Pam Golding Properties extends global reach - launches office in Paris.

Insight: Now is the time for the property sector to re-think risk.

The geopolitical landscape is a treacherous one, with many global economic powerhouses being exposed to a variety of risks seemingly around every corner.

Last year’s consumer spend left a lot to be desired. The fluctuating rand, economy as well as the political landscape may have affected the bottom lines of many retailers and shopping centres alike.

"With the start of the Six Nations Championship, we decided to take a timely comparative analysis of the prime capital city residential performance for each of the competing nations", Knight Frank says.

The report released by global property consultancy Knight Frank LLP, shows that South African buyers outperformed buyers from far wealthier countries such as Germany, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and Canada over the past 3 years.