Global Property Search
The interface means that vendors can market properties through one powerful channel, with access to some of the best buyers around the world. Buyers also now have the option to search for properties that have water views, skiing, golf or vineyards across the world. So when you market your property with Sadler´s you have a doorway into one of the most sophisticated Agency websites in the world. As part of Knight Frank´s overall marketing strategy, this is an integral part of cementing their position as a trusted advisor in the global residential property market.
All of Knight Frank´s 110 global office searches have been combined into one single search, making it easier for buyers to not only search for properties, but by using the new 'My Knight Frank' feature, saving properties to a list of favourites, contacting agents directly and getting a detailed view of the features of every property.
This year we have been delighted to see the launch of the new online Global Residential Property Search. It is accessed through the property seach icon on the home page of our Sadlersproperty.com site.
The gobal search has over 450,000 visitors and grows by 18,000 per month. It was developed completely in-house by the Knight Frank web team and is unique to us. The Global Search website is a new and exciting way of finding Knight Frank properties around the world.
The innovative, online Global Search has been developed for the benefit of Knight Frank clients across the globe. It showcases aspirational properties from every office across our global network and includes around 6000 properties available to search, with more added every day.
Winners of Best International Property Website
This award means that Knight Frank leads the pack with estate agency websites in the UK and beats all our UK competitors, with the most number of hits. Therefore Sadler´s vendors can be assured that their properties will be displayed on the best UK website.
The Knight Frank website also automatically feeds to all the leading property portals in UK and Europe.
Our website are up-dated 4 times a day so anyone browsing, can be sure that all the information is up to date.
Algarve Property Market Welcomes Ryanair
Ryanair will create over 300 direct jobs and offer over 200 weekly flights to/from Faro in an investment of over $400 million in the airport.
Ryanair’s 14 new routes from Faro to Billund, Birmingham, Derry, Eindhoven, Kerry, Knock, Madrid, Marseille, Maastricht, Milan (Bergamo), Oslo (Rygge), Paris (Beauvais) and Stockholm (Skavsta) will increase Ryanair’s traffic at Faro to 1.3million p.a. which will sustain 1,300 well paid local jobs in the region.
Knight Frank Research informs Algarve Property Buyers
The new Wealth Report is now available through Sadler´s website offering a valuable research tool for our clients buying and selling property in the Algarve.
To access please click on wealth report window on the right of our home page. See press realease below.
Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank launch The Wealth Report 2010
Date : 23 March 2010
The 2010 edition of The Wealth Report is the fourth such collaboration between Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank.
It includes unique insight into the following topics:
- The performance of prime global residential property
- The cities that really matter to the world's wealthy
- The attitude of the wealthy towards property and other investments
- A detailed focus on prime property markets in Asia Pacific
Key highlights:
- The latest results from the Knight Frank Prime International Residential Index (PIRI) show that luxury house prices fell on an annual basis in almost 75% of the locations tracked by the index in 2009
- Key Asian cities, however, showed exceptional growth (Shanghai +52%, Hong Kong +40.5%), while other prime city locations also saw an improvement in performance (London +6.1%, Washington DC +5.6%)
- London has surrendered its ranking as the world’s top city to New York, according to the latest Knight Frank World Cities Survey
- Government intervention following the global credit crisis means capital cities such as Washington DC and Beijing are becoming increasingly important financial centres
- Property accounts for one-third of the investment portfolios of wealthy investors, according to The Wealth Report 2010 Attitudes Survey. Over 70% believe 2010 will be a good year to invest in property, with half predicting residential property will be the sector’s top performer
- When making investment decisions, the majority of wealth investors rely on their own expertise. Most do not expect their wealth to increase significantly in 2010, but only 4% expect it to decline
- Prime property can offer the wealthy an entirely new way of life, as well as just a new home, according to an exclusive interview with Trudie Styler
- The market for contemporary art is booming again as buyers from the world’s new economies flex their muscles
Liam Bailey, head of residential research, Knight Frank, commented:
“The Wealth Report 2010 reveals that the global market for prime residential property polarised during 2009. While some Asian cities saw phenomenal growth as China recovered strongly from the global recession, most locations around the world recorded price falls. The hardest hit were those such as Dubai and Dublin that really soared during the height of the property boom that preceded the credit crunch.
“I do believe, however, that we will see this gap narrow again in 2010. It seems unlikely that property prices in cities such as Shanghai can continue to grow at these kind of rates, and in many locations there was positive growth in the latter half of 2009. In New York, for example, prices rose 2% in the second half of the year, despite an annual slide of over 12%. It is also worth noting that Hong Kong, one of this year’s strongest performers, was one of last year’s weakest.
“Without doubt, the global recession has had a huge impact on prime property markets, but some of the changes have been more subtle than the headlines might suggest. The fiscal intervention by the administrations in Beijing and Washington DC means that these cities are now viewed as financial as well as administrative hubs. This is already having an impact on each city’s prime property market as more banks gravitate towards them.
“Government intervention, however, does not always have a positive impact on a city’s desirability. Even though prime property prices increased strongly in London last year, the city surrendered it position at the top of the Knight Frank Global Cities Survey, which ranks cities according to various factors of importance to the world’s wealthy. London’s reputation has undoubtedly suffered in light of new UK tax legislation and the government’s attack on City bonuses.
“Although there are still questions over the state of the global economy, property remains a core part of the wealthy’s investment portfolios. It accounts for one third of their investments and the majority expect it to grow in value this year. Current price falls will be viewed by many as a buying opportunity, but as the data from our Prime International Residential Index shows, these windows of opportunity do not always remain open for long.”
David Poole, head of Citi Private Bank, UK commented:
"The impact of the financial crash has not been as hard on the typical ultra-high-net worth buyer of prime property. This means that many wealthy owners of property are again looking for investments. Our clients look for opportunities when everyone else is circling the wagons. Buying becomes opportunistic in a downturn, particularly as people turn to hard assets such as property when other assets experience dislocation.”
"How to buy has never been more sophisticated. There is a myriad of direct property investment options, funds and listed and unlisted companies, as well as more complicated instruments, such as derivatives, now on offer. This allows investors to build up a portfolio spread over asset classes and sectors, as well as risk and reward.”
Visit: www.knightfrank.com/wealthreport to read each article or download the entire report.
For further information, please contact:
Sadlers in Evening Standard, Algarve Property Report
Sadler´s have contributed to an article on Buying Property in the Algarve, published in the Homes and Property section in the Evening Standard on 24th March.
The article which is entitled "Homes on the Wild Frontier" highlights the benefits and competitive prices of the Western Algarve. Please click on link to read the article.
Evening Standard - 24 March 2010.pdfIphone App makes it easier to look for property in Algarve
Now it is easier than ever to search for villas and apartments in the Algarve with the new Knight Frank I phone app. If you are visiting the Algarve and want to quickly view properties for sale, simply download the app in order to view all of Sadlers properties in the Western Algarve.
Knight Frank´s Property Search App is now available from the App Store. The app enables users to search across more than 6,000 of the world’s best properties for sale or rent using their iPhone or iPod touch.
Discount Accommodation for clients wishing to view Property
Are you thinking of a short trip to the Algarve to view property? We can offer you a discount on self catering Rental Apartments
Sadler´s Property Move Office
The important news for those looking for property in the Western Algarve is that Sadler´s have moved office!
We are delighted to announce that as of Monday, 27th April Sadler’s Property, in association with Knight Frank, are moving to a new office on the beachside promenade of Praia da Luz, returning to where the Sadler´s business first started!
It will be business as usual on Rua do Poço, where we will continue to cover the key property markets of Luz, Lagos and the resorts of the Western Algarve, and offer the same professional level of service that people have come to expect from us over the years.
All our contact details will stay the same.
We look forward to welcoming you to our new office, which is located behind the very active Luz beach and promenade, improving both our visibility and accessibility for clients and colleagues alike. Please see map to view our new location. Our new address is Sadler's, Rua do Poço, Praia da Luz, Luz/Lagos 8600-192, Algarve, Portugal.