Research
The price of living well: New research ranks the most expensive cities for HNWIs
'Living well' is now more affordable in European cities than in American and Asian counterparts, says Swiss bank Julius Baer.
Riverside Rules: House prices near inland waterways outperform seaside locations
Jackson-Stops has taken a deep dive into waterside property price premiums, highlighting a sharp increase in values over the last five years.
Property service charges have risen by an average of 52% in the last five years
Service charges surged as improved fire safety measures were introduced in the wake of the 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Children of the Revolution: How the Millennial & Gen Z generation have impacted the luxury property sector
'The rise in private wealth amongst the Millennial and Gen Z generation has the potential to completely re-shape luxury property for the future,' say members of the Luxury Property Forum as they identify…
Aging populations mean ‘prime of life’ buyers to drive global top-end property markets over the next decade
"Populations that are getting older also tend to be getting wealthier," says Savills as it highlights implications for residential markets around the world.
Who run the world? Global luxury property market ‘is undergoing a significant transformation’ as demographics shift
More than half the world's luxury homeowners under 35 are women, according to a new survey.
Dubai leads global super-prime sales bounce, as £10mn+ deals falter in London
International super-prime property market activity 'slowed noticeably' last year, says Knight Frank - but things perked up again at the start of 2023.
Global HNWI population & wealth sees biggest decline in over a decade
The super-rich are now prioritising wealth preservation rather than wealth creation, says CapGemini.
Move over Mayfair: Knightsbridge market ‘finally turns a corner’ as apartment living makes a comeback
Harrods Estates highlights a resurgent super-prime market around its famous namesake department store, with buying and development activity outpacing pre-pandemic levels.
Commutable London grows: How improved transport & work-from-home trends have expanded the capital’s commuter map
'Transport improvements in London have opened up new areas for workers in Central London to live, leading to a shift in buyer and renter behaviour,' says Foxtons' lettings chief.
Estate agents highlight ‘challenging landscape’ as more deals fall through
43% of estate agents believe a property market recovery will come next year; 29% believe it will happen in 2023, while 28% don’t believe it will happen in the near future.
London’s North-South divide closes as south-of-the-river property markets outperform
'The North’s house price dominance over the South might not last forever,' says Benham and Reeves, as London's southern boroughs see more residential property transactions and higher rates of price growth…