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Residential Sales

European mortgage rates dip below 4% as the ECB opts to wait-and-see

The improved outlook for inflation is weighing on borrowing costs across Europe.

11 months ago

Ski Report

How are Europe’s ski resorts facing up to snow shortages?

Anna Ward speaks to Kate Everett-Allen, head of global residential research, and Knight Frank's international residential partner Alex Koch de Gooreynd about the impact of climate change on Alpine…

One year ago

Ski Report

60 Second Property Digest – Ski Property Report 2024

The Ski Property Report 2024 reveals a resilient market adapting to climate change and evolving consumer demands as ski chalets in prime locations continue to grow in value.

One year ago

Prices

Examining ski chalet prices: ski property index results 2023

We explore the results of our ski property index 2023 as Swiss resorts dominate the price increase results.

One year ago

Market Insights

How are changing snow conditions impacting skiing and Alpine properties?

Our analytics team identify the most resilient slopes across the French and Swiss Alps.

One year ago

The Swiss Alps

Making sense of the Swiss Alpine market: uncovering prime real estate opportunities

Our Swiss ski property expert outlines the trends set to shape the Swiss Alpine property market.

One year ago

Buyer Sentiment

What you need to know: Alpine Homes Sentiment Survey 2023

Discover the key insights into occupant and buyer behaviours in the Alpine property market this year with the 2023 sentiment survey.

One year ago

Market Insights

The Alpine property market: where to invest

Here we round-up the key trends influencing the French and Swiss Alpine property markets.

One year ago

Global

Which Alpine resorts lead our annual rankings for prime property price growth?

The price of a ski home is rising at its fastest rate for eight years, avoiding the long-term effects of the pandemic.

2 years ago

Europe

The Alps: The ultimate location for remote workers?

We reveal the best ski resorts for those no longer tethered to the office.

3 years ago

Global

Which ski resort commands the highest rental rate?

Most owners of ski homes want to rent their property and generate a return or at least cover maintenance costs and personal holidays.

3 years ago

Why Switzerland is back in the spotlight

With taxes around the world set to rise sooner rather than later ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) - those with assets of US$30 million or more - are expected to look more favourably on…

3 years ago

The Wealth Report

New five-day rule puts The Swiss Alps within reach

This week the UK Transport Secretary, announced new rules that will allow UK residents to reduce their quarantine by more than half if they pay for a Covid-19 test after five days. The rule will come…

4 years ago

Property

Which resort leads our Ski Property Index?

The Knight Frank Ski Property Index tracks the movement in price of a four-bedroom chalet across 19 resorts located across the French and Swiss Alps, with the addition this year of the Swiss resort of…

4 years ago

Covid-19

Travel restrictions and the distortion of capital flows

Travel restrictions have weakened cross-border transactions, which in turn is weighing on competition from overseas investors. With a lack of competition comes opportunity for both domestic players…

4 years ago

Global

Switzerland named the world’s safest country post Covid-19

A new report confirms that Switzerland is the world’s safest country due to its economic resilience and its cautious, staged approach at easing out of lockdown.

4 years ago