Global Buyer Survey 2020

The Knight Frank Global Buyer Survey analyses the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on property markets and, in particular, on residential buyers’ attitudes around the world. The survey, representing the views of over 700 clients across 44 countries highlights that:

• The UK, Spain and France, are the top three locations for those considering a move abroad post-Covid-19

• Improved access to quality of healthcare is now the second most important motive behind a property purchase

• Buyers expect property prices to decline over the next 12 months, although 53% of respondents say their budget has remained the same or increased since the start of the crisis

• Over a quarter of respondents say they are more likely to buy a second home as a result of the pandemic

• Over half of respondents have either travelled abroad already or will do so within three months of borders reopening