Research
New York dominates the world’s UHNW real estate scene, while London ‘stands out as a second-home destination’
New York is the top global city for the world's wealthy, according to new analysis by research house Wealth-X, with "a significant lead" over other hubs.
‘An unusual year’: Britain’s pandemic property market in nine charts
The ONS has produced a series of charts that illustrate what happened to the property market in 2020, from national price inflation rates to a growing preference for larger homes.
Tracking down England’s top 40 ‘have it all’ villages
Savills' research team has scoured the country to identify 40 villages – the top five in each English region – that “have it all” for those looking to swap city living for the country life.
Borough by Borough: London living in 7 heatmaps
CBRE has measured seven metrics to map London's housing and lifestyle hotspots.
Branded residences prove resilient as more luxury lifestyle brands enter the property world
The branded residences sector is "more diversified than ever before", declares Savills, as new players from the fashion, culinary, celebrity and design world muscle-in on an area traditionally dominated…
UK super-rich hit hardest by Covid-19, as combined UHNWI wealth slumps by a fifth
The richest people on earth seem to be weathering the Coronavirus storm rather well, according to the latest World Wealth Report from Wealth-X.
What does the future of the prime residence look like? Exploring the impact of Covid-19 on luxury property development
Knight Frank has looked into how Covid-19 is accelerating design trends and impacting housing delivery, suggesting some key evolutions for the future of the global prime residence.
Londoners on the move: How ‘rebalancing priorities’ are influencing the decisions of four key London buyer types
Savills' research team has profiled four key London buyer types and how their changing wants and needs are impacting the prime residential markets.
Ranked: The world’s top 15 ‘Luxury Cities’
New York, Tokyo and Hong Kong are the top global cities for luxury living, according to a new index by HNW research house Wealth X.
‘Things will never be the same’: International HNW investors anticipate ‘permanent lifestyle shifts’ due to the pandemic
UBS has surveyed a few thousand wealthy investors around the globe to identify a series of emerging trends, including strong intentions to move either closer to family or to less populated areas.
What buyers want now: Top town & country buying agents compare notes on post-lockdown demand trends
Two top buying agents - one focused on prime London, and one on prime country houses - reveal what is on their clients' most-wanted lists.
Exploring London’s 75% park-view property price premium
New prime property with park views command a 34% price premium globally, says Knight Frank, rising to 75% for a view of one of London's Royal Parks.