Liam Bailey: Eight key themes from The Wealth Report 2025
The Editor of Knight Frank's flagship research publication, Liam Bailey, summarises some of the big trends & ideas featured in this year's Wealth Report - from American domination and shifts in global buying power, to rising demand for real estate and a pause on luxury investment.
‘No realistic challenge’ to American wealth dominance as global HNW headcount rises 4.4%
The rich continue to get richer - but the UK is now home to just 2.4% of the world's high net worth individuals, according to Knight Frank's flagship annual research publication, The Wealth Report.
What $1mn buys where: How prime residential buying power has shifted in the last decade
Knight Frank flags a remarkable shift in London's fortunes on the global luxury property stage.
From Downtown Dubai to the Garden of England: The world’s hottest luxury property markets in 2025
Knight Frank’s global teams highlight ten prime resi locations set to outperform this year - including two British surprises.
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PrimeResi has surveyed 50 industry leaders, including estate agency owners, sales brokers, buying agents, luxury developers, financiers, legal advisors, and more.
PCL agency co-founder joins UK Sotheby’s International Realty
George Vernon has taken up a Consultant Senior Lettings Director role at the luxury brokerage.
London estate agency announces major recruitment drive
Dexters wants to take on 200 new recruits via its Training Academy in 2026.
Buyer sought for £100mn-GDV luxury resi project in Mayfair
Agents are expecting global interest in the ‘oven-ready’ development opp on Upper Grosvenor Street.
Knight Frank appoints Head of Short Lets amid expansion drive
The high-profile agency is looking to ramp up its presence in the short-term rental market.
In Pictures: Touring a revamped Rutland Gardens townhouse with Rolls-Royce links
Design studio Taylor Howes completes a two-year reimagining of a storied Knightsbridge residence - which is now up for sale at nearly £17mn.
‘Ambassadorial’ St John’s Wood townhouse sells for £11.5mn
A £3.25mn price cut did the trick for the Grade II listed pile on Hamilton Terrace.
In Pictures: £27mn Rossetti-inspired penthouse launches at Marylebone Square
Marquee unit at long-running PCL project has been named after Christina Rossetti - and is being sold with a first edition collection of poems by the celebrated romantic writer.
American investment boom could ‘lift London house prices’ by up to 3%
Top-end mortgage broker reports a spike in transatlantic enquiries following the recent US State Visit.
Savills cuts mainstream house price forecasts again
Average property values likely to increase by 22.2% over the next five years, say analysts, as regional price divides narrow.
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