According to international property consultant Knight Frank's latest Global Cities Home Price Index, real price growth in local currencies and movement in mainstream house prices across 150 global cities, 94% of which saw prices increase over the latest 12-month period, up from 85% a year ago.
According to global property consultant CBRE, following a steady flow of sales in 2020, corporates across Asia Pacific increased their real estate disposal activity in 2021. 762 deals worth a combined total of $44.4 billion were completed as sellers capitalised on strong pricing to offload assets.
The sector's share of capital flows will continue to be supported by favorable demographic, economic and capital markets tailwinds which will drive expansion in established markets and accelerate growth in emerging markets in Asia Pacific and Europe.
The pandemic-induced housing boom continues with prices rising by 9.2% on average across 55 countries and territories in the year to June 2021.