the market for US$10million. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/16-10-2012/global-rent-2012q2Although the index recorded annual growth of 2.3% in the year to June, this modest performance remains some way off the double-digit growth seen pre-2008, suggesting that the prevailing economic conditions continue to impede growth.Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/08-10-2012/hotel-report-2012Knight Frank today published the Greater China Hotel Report that provides an in-depth analysis of China’s hotel market and forecasts. The report says the Average Daily Room Rate (ADR) in Beijing, Hong Kong and Macau continued to grow despite the weak global economy. Hong Kong experienced the largest year-on-year growth among the five cities in the first half of 2012, with ADR gaining 12.0%.Sun, 07 Oct 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/01-10-2012/strong-financial-performanceKnight Frank LLP (“Knight Frank”), the world’s leading independent property advisor, today announced its financial results for the year ended 31 March 2012Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/20-09-2012/ghpi-12q2The Global House Price Index rose 1.1% in the second quarter of 2012, the index’s strongest quarterly performance since 2009. Kate Everett-Allen looks at what’s behind the index’s change of direction and assesses why it’s unlikely to signal a meaningful upturn in the health of the world’s housing markets.Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/18-09-2012/kf-senior-partnerAlistair Elliott has been elected as Knight Frank’s Senior Partner and Group Chairman. He will assume his position in April 2013 when Nick Thomlinson, the current Senior Partner and Group Chairman, retires from the firm.Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/13-09-2012/holdways-retailAccording to the latest report jointly released by Knight Frank and Holdways, although the Chinese economy grew modestly during the first half of 2012, with GDP having risen at slower year-on-year rate of 7.8%, retail sales still recorded a 14.4% annual increase, reflecting robust growth in domestic consumption.Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/04-09-2012/central-london-12-07The central London property market retained its dominance in July, with a 0.5% increase in average prices taking the value of prime property to a new record high.Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/22-08-2012/sh-quarterly-12q2According to research from international property consultant Knight Frank, Shanghai’s economy grew 7.2% compared with the previous year, only 0.2 percentage point higher than growth in the first quarter. The city’s government remained determined to indicate its firm grip on the residential market, this time with limitations on residential development and purchase restrictions on non-local non-mTue, 21 Aug 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/31-07-2012/greater-china-2012q2According to the latest report released by Knight Frank, an international property consultancy, in the second quarter of 2012, the ongoing expansion of multinational and local companies continued to drive up Grade-A office rents.Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/30-07-2012/global-cities-indexThe index rose by 1.4% in the second quarter of 2012, its strongest quarterly price growth since Q4 2010. Prime prices across the 27 cities monitored increased by 3.5% in the 12 months to June 2012 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/10-07-2012/pgri-q12012Prime rents globally rose by less than 2% in the year to March 2012, the weakest annual rate of growth since Q4 2009. The Eurozone contagion, its impact on business confidence and the resulting dip in corporate relocations has led to slower growth in the prime lettings market. Kate Everett-Allen examines the figuresMon, 09 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/09-07-2012/batterseaJoint sales advisers, Knight Frank and Ernst & Young Real Estate Corporate Finance, announced the exchange of contracts of the 39.1-acre Battersea Power Station site, the last significant piece of prime central London remaining for redevelopment.Sun, 08 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/05-07-2012/prime-central-london-sales-june2012Prime central London property prices reached a new high in June, but with values almost 50% higher than they were in March 2009, the rate of price growth is beginning to slow. Liam Bailey, Knight Frank’s Head of Residential Research, examines the latest data.Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/03-07-2012/corporate-lettings-2012Knight Frank’s first Global Corporate Lettings Review looks in detail at the increasing demand for prime rental properties by international assignees working for multinational firms.Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/28-06-2012/retirement-housingKnight Frank addresses the much-debated subject of retirement housing in China in their latest research report. With China now categorised as an ageing society, the government needs to address the housing issue for the elderly.Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/18-06-2012/gcs-expansionKnight Frank has appointed Tony Nicholas, an equity partner of the firm, as head of the Global Corporate Services (GCS) EMEA team in London and Alex Hill as head of GCS Asia Pacific based in Singapore as it continues to strengthen its Global Corporate Services offering.Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/07-06-2012/ap-resi-reviewWith the publication of Knight Frank’s latest Asia Pacific Residential Review (May 2012), Nicholas Holt Research Director, Asia Pacific examines the Asia Pacific numbers and trends more closely and how they relate to the recent Global House Price Index.Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/05-06-2012/globalhouseprices-q12012The Global House Price Index recorded its weakest annual performance since the depths of the recession in 2009, recording only 0.9% growth in the year to March 2012. Doubts over the Eurozone’s future, coupled with the Asian governments’ staunch efforts to cool their markets and deter speculative investment, have taken their toll. Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/30-05-2012/gcs-apptKnight Frank has appointed Tony Nicholas, an equity partner of the firm, as head of the Global Corporate Services (GCS) EMEA team in London and Alex Hill as head of GCS Asia Pacific based in Singapore as it continues to strengthen its Global Corporate Services offering.Tue, 29 May 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/16-05-2012/resi-awardsKnight Frank was last night chosen as the first ever RESI Awards UK Sales Agency of the Year by UBM, organisers of the annual RESI Conference and publisher of Property Week.Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/15-05-2012/global-citiesThe value of prime property in the world’s key cities fell by 0.4% in the first quarter of 2012. This represents the index’s first quarterly fall since the depths of the global recession.Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/11-05-2012/sh-qly-12q1According to research from international property consultant Knight Frank, Shanghai’s economic growth slowed in the first quarter of 2012, down to 7.0% from the previous year’s 8.5%. The government showed no sign of lifting the numerous cooling measures on the residential market.Thu, 10 May 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/09-05-2012/greaterchinaresAccording to Knight Frank’s and Holdways' latest research report, in the first quarter of 2012, adjusted new-home prices in 20 major Chinese cities dropped 6.0% from their last peak in the third quarter of 2011. This previous peak represented a 90.0% rebound from their last trough in the first quarter of 2009.Tue, 08 May 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/03-05-2012/chinaqly-12q1According to Knight Franks' latest research report, the combined effects of stringent housing regulations and the sovereign debt crises in Europe and the US, during the traditional slow season of Chinese New Year, led to a drop in the volume of home-sale transactions in the first quarterWed, 02 May 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/27-04-2012/bjsh-marketupdatesCooling measures will continue in both Shanghai and Beijing, making the residential market less appealing to investors, more of whom will turn to the commercial market.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/20-04-2012/propweekawardKnight Frank Investment team has won Investment Agency Team of the Year at the 2012 Property Week Awards, held at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Thursday 19th April.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/12-04-2012/corp-appt-0412International property consultancy Knight Frank announces the appointment of Bernard Ong to the position of Director and Head of Project Management in Shanghai.Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/09-04-2012/corp-appt-0409Knight Frank announces the addition of Investment and Capital Transactions Services to its already wide-range of service offerings and the appointment of Mr. Nick Cao to the position of National Director, Head of Investment and Capital Transactions Services in China.Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/28-03-2012/wealthreport-2012Quality of life, knowledge and influence, and economic activity are the key factors for the ultra-wealthy investing in property, says Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank’s sixth Wealth ReportTue, 27 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/12-03-2012/global-officeNewly-released figures from Knight Frank show that Central, Hong Kong overtook London’s West End as the location with the highest prime office rents in the world during 2011.Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/12-03-2012/rics-awardsKnight Frank has been awarded Best Deal of the Year, Residential Agency Team of the Year, Merit - Best Project Team of the Year and Merit - Young Achiever of the Year, at the RICS Hong Kong Property Awards 2012. TheSun, 11 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/06-03-2012/holdways-retail-2h2011According to Knight Frank and Holdways' latest research report, in the second half of 2011, the Chinese government tightened control on the residential property sector and developers were under increasing funding pressure. Investors and developers, therefore, shifted to the less heavily regulated commercial property market.Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/01-03-2012/corp-appt-0301International property consultancy Knight Frank announces the appointment of Iven Du to the position of Director of Retail Services.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/23-02-2012/ipad-appKnight Frank has launched a new iPhone and iPad app displaying properties and research from around the world.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/20-02-2012/shanghai-sees-continued-growth-from-retailers-and-multinationalsAccording to research from international property consultant Knight Frank, in the fourth quarter of 2011 the tightening measures continued to restrain the residential market while the office and retail markets saw no sign of a slowdown. Shanghai’s economy proved its resilience as GDP reached RMB547.0 billion in the fourth quarter of 2011. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/09-02-2012/holdways-2011q4The primary residential market remained quiet in the fourth quarter of 2011, amid the government’s home-purchase restrictions and the wait-and-see attitude adopted by potential buyers.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/07-02-2012/corpappt-apresearchNicholas Holt has been appointed as Research Manager for Knight Frank Asia Pacific. From Knight Frank’s regional base in Singapore he will oversee Asia Pacific’s research operationsMon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/07-02-2012/globalcitiesindex-2011q4The value of prime property in the world’s key cities rose by only 0.2% in the final quarter of 2011. Kate Everett-Allen from Knight Frank International Residential Research examines the figures and looks at whether prime property is still the safe haven investors and the super-rich consider it to be. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/02-02-2012/global-development-review-2012The first Knight Frank Global Development Review report provides trends in the market for luxury residential development in 14 key locations around the world, from Barbados to Vietnam.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/01-02-2012/corpappt-commKnight Frank announces the appointment of a new National Director and Director to its Commercial Services team.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/01-02-2012/greater-china-quarterly-2011-q4According to the latest report released by Knight Frank, strong market demand pushed up the monthly rents of level-one shops in the fourth quarter by 3.8% to RMB1,206.3 per sq m in Beijing and 1.0% to RMB1,489.6 per sq m in Shanghai.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/31-01-2012/keyasiancities-2012Knight Frank has compiled the 2012 outlook for key Asian gateway cities, which covers residential, office and retail sectors of Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/09-01-2012/cnproperty-yearlyreviewDespite uncertainties in the global economy, positive outlook about China’s economic growth will lift demand for quality commercial properties on the Mainland. Knight Frank expects the uptrend of rents and prices of commercial properties in first-tier Chinese cities will continue in 2012.Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/13-12-2011/kfholdwaysresi-122011With the fear of an oncoming worldwide recession overhanging, Knight Frank and Holdways remain cautious towards the outlook for both Mainland China and Hong Kong's residential markets.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/06-12-2011/globalhouse-q32011The Knight Frank Global House Price Index, which tracks the performance of the world’s mainstream housing markets, showed zero growth in the three months to September. This was the index’s weakest performance since Q2 2009 and raises fears that it could enter negative territory by the end of the year.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/30-11-2011/cunanaKnight Frank has been instructed to handle the sale of a one–off, iconic property situated on the exclusive Mornington Peninsula; the holiday playground of the super wealthy. The sale of this unique architect designed property presents a rare opportunity to buy a significant estate in Merricks, where such properties very rarely come to market.Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/25-11-2011/prime-global-forecast-q4-2011After two years of growth the world’s prime markets look set to cool in 2012Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/22-11-2011/holdways-retailAccording to the latest report jointly released by Knight Frank and Holdways, China carried out a series of measures to regulate the residential market and the People’s Bank of China tightened credit in the first half of 2011.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/16-11-2011/spotlight-on-china-retailKnight Frank has completed analysis on the retail markets of ten selected Chinese cities, which included Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen as Tier 1 cities and Tianjin, Chongqing, Wuhan, Chengdu, Dalian and Harbin as Tier 2 citiesTue, 15 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/15-11-2011/sh-quarterly-q3-2011According to research from international property consultant Knight Frank, in the third quarter of 2011 the Shanghai residential market continued to feel the impact of new restriction policies while the office and retail markets benefited from multinational organisations and retailers entering the marketing and driving up rental prices.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/09-11-2011/holdways-residential-q3-2011According to the latest report jointly released by Knight Frank and Holdways, in the third quarter of 2011, total primary residential transacted areas in 20 major Mainland cities fell by 17.3% year on year and 1.6% quarter on quarter.Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/01-11-2011/greaterchina-q32011-enAccording to the latest report released by Knight Frank, in the third quarter of 2011, despite uncertainties over the global economy, positive outlook for China’s economic growth lifted demand for quality offices in Beijing.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/15-09-2011/sh-office-moveGlobal property consultancy Knight Frank has relocated its Shanghai operations to Puxi’s first LEED Gold Grade A office building, Eco-City, a move that aligns the company’s business strategy with its environmental strategy.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/05-09-2011/hotelAccording to international property consultant Knight Frank’s research, 2010 marked the end of a correction and the start of a recovery for China’s hotel market.Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/17-08-2011/20110817-sh-quarterlyAccording to research from Knight Frank, in the second quarter of 2011, the Shanghai office and retail markets continued to boom while the residential market remained constrained by government imposed tightening measures.Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/15-08-2011/20110812-primeKnight Frank Prime Global Cities Index, Q2 2011 resultsSun, 14 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/05-08-2011/20110805-londonindexPrime Central London sales and lettings indices, July 2011, resultsThu, 04 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/04-08-2011/2011q2According to research from international property consultant Knight Frank, in the second quarter of 2011, credit-tightening policies by the Mainland Chinese government resulted in further restrictions in financing for developersWed, 03 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/20-07-2011/11pr201Prime London residential development land values continued to grow in the second quarter of 2011, although at a slower pace than in Q1.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/13-07-2011/11pr187The latest results from our Prime Country House Index confirm that the market outside of London is still struggling to build momentum.Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/08-07-2011/11pr193Knight Frank today releases its 2011 New Build Second Homes report, showing that staycations and a new way of holidaying pushed second home ownership in the South West to a new record high last year, despite the slide in transactions in the wider housing market.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/27-06-2011/20110627-holdwaysAccording to the latest report jointly released by Knight Frank and Holdways, in May 2011, the total transacted area of new homes in ten major Mainland cities rebounded from the previous month, but the total area remained at a relatively low level.Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/20-06-2011/11pr174Price growth, while not stalling, has faltered in Q1 2011, pointing to ongoing problems underlying the world’s housing markets.Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/03-06-2011/london-20110526New Knight Frank research shows just under 60% of new-build property sold in central London in the last six months (Nov 10-Apr 11) went to Asian buyersThu, 02 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/27-05-2011/201105-holdwaysAccording to the latest report jointly released by Knight Frank and Holdways, the supply of new homes in ten major Mainland cities increased month on month in April.Thu, 26 May 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/17-05-2011/global-report-2011Globally, commercial property markets are in the midst of a multi-speed recovery. While considerable variations remain between markets, the improvement of the world economy in 2010 helped to boost demand for office space in most citiesMon, 16 May 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/17-05-2011/20110517-gsnInternational property consultant Knight Frank has signed a strategic partnership with GSN Property Services, a leading full-service property management provider in China.Mon, 16 May 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/13-05-2011/london-20110513The dislocation between the central London market and the wider UK market has widened into a chasm over the past 12 months.Thu, 12 May 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/11-05-2011/vineyard-20110511Demand from Mainland consumers for imported wine has experienced significant growth in the past few years.Tue, 10 May 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/28-04-2011/holdways-apr2011According to the latest report jointly released by Knight Frank and Holdways, most of the ten major Mainland cities recorded significant year-on-year falls in the total area of primary residential sales transactions in March 2011.Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/06-04-2011/wealth-report-2011marchGlobal wealth growth and increasing geopolitical turmoil boosts international demand for luxury property in key locationsTue, 05 Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/30-03-2011/20110330-graham-zinkGraham Zink has been appointed as Managing Director in Knight Frank Shanghai. He will oversee Knight Frank’s Shanghai operations to further grow and strengthen the business and client relationships.Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/29-03-2011/holdways-mar2011In February 2011, the total area of primary residential sales transactions in most of the ten major Mainland cities fell significantly from January. This was due to the impact of the new round of government regulatory policies, alongside the Chinese New Year holiday.Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/17-02-2011/office-feb-2011According to Knight Frank, players in Hong Kong's office leasing market started the game of 'musical chairs' again at the beginning of 2011, but with fewer available chairs and more competing tenants than last year.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/16-02-2011/london-index-january-2011Knight Frank Prime Central London Index, January 2011 results - Tight supply of stock and resilient demand pushed prices higher in central London by 1.1% in January 2011Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/27-01-2011/holdways-press-20110127According to the latest report jointly released by Knight Frank and Holdways, in December 2010, new-home prices in ten major Mainland cities—adjusted by differences in property type, location, fittings and whether they were presale or completed units—recorded a month-on-month growth of 1.2%.Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/10-12-2010/hk-office-rentals-gap-upAccording to Knight Frank, last month was a difficult time for companies seeking office space for expansion or relocation in Hong Kong, as there was keen competition among potential tenants for a limited amount of available office spaces.Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/08-12-2010/kf-alliance-jreiKnight Frank has extended its network of strategic alliance partnerships with the recent signing of a cooperation agreement with the Japan Real Estates Institute (JREI) to include the Asia Pacific region. Knight Frank and JREI already have an existing relationship in the UK and Europe.Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/08-12-2010/global-house-price-index-q3-2010There is a positive story to take from the latest results of the Knight Frank Global House Price Index. For the first time since late 2008 prices are rising in each of our six world regions (Asia-Pacific 9.9%, Middle East 5.1%, North America 4.2%, South America 3.5%, Africa 3.0% and Europe 0.8%).Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/29-10-2010/asia-continues-to-lead-global-housing-market-growthIn the second quarter of this year, prices increased in 69% of the locations monitored by the Knight Frank Global House Price Index in the year to the end of June 2010, up from 19% a year earlier. Asia Pacific region continues to experience the strongest price inflation, on average prices rose by 14.1% in the past year, while Europe continues to record the weakest performance of all world regions.Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/22-10-2010/mainland-home-prices-resilientAccording to the latest report jointly released by Knight Frank and Holdways, the average new-home price in ten major Mainland cities— taking into account differences in property quality, location, fittings and whether they were presale or completed units—recorded a month-on-month growth of 4.0% in September. Most major cities showed month-on-month growth.Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/26-09-2010/news-article-financial-resultsLondon, UK – Knight Frank LLP (“Knight Frank”), the leading independent global residential and commercial property consultancy, today announced its final results for the year ended 31 March 2010.Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/10-08-2010/knight-frank-mild-corrections-in-home-prices-in-china-s-key-cities-in-the-second-half-of-the-yearAccording to Knight Frank’s latest research, increasing supply of residential properties will lead to continuous correction in home prices in China’s first-tier cities, with Shanghai seeing sharper correction than Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/11-07-2010/nos-20-22-south-bay-road-for-sale-by-public-tender11 July 2010 (Hong Kong) — Knight Frank Hong Kong has been instructed by the Owner as its exclusive agent to dispose of Nos. 20 & 22 South Bay Road, Hong Kong through public tender. The tender closing date is 18 August 2010 (Wednesday) at 12:00 noon.Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/17-06-2010/news-report-asian-investorsAccording to a new international investment report by Knight Frank, Asian Investors are now buying more than a fifth of all central London new-build properties, and now account for 49% of all investment purchases in central London (this compares to only 36% purchased by UK investors).Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/17-06-2010/global-house-price-indexKnight Frank Global House Price Index – Quarter 1 2010 resultsWed, 16 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/14-06-2010/knight-frank-property-search-now-available-on-the-app-storeKnight Frank, the leading independent global property consultancy, today announced that its Knight Frank Property Search App is now available from the App Store. The app enables users to search across more than 6,000 of the world’s best properties for sale or rent using their iPhone or iPod touch.Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/07-06-2010/london-residential-indexKnight Frank Prime Central London Residential Index – May 2010 resultsSun, 06 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/02-06-2010/binjaiparkKnight Frank is thrilled to present The Binjai on the Park, one of the Kuala Lumpur’s finest living condominiums to the Hong Kong market. The Binjai on the Park is the only luxury residential development situated within the prestigious development of the 100-acre Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), overlooking the international landmark PETRONAS Twin Towers.Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/01-06-2010/monthlyreportOver the past month, Hong Kong’s office sales market started to consolidate, following a strong period of recovery that started in the second quarter of 2009.Mon, 31 May 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/10-05-2010/koreaofficeKnight Frank, the leading independent global property consultancy, has opened its newest office in Seoul, South Korea as part of its continuing Asia Pacific growth strategySun, 09 May 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/23-04-2010/office-monthlyAccording to Knight Frank Research, a number of foreign companies operating in Hong Kong were increasing their office spaces over the past month, underscoring the strengthening economic recovery.Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/13-04-2010/holdwaysAccording to the latest report jointly published by international property consultant Knight Frank and China-based property consultant Holdways, the gap between home prices in China’s first-tier cities and those in the US has narrowed substantially over the past year.Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/25-03-2010/news-article-wealth-report-2010The 2010 edition of The Wealth Report is the fourth such collaboration between Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank.Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/05-03-2010/knight-frank-to-host-second-international-property-exhibitionMarch 5, 2010 (Hong Kong)—International property consultancy Knight Frank will host the International Property Exhibition 2010 from March 5 to 7, at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/04-03-2010/news-article-chinaA year ago a weak pound, together with house price falls, encouraged international buyers to rekindle their love affair with the central London market.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/04-02-2010/news-article-china4 February 2010 (Hong Kong) – According to the latest report jointly published by Knight Frank and Holdways, the total value of new home sales in Mainland China surged 80.0% year on year to RMB3.8 trillion in 2009, while sales measured by total floor area rose 43.9% to 850 million sq m.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/03-02-2010/news-article-chinatruly an exclusive living resortTue, 02 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/26-01-2010/news-article-chinaa development that is reasonably priced but with maximum potential with a 10 year rental optionMon, 25 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/25-01-2010/swiss-development-group-s-exclusive-property-above-lake-geneva-meets-the-buoyant-demandsof the Swiss property marketSun, 24 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/10-12-2009/news-article-chinaInternational property consultant Knight Frank has signed a co-operation agreement with Holdways, a China-based property consultant.Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/07-12-2009/news-article-chinaKnight Frank announces the appointment of Fabian Poh as a Director in its Shanghai office.Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/04-12-2009/news-article-londonKnight Frank Prime Central London Index, November 2009 resultsThu, 03 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/25-11-2009/news-article-chinaThe Hong Kong government recently announced plans to reduce building bulk. The announcement comes after the consultation period of sustainable built environment ended in late October.Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/09-11-2009/news-article-chinaAccording to the latest report by international property consultant Knight Frank, China’s housing market is likely to face increasing policy risks in 2010.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/22-10-2009/news-article-chinaAccording to the latest research report issued by Knight Frank, the average rent of Hong Kong’s Grade-A offices increased 1.5% month on month in September, the first increase for 15 months.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/16-10-2009/news-article-chinaOctober 16, 2009 (Hong Kong) — A leading tourist destination; a reputable developer; a six-star development; a multi award-winning operator; highest standards of service. Five good reasons to invest in the forthcoming Banyan Tree Ungasan luxury resort.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/16-09-2009/news-article-knight-frank-chinaHong Kong - Knight Frank will host a Malaysia & Singapore Property Exhibition by SDB Properties in Hong Kong, from September 24–30, 2009.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/14-09-2009/news-article-chinaKnight Frank Prime Central London Residential Index – August 2009 resultsSun, 13 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/12-09-2009/news-article-knight-frank-londonIt now appears that house prices are starting to stabilise across the world. The latest results from our Global House Price Index show values increased in almost half of the locations reporting price changes for the second quarter of the year.Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/04-09-2009/news-article-knight-frank-hong-kongShanghai – According to the latest research reports issued by Knight Frank, Shanghai’s retail, residential and office markets are set for recovery in the coming quarters.Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/26-08-2009/news-article-china26 August 2009 (Hong Kong) – Knight Frank is appointed as the sole agent to sell Hotel Olympic Terrace Suites, 256-258 Tung Chau Street, West Kowloon.Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/19-08-2009/news-article-chinaKnight Frank Prime Central London Residential Index – July 2009 resultsTue, 18 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/23-07-2009/news-article-knight-frank-hong-kongHong Kong – According to the latest research report issued by Knight Frank, a stabilisation in demand coupled with a sharp rent fall in the past nine months indicates that the downturn in the office leasing market may come to an end sooner than expected. Knight Frank says Grade-A office rents will bottom by the fourth quarter of the year.Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/07-07-2009/news-article-knight-frank-chinaHong Kong - International property consultancy firm Knight Frank expects stabilising rents to drive growth in Hong Kong’s property prices in the latter half of 2009.Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/22-06-2009/news-article-knight-frank-chinaHong Kong – International property consultancy firm Knight Frank says the Hong Kong government’s recent proposal to cut gross floor area (GFA) concessions in residential properties will have negative implications for the society.Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/05-06-2009/news-article-chinaKnight Frank Prime Central London Index, May 2009Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/02-06-2009/knight-frank-global-house-price-index-quarter-1-2009Key highlights: Global housing markets continue to struggle against a backcloth of economic stagnation or decline and rising unemployment. On a quarterly basis, the most dramatic fall in prices were recorded by Dubai (-40%) and Singapore (-16.2%). The best performing markets were Thailand with a 2.7% uplift in values, Israel (+2.6%) and Switzerland (+2.1%).Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/01-06-2009/news-article-knight-frank-chinaHong Kong - Following the successful disposal of 21 Bel-Air units, Tower 6, International Property Consultant Knight Frank has been appointed by the Owner as Sole Agent to sell the 14 units of Boutique Apartments in Shiu King Court above the Lan Kwai Fong area.Sun, 31 May 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/26-05-2009/news-article-chinaKnight Frank has expanded its European network into Romania and formed an association with Bucharest based commercial property agency Prime Property Advisers.Mon, 25 May 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/26-05-2009/news-article-knight-frank-chinaHong Kong – According to the latest research report issued by Knight Frank, investment sentiment in Hong Kong's office market continued to pick up over the past month.Mon, 25 May 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/21-05-2009/news-article-chinaGlobal prime office rents fell by an average of 4.25% in 2008 according to research by Knight Frank.Wed, 20 May 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/06-05-2009/news-article-knight-frank-chinaHong Kong - Knight Frank has sold out an entire batch of 21 units in block six of Bel-Air No. 8 commissioned by a Korean fund, with more than half of the buyers hailing from the Mainland.Tue, 05 May 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/04-05-2009/news-article-chinaKnight Frank Prime Central London Index - key findings for April 2009Sun, 03 May 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/29-04-2009/news-article-chinaAllan Liu, Director of Retail LeasingTue, 28 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/27-04-2009/news-article-china27th April 2009 (Hong Kong) – According to the latest research report issued by Knight Frank, over the past month, Hong Kong’s office sales market regained some momentum after a downturn that has lasted a year.Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/23-04-2009/news-article-chinaLondon, UK – Knight Frank has been acknowledged as having the best Corporate Property Adviser brand in the industry having won the category at the Property Marketing Awards (“PMA”), sponsored by Estates Gazette magazine.Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/06-04-2009/news-article-chinaThe crisis in the housebuilding industry could result in significant changes to the way new homes are financed, built and planned in Britain, according to a major new report by Knight Frank.Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/24-03-2009/news-article-chinaThe 2009 edition of The Wealth Report, the third such collaboration between Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank, indicates that luxury house prices have fallen around the world, but super-rich appetite for property remains undimmed.Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/24-03-2009/news-article-chinaRents in Hong Kong’s central business district - Central - plunged 8.5% in February from a month earlier, the most significant loss since the start of the financial crisis, surpassing the 8.1% drop registered in October last year, according to Knight Frank’s latest research report.Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/23-03-2009/news-article-chinaKey highlights:Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/17-03-2009/news-article-chinaHenry Lam, Director of the Investment DepartmentMon, 16 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/11-03-2009/news-article-chinaKey highlights:Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/03-03-2009/news-article-chinaKnight Frank Hong Kong is proud to pledge its support to Earth Hour 2009 leveraging on property expertise and training its 350 strong management team on climate change issuesMon, 02 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/20-02-2009/news-article-chinaLondon, UK – The central London office market is expected to emerge from the current downturn next year, as availability starts to fall due to fewer development completions and an improving economy in 2010.Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/22-01-2009/news-article-chinaAccording to the latest research report issued by Knight Frank, many Chinese developers — particularly over-leveraged ones — will be looking to improve their cash flow and are therefore likely to cut prices to boost sales.Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/21-01-2009/news-article-chinaLiam Bailey, head of residential research, Knight Frank, commented:Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/14-01-2009/news-article-chinaKey highlights:Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/19-12-2008/news-article-chinaGuangzhou, China – A market report released by Knight Frank shows softened growth and maturing in the Guangzhou property market.Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/09-12-2008/news-articles-chinaKnight Frank says Hong Kong’s luxury residential and retail properties will outperform after the financial crisisMon, 08 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/05-12-2008/news-article-chinaKey highlights:Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/27-11-2008/news-article-chinaKey Highlights:Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/05-09-2008/news-articles-chinaKey Highlights:Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/28-08-2008/news-article-chinaKnight Frank says office rentals in Hong Kong’s core areas have remained firm but some non-core areas have started seeing rental declineWed, 27 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/27-08-2008/news-article-chinaVilla Malva, a prestigious villa in Orvieto, Italy, offers an ideal opportunity for those looking for an income from their home.Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/08-08-2008/news-article-chinaInternational property consultant Knight Frank has appointed two senior managers to its Greater China team, taking the positions of Group Financial Controller and Director – Head of Human Resources.Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/05-08-2008/news-article-chinaHong Kong, 5 August 2008: According to international property consultant Knight Frank, a post-Olympic economic slump, as witnessed in a number of previous host cities, is not expected to occur in Beijing.Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/23-07-2008/news-article-china23rd July, 2008 (Hong Kong) - According to Knight Frank’s latest report, Grade-A office rentals in Central are likely to peak in the first quarter of 2009 after an expected rise of about 10% in the coming six months.Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/11-07-2008/news-article-china11th July, 2008 (Hong Kong) - Knight Frank, the leading U.K. private property consultancy, commented the latest residential research in prime central London.Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/09-07-2008/news-article-china4th July, 2008 - Knight Frank, the leading U.K. private property consultancy, will participate in a panel discussion at the 2nd Annual GreenBuild Asia 2008 on July 9th in Hong Kong.Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/07-05-2008/news-article-chinaA Government lot in Pak Sha Wan, Sai Kung is to be sold by public auction this Friday.Tue, 06 May 2008 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/28-04-2008/news-article-chinaGlobal Wealth report shows prime property at the heart of the investment portfolios of the super richSun, 27 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/23-04-2008/news-article-chinaOver 150 property owners affected by the Sai Yee Street redevelopment project in Mong Kok have received acquisition offers from the Urban Renewal Authority (“URA”).Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/15-04-2008/news-article-chinaKnight Frank’s Paul Scroggie gets recognised for HSBC workplace consultancy project in regional real estate industry awardsMon, 14 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/03-04-2008/news-article-chinaAccording to Knight Frank, the leading international property consultancy, the pattern of slower monthly growth rates seen over the last five months continued into March with our prime central London index recording near even growth of just 0.1%, the same level as November 2007 and the lowest level since January 2005.Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/11-03-2008/news-article-chinaAccording to Knight Frank, the leading international property consultancy, the recent volatility in the global stock market will only have limited impact on Hong Kong’s residential market.Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.knightfrank.com.cn/en/news/18-01-2008/news-article-chinaAccording to Knight Frank Research, the growth of Grade-A office price on Hong Kong Island accelerated to 17.6 per cent in December 2007 from 11.2 per cent in November. Sheung Wan led the market with a price growth of 29.8 per cent, followed by 16.6 per cent in Admiralty and 15.3 per cent in Wan Chai.Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT