<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Knight Frank News</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo</link><description>Knight Frank News</description><language>en</language><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:24:41 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:24:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Hotel average daily rates in China’s major cities grew an average of 10.5%</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/05-09-2011/hotel-report</link><description>According to international property consultant Knight Frank&amp;#8217;s research, 2010 marked the end of a correction and the start of a recovery for China&amp;#8217;s hotel market.</description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ballymore presents an iconic residential project in Baltimore Wharf, Canary Wharf, London</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/31-08-2011/baltimore-20110831</link><description>Knight Frank is proud to join hands with Ballymore to present their latest project Baltimore Wharf, an exciting development in the most supreme region that gathered attention from the world.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank strengthens International Project Marketing Team with key management appointments</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/26-08-2011/ipm-20110826</link><description>Knight Frank announces the strengthening of its International Project Marketing Division in Asia Pacific, to support the huge growth in demand from the region.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Demand grows for non-core shops</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/25-08-2011/retail-2011aug</link><description>According to the latest report released by Knight Frank, while international brands have been competing for shops in Hong Kong&amp;#8217;s prime locations by paying high rents, other retailers have been forced to move to more affordable spaces in non-core areas.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Home prices stable and office leasing robust despite market unrest</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/18-08-2011/201108-monthly</link><description>According to international property consultant Knight Frank&amp;#8217;s research, with the fear of a double-dip recession in the US economy as well as volatility in the global stock market, the sentiment in both the office and residential sales markets weakened over the past month.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank concludes the largest private collective sale in Hong Kong</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/16-08-2011/20110816-artsmansion</link><description>International property consultant Knight Frank has recently lined up a purchaser for 90% ownership of Arts Mansion, 31 Conduit Road, at HKD 1.85 billion and the transaction has just been completed, which marks the largest collective sales deal of private property in the history of Hong Kong.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prime global city property continues to outperform wider housing markets but with slower growth rate</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/12-08-2011/20110812-prime</link><description>Knight Frank Prime Global Cities Index, Q2 2011 results</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prime central London sales and lettings both reach all time high</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/05-08-2011/20110805-londonindex</link><description>Prime Central London sales and lettings indices, July 2011, results</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mainland home prices remained stable despite drop in sales</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/04-08-2011/2011q2</link><description>According 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 developers</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shop rent growth accelerates</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/21-07-2011/retail-2011july</link><description>According to the latest report released by Knight Frank, in May 2011, Hong Kong&amp;#8217;s retail sales value increased for the 21st consecutive month, rising 27.8% year on year to HK$33.1 billion.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Funding difficulties continue to affect land values outside the M25, while London prices rise again</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/20-07-2011/11pr201</link><description>Prime London residential development land values continued to grow in the second quarter of 2011, although at a slower pace than in Q1.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Policy risks slow residential and office sales</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/14-07-2011/2011july-monthly</link><description>According to international property consultant Knight Frank&amp;#8217;s research, sentiment in the residential sales market was adversely affected by another series of property-market cooling policies by the government in June.</description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Country house market still waiting for the London effect, as prices dip</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/13-07-2011/11pr187</link><description>The latest results from our Prime Country House Index confirm that the market outside of London is still struggling to build momentum.</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Staycations and ‘generational’ holidays boost UK second home market</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/08-07-2011/11pr193</link><description>Knight 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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Are China and Hong Kong’s residential markets in bubbles?</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/29-06-2011/20110629-holdways</link><description>Despite numerous rounds of government curbing policies designed to cool the property market, residential prices have continued to rise on the Mainland and in Hong Kong. Asset bubbles are forming in some Mainland cities and some residential projects in Hong Kong, of which home prices have reached levels not affordable to average local people.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global housing market weakens further – prices stall or slide in half of all countries in Q1 2011</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/20-06-2011/11pr174</link><description>Knight Frank Global House Price Index, Q1 2011 results</description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Asian investors are buying more than a fifth of all central London new-build property</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/17-06-2011/news-report-asian-investors</link><description>According 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).</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Surge in supply and sustained demand push up December sales</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/14-06-2011/holdways-press-20110127</link><description>According to the latest report jointly released by Knight Frank and Holdways, in December 2010, new-home prices in ten major Mainland cities&amp;#8212;adjusted by differences in property type, location, fittings and whether they were presale or completed units&amp;#8212;recorded a month-on-month growth of 1.2%.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank: Hong Kong office rentals gap up</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/10-12-2010/hk-office-rentals-gap-up</link><description>According 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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global house price recovery loses steam; over half of all countries see negative growth in Q3 2010</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/08-12-2010/global-house-price-index-q3-2010</link><description>There 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%).</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank extends alliance with Japan Real Estate Institute to Asia Pacific</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/08-12-2010/kf-alliance-jrei</link><description>Knight 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.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank has been awarded the Gold Label under Low Carbon Office Operation Programme</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/07-12-2010/2010-loop-gold-label</link><description>Knight Frank has been awarded the Gold Label under the Low-carbon Office Operation Programme (LOOP) organised by the WWF. Through the LOOP platform, Knight Frank aims to raise awareness of its employees on climate change and to reduce the carbon footprint of its office.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Asia continues to lead global housing market growth</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/29-10-2010/asia-continues-to-lead-global-housing-market-growth</link><description>In 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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank profit climbs 168% to £58.4m</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/26-09-2010/news-article-financial-results</link><description>London, UK &amp;#8211; Knight Frank LLP (&amp;#8220;Knight Frank&amp;#8221;), the leading independent global residential and commercial property consultancy, today announced its final results for the year ended 31 March 2010.</description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank: Continued strong demand from multinational corporations pushed office rents higher</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/23-08-2010/knight-frank-continued-strong-demand-from-multinational-corporations-pushed-office-rents-higher</link><description>According to Knight Frank Research, there are signs that the office market in Hong Kong has been gathering steam on the back of strong demand for space from both local and overseas companies. After a three-month consolidation period, Grade-A office sales rebounded over 40% in July to total over 300 deals&amp;#8212;the highest level since February 2008.</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank: Mild corrections in home prices in China’s key cities in the second half of the year</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/10-08-2010/knight-frank-mild-corrections-in-home-prices-in-china-s-key-cities-in-the-second-half-of-the-year</link><description>According to Knight Frank&amp;#8217;s latest research, increasing supply of residential properties will lead to continuous correction in home prices in China&amp;#8217;s first-tier cities, with Shanghai seeing sharper correction than Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nos. 20 &amp; 22 South Bay Road For Sale By Public Tender</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/11-07-2010/nos-20-22-south-bay-road-for-sale-by-public-tender</link><description>11 July 2010 (Hong Kong) &amp;#8212; Knight Frank Hong Kong has been instructed by the Owner as its exclusive agent to dispose of Nos. 20 &amp; 22 South Bay Road, Hong Kong through public tender. The tender closing date is 18 August 2010 (Wednesday) at 12:00 noon.</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hong Kong’s Office Market Turns Quiet</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/08-07-2010/hong-kong-s-office-market-turns-quiet</link><description>Hong Kong's office leasing market quietened last month as relocation activity slowed due to the limited availability of space in districts such as Central, Causeway Bay and Kowloon East.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>House prices now rising in more than half of countries across the globe</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/17-06-2010/global-house-price-index</link><description>Knight Frank Global House Price Index &amp;#8211; Quarter 1 2010 results</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank Property Search now available on the App Store</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/14-06-2010/knight-frank-property-search-now-available-on-the-app-store</link><description>Knight 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&amp;#8217;s best properties for sale or rent using their iPhone or iPod touch.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Russian demand pushes central London prices higher</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/07-06-2010/london-residential-index</link><description>Knight Frank Prime Central London Residential Index &amp;#8211; May 2010 results</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The boundless address in the heart of Kuala Lumpur city</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/02-06-2010/binjaipark</link><description>Knight Frank is thrilled to present The Binjai on the Park, one of the Kuala Lumpur&amp;#8217;s finest living  condominium 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.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Office rental yields set to rise</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/01-06-2010/binjaipark-20100601</link><description>Over the past month, Hong Kong&amp;#8217;s office sales market started to consolidate, following a strong period of recovery that started in the second quarter of 2009.</description><pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>South Korea the latest Knight Frank office opening</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/10-05-2010/holdways-20100413</link><description>Knight Frank, the leading independent global property consultancy, has opened its newest office in Seoul, South Korea as part of its continuing Asia Pacific growth strategy</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hong Kong’s office market boosted by an expanding corporate sector</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/23-04-2010/office-20100423</link><description>According 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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gap between China and US home prices narrows substantially</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/13-04-2010/belair-20100415</link><description>According 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&amp;#8217;s first-tier cities and those in the US has narrowed substantially over the past year.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank launch The Wealth Report 2010</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/25-03-2010/news-article-wealth-report-2010</link><description>The 2010 edition of The Wealth Report is the fourth such collaboration between Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank to host second International Property Exhibition</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/05-03-2010/ipexpo-20100305</link><description>March 5, 2010 (Hong Kong)&amp;#8212;International property consultancy Knight Frank will host the International Property Exhibition 2010 from March 5 to 7, at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global city revival</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/04-03-2010/londonmarket-20100304</link><description>A year ago a weak pound, together with house price falls, encouraged international buyers to rekindle their love affair with the central London market.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Central London office market to begin recovery in 2010</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/20-02-2010/londonoffice-20090220</link><description>London, UK &amp;#8211; 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.</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China’s home prices begins to soften in January but unlikely to crash</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/04-02-2010/landauction-20100204</link><description>4 February 2010 (Hong Kong) &amp;#8211; 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.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank presents two most flexible rental lifestyle properties in Bali</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/03-02-2010/bali-20100203</link><description>truly an exclusive living resort</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Number One. Lamb’s Passage, Located in the most prominent area in the City of London</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/26-01-2010/numberonelambs-passage</link><description>a development that is reasonably priced but with maximum potential with a 10 year rental option</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swiss development group’s exclusive property above Lake Geneva meets the buoyant demands</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/25-01-2010/duparc-20100125</link><description>of the Swiss property market</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hong Kong CBD rental growth accelerates</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/22-12-2009/office-20091222</link><description>The &amp;#8216;Premium Central&amp;#8217; district led the market with rental growth of 5.1% in November, the fastest rate since April 2008. Rents of premium buildings in the CBD have rebounded 12.7% since bottoming in July this year.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank signs co-operation agreement with Holdways</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/10-12-2009/holdways-20091210</link><description>International property consultant Knight Frank has signed a co-operation agreement with Holdways, a China-based property consultant.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank Shanghai Hires New Director</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/07-12-2009/holdways-20091207</link><description>Knight Frank announces the appointment of Fabian Poh as a Director in its Shanghai office.</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prime central London residential property prices rise as City demand picks up before bonus round</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/04-12-2009/londonindex-20091204</link><description>Knight Frank Prime Central London Index, November 2009</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Government’s new policies on GFA concessions would impact bids for Pak Shek Kok sites</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/25-11-2009/china-residential-20091109</link><description>The 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.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China’s housing market to face increasing policy risks in 2010</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/09-11-2009/china-residential-20091109</link><description>According to the latest report by international property consultant Knight Frank, China&amp;#8217;s housing market is likely to face increasing policy risks in 2010.</description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank says Hong Kong Grade-A office rents may rebound up to 10% by mid-2010</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/22-10-2009/office-20091022</link><description>According to the latest research report issued by Knight Frank, the average rent of Hong Kong&amp;#8217;s Grade-A offices increased 1.5% month on month in September, the first increase for 15 months.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank presents an investment and holiday opportunity at the new Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/16-10-2009/bali-ungasan-20091016</link><description>October 16, 2009 (Hong Kong) &amp;#8212; 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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank introduces SDB Properties’ luxury home developments</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/16-09-2009/sdb-20090916</link><description>Knight Frank will host a Malaysia &amp; Singapore Property Exhibition by SDB Properties in Hong Kong, from September 24&amp;#8211;30, 2009.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prime London prices rise for fifth month leading to sales volume boom</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/14-09-2009/londonindex-20090914</link><description>Knight Frank Prime Central London Residential Index &amp;#8211; August 2009 results</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank Global House Price Index – Quarter 2 2009</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/12-09-2009/londonindex-20090914</link><description>Global housing markets show signs of tentative recovery with values increasing in almost half of the countries reporting prices for Q2 2009</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shanghai markets prepare for recovery</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/04-09-2009/shanghai-20090904</link><description>Shanghai &amp;#8211; According to the latest research reports issued by Knight Frank, Shanghai&amp;#8217;s retail, residential and office markets are set for recovery in the coming quarters.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank appointed as sole agent to sell Hotel Olympic Terrace Suites, West Kowloon</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/26-08-2009/enbloc-20090826</link><description>26 August 2009 (Hong Kong)  &amp;#8211; Knight Frank is appointed as the sole agent to sell Hotel Olympic Terrace Suites, 256-258 Tung Chau Street, West Kowloon.</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prime London prices rise for the fourth month – led by overseas demand</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/19-08-2009/londonindex-20090819</link><description>Knight Frank Prime Central London Residential Index &amp;#8211; July 2009 results</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank says office sales to slow in the third quarter</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/23-07-2009/office-20090723</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>HK government should not reduce gross floor area concessions for basic amenities &amp; green facilities</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/22-06-2009/environmental-20090622</link><description>Hong Kong &amp;#8211; International property consultancy firm Knight Frank says the Hong Kong government&amp;#8217;s recent proposal to cut gross floor area (GFA) concessions in residential properties will have negative implications for the society.</description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prime London residential market bounce strengthens</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/05-06-2009/20090605</link><description>Knight Frank Prime Central London Index, May 2009</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank Global House Price Index – Quarter 1 2009</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/02-06-2009/londonindex-20090602</link><description>Key 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%).</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prime central boutique apartments for sale</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/01-06-2009/enbloc-20090601</link><description>Hong 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.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank expands into Romania</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/26-05-2009/news-article-macau</link><description>Knight Frank has expanded its European network into Romania and formed an association with Bucharest based commercial property agency Prime Property Advisers.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank says office sales and leasing sectors show divergent performances</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/26-05-2009/holdways-20100413</link><description>Hong Kong &amp;#8211; 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.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Europe leads office rent repricing</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/21-05-2009/europe-20090521</link><description>Global prime office rents fell by an average of 4.25% in 2008 according to research by Knight Frank.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank: Mainland buyers snap up Bel-Air units</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/06-05-2009/belair-20090506</link><description>Hong 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.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prime central London house prices rise for first time since March 2008</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/04-05-2009/londonindex-20090504</link><description>Knight Frank Prime Central London Index - key findings for April 2009</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Corporate Appointment</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/29-04-2009/appointment-20090429</link><description>Allan Liu, Director of Retail Leasing</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank says office rents in major business districts continued to fall</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/27-04-2009/office-20090427</link><description>27th April 2009 (Hong Kong) &amp;#8211; According to the latest research report issued by Knight Frank, over the past month, Hong Kong&amp;#8217;s office sales market regained some momentum after a downturn that has lasted a year.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank wins Property Marketing Award</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/23-04-2009/award-20090423</link><description>London, UK &amp;#8211; 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 (&amp;#8220;PMA&amp;#8221;), sponsored by Estates Gazette magazine.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Troubled housebuilding industry ‘changing fundamentally’, according to major report</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/06-04-2009/residentialreport-20090406</link><description>The 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.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Grade-A office rents in Hong Kong’s core areas under pressure amid corporate cost cutting</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/24-03-2009/office-20090324</link><description>Rents in Hong Kong&amp;#8217;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&amp;#8217;s latest research report.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2009 Knight Frank/Citi Private Bank Wealth Report</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/24-03-2009/wealthreport-20090324</link><description>The 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.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prime London price falls slow, as Russians return to the market</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/23-03-2009/londonindex-20090323</link><description>Key highlights:</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Corporate Appointment</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/17-03-2009/appointment-20090317</link><description>Henry Lam, Director of the Investment Department</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank Global House Price Index – Q4 2008</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/11-03-2009/residential-20090311</link><description>Key highlights:</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank Hong Kong is proud to pledge its support to Earth Hour 2009</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/03-03-2009/earthhour-20090303</link><description>Knight 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 issues</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Central London office market to begin recovery in 2010</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/20-02-2009/londonoffice-20090220</link><description>London, UK &amp;#8211; 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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Inventory levels of unsold homes remain high in many Chinese cities</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/22-01-2009/quarterly-20090122</link><description>According to the latest research report issued by Knight Frank, many Chinese developers &amp;#8212; particularly over-leveraged ones &amp;#8212; will be looking to improve their cash flow and are therefore likely to cut prices to boost sales.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Where the falling pound is good news</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/21-01-2009/london-20090121</link><description>Liam Bailey, head of residential research, Knight Frank, commented:</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank Prime Central London Index - December 2008</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/14-01-2009/londonindex-20090114</link><description>Key highlights:</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank report shows Guangzhou market maturing</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/19-12-2008/20081219</link><description>Guangzhou, China &amp;#8211; A market report released by Knight Frank shows softened growth and maturing in the Guangzhou property market.</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank says Hong Kong’s luxury residential and retail properties will outperform</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/09-12-2008/20081209</link><description>Knight Frank says Hong Kong&amp;#8217;s luxury residential and retail properties will outperform after the financial crisis</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prime London prices continue to fall at high rate</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/05-12-2008/20081205</link><description>Key highlights:</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global House price decline spreads around the world as investors wait to pounce</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/27-11-2008/20081127</link><description>Key Highlights:</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More countries registering falls as global house price inflation continues to slow</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/05-09-2008/20080905</link><description>Key Highlights:</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank says office rentals in Hong Kong’s core areas have remained firm</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/28-08-2008/20080828</link><description>Knight Frank says office rentals in Hong Kong&amp;#8217;s core areas have remained firm but some non-core areas have started seeing rental decline</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Italian Villa with Great Income Potential</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/27-08-2008/20080827</link><description>Villa Malva, a prestigious villa in Orvieto, Italy, offers an ideal opportunity for those looking for an income from their home.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank Strengthens Greater China Team with Two Key Management Appointments</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/08-08-2008/20080808</link><description>International property consultant Knight Frank has appointed two senior managers to its Greater China team, taking the positions of Group Financial Controller and Director &amp;#8211; Head of Human Resources.</description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank says a post-Olympic downturn is not expected in Beijing</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/05-08-2008/20080805</link><description>Hong 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.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Office rentals in Hong Kong likely to peak in the first quarter of 2009</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/23-07-2008/20080723</link><description>23rd July, 2008 (Hong Kong) - According to Knight Frank&amp;#8217;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.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Deepening decline in property prices in prime central London</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/11-07-2008/20080711</link><description>11th July, 2008 (Hong Kong) - Knight Frank, the leading U.K. private property consultancy, commented the latest residential research in prime central London.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank to participate in the 2nd Annual GreenBuild Asia Conference</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/09-07-2008/20080709</link><description>4th 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.</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pak Sha Wan site may fetch HK$16 million, Knight Frank says</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/07-05-2008/20080507</link><description>A Government lot in Pak Sha Wan, Sai Kung is to be sold by public auction this Friday.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global Wealth report shows prime property at the heart of the investment portfolios</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/28-04-2008/20080428</link><description>Global Wealth report shows prime property at the heart of the investment portfolios of the super rich</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Owners in Sneaker Street project receive record-high compensation offers, according to Knight Frank</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/23-04-2008/20080423</link><description>Over 150 property owners affected by the Sai Yee Street redevelopment project in Mong Kok have received acquisition offers from the Urban Renewal Authority (&amp;#8220;URA&amp;#8221;).</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Knight Frank’s Paul Scroggie gets recognised for HSBC workplace consultancy project</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/15-04-2008/20080415</link><description>Knight Frank&amp;#8217;s Paul Scroggie gets recognised for HSBC workplace consultancy project in regional real estate industry awards</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Belt tightening slows growth yet further in Prime Central London</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/03-04-2008/20080403</link><description>According 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.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hong Kong residential market to remain highly resilient despite the recent stock market turbulence</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/11-03-2008/20080311</link><description>According to Knight Frank, the leading international property consultancy, the recent volatility in the global stock market will only have limited impact on Hong Kong&amp;#8217;s residential market.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sales activities and price growth in Hong Kong’s office market may slow after a manic period</title><link>http://www.knightfrank.com.mo/en/news/18-01-2008/20080118</link><description>According 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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
