Luanda, Moscow and Tokyo – the world’s most expensive cities for expatriates

African, European, and Asian Cities dominate the Top 10 Most Expensive Locations for Expatriates, according to Mercer’s cost of living survey. Although more European cities dominate the world’s top costliest locations for expatriates, several cities in Asia are among the top 10 while Luanda holds the number one position. Mercer’s 2013 Cost of Living Survey … Read more

Christie’s travelling to Moscow

Christie’s chose Moscow for a preview of the artworks to be auctioned worldwide this year For the first time ever, Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, and its international real estate division will showcase art and luxury real estate offerings at one of Moscow’s most high profile annual cultural events, the Spring Exhibition on April … Read more

What works when building a 21st century city. The 5th edition of Cities of Opportunity report

How leading global cities stack up against one another? Though New York and London lead cumulative scoring, emerging cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, are narrowing the gap within key economic indicators, according to the fifth edition of Cities of Opportunity released by PwC and the Partnership for New York City. While New York officially edges … Read more

Hong Kong overtakes London’s West End as home of the world’s most expensive office rents

Hong Kong overtakes London’s West End as world’s most expensive office market in 2011 Newly-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. Hong Kong’s rise to the top of the ranking is a result of … Read more

The Russian capital to Lead Housing Price Growth

Prices for luxury homes and apartments in Moscow will go up 10 percent Moscow will have the steepest price growth next year among the world’s most expensive cities for luxury homes because of a shortage of properties for sale,  global property consultancy company Knight Frank said. “There’s a stock shortage in Moscow following the change … Read more

World’s most expensive cities: five European countries were ranked as among the most expensive

Because of demand from wealthy buyers taking advantage of tax privileges, Monaco maintained its title as the world’s most expensive luxury residential market for the fourth straight year. In recent study made by Global Property Guide, the world’s most expensive cities are still in Europe in spite the debt debacle and austerity measures imposed by … Read more