Knight Frank's Prime International Residential Index (PIRI) has provided a unique monitor of price changes across the world's luxury property markets since 2007.
The prime residential market covers the top 1% to 2% of the world’s homes. But within this grouping is an elite super-prime category that attracts the world’s wealthiest individuals.
Wealthy individuals searching for tangible investments are increasingly turning to prime commercial property. James Roberts looks at the sectors and locations attracting the most attention.
Solving the global financial crisis will require huge collective effort. But there is more to worry about than just the economy.