The 6 major cities where property prices are going to rise the most

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6. (Joint) London, UK — Home prices in Britain's capital city are only forecasted to rise by 2% because despite the huge housing shortage, "a rise in transaction costs, political risk around the Mayoral election, and on-going affordability" muted Knight Frank's forecast.

6. (Joint) London, UK — Home prices in Britain's capital city are only forecasted to rise by 2% because despite the huge housing shortage, "a rise in transaction costs, political risk around the Mayoral election, and on-going affordability" muted Knight Frank's forecast.
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6. (Joint) Miami, US— Knight Frank actually cut its growth forecast for the coastal city to 2% for this year, from 4% in 2015, because the weakened US dollar against key South American currencies and the euro will hit demand.

6. (Joint) Miami, US— Knight Frank actually cut its growth forecast for the coastal city to 2% for this year, from 4% in 2015, because the weakened US dollar against key South American currencies and the euro will hit demand.

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4. (Joint) Monaco — Residential property prices are set to grow by 5% this year, mainly because the world's wealthiest people have to compete for space in this tiny principality.

4. (Joint) Monaco — Residential property prices are set to grow by 5% this year, mainly because the world's wealthiest people have to compete for space in this tiny principality.

4. (Joint) New York, US — The financial capital of the US is set to grow by the same amount as of 2015 but Knight Frank noted that "demand for New York’s luxury homes cooled from the frenetic pace observed in 2013 and 2014."

4. (Joint) New York, US — The financial capital of the US is set to grow by the same amount as of 2015 but Knight Frank noted that "demand for New York’s luxury homes cooled from the frenetic pace observed in 2013 and 2014."

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2. Shanghai, China — Knight Frank predict house prices rising by 4% but it stuck a major warning over the risks consumer face over slower than expected country growth dampening a rise.

2. Shanghai, China — Knight Frank predict house prices rising by 4% but it stuck a major warning over the risks consumer face over slower than expected country growth dampening a rise.

1. Sydney, Australia — The city's residential property prices are set to grow by 10% in 2016. However, Knight Frank noted that Sydney is experiencing a price growth slowdown from 2015's 15% because "Australia’s economic slowdown, weaker stock market performance in recent months, and the introduction of foreign investment fees" are starting to hurt.

1. Sydney, Australia — The city's residential property prices are set to grow by 10% in 2016. However, Knight Frank noted that Sydney is experiencing a price growth slowdown from 2015's 15% because "Australia’s economic slowdown, weaker stock market performance in recent months, and the introduction of foreign investment fees" are starting to hurt.

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