The 10 Most Valuable Real Estate Markets in the World

Just 10 countries contain 70 per cent ($141.5tn) of all global commercial and residential value (totalling $200tn). China and the US together make up 42 per cent ($84.8tn) of global property value alone. China is home to more of the world real estate market assets (by value) than any other country at $42.7tn or 21 […]
Portugal’s Property Hotspots Report

This latest Property Market-Index report rates various Portugal locations based on luxury property purchasing trends, examining essential metrics associated with an affluent expat relocating to and/or investing in Portugal. The recent report was released during a webinar from Portugal Pathways. Access Property Market-Index’s Portugal Property Hotspots Report 2023 – 2025 in full here. Our latest […]
Portuguese Real Estate Market Is Outpacing Traditional International Markets

Property Market-Index’s new study has found that real estate prices in Portugal continued to outstrip those of the rest of Europe and many other traditional international real estate markets last year. Our independent research revealed an 8.1% increase in 2023 for Portugal’s major real estate markets– compared to a 1.7% decrease in the euro area and […]
Monaco Ranked as the Leading Luxury Real Estate Market in 2023

In 2023, according to a report by Savills, Monaco remained at the top as the world’s priciest luxury property market despite overarching global economic challenges. Buyers paid an average of €51,418 per square meter, a modest increase of 0.9% from the previous year. This rate significantly exceeded those of other high-end markets such as Hong […]
International buyers advised to snap up bargains in London’s prime property market in 2024

International buyers looking to invest in London’s prime properties should act fast before the upcoming general election 2024. With a slight increase in available properties and the likelihood of higher prices beyond next year, estate agents are urging buyers to snap up properties while stocks last. The lower end of London’s prime property market, which […]
Dubai’s Luxury Property Market Soars, Powered by Record-Breaking Penthouse Deals

The high-end luxury segment has been driving the unprecedented demand for Dubai’s property market in the post-pandemic period. Prices have reached record levels in the past two years, with high net-worth individuals from new markets such as Western Europe and the US flocking to cash in on the lower rates and high returns. The landscape […]
Portugal’s Property Market Continues to Deliver Value Compared with Major International Real Estate Markets

Real estate buyers in Portugal are getting far more bang for their buck, according to new research from Property Market-Index. The sun-soaked nation offers the best deal for those looking for a four-bedroom home compared to elsewhere in Europe and many popular destinations around the world. And with the cost of living considerably lower in […]
Foreign Buyers and a Tourism Boom Are Fueling Japan’s Luxury Real Estate Market

For those seeking second homes in the countryside, Japan offers a range of attractive options with a bonus of strong value compared to other Asian markets, as well as an array of climates, landscapes, world-class culture, food, and history. As of Oct. 25, 1 yen was worth US$0.0067, reaching only a high of US$0.10 in […]
Europe’s Hottest Property Markets: Where Have House Prices Risen the Most?

While house prices across Europe have shown notable variation since the 1990s, Portugal’s property market has been carving its path, marked by some distinctive drivers. According to a spokesperson for the Portugal Property Team, Portuguese real estate prices have been primarily shaped by “foreign investment through the Golden Visa, contributing to a surge in demand […]
Malaga and Costa del Sol Lead the Super-Luxury Real Estate Market in Spain

A third of the high-end homes in the country are located in the province, and the vast majority of these properties are located in the so-called ‘golden triangle’, formed by Benahavís, Estepona and Marbella A third of Spain’s high-end homes are located in Malaga with Los Monteros, in Marbella, becoming the most expensive area to […]