The world’s ‘Very High Net Worth’ population surged in 2019
The number of "very rich" people (not merely wealthy, but not ultra-wealthy either) escalated by 10% in 2019 - a sharp acceleration from 2018's meagre 1% growth rate...
The global billionaire population grew by 8.5% in 2019, reaching an all-time high
Over 10% of the world's billionaires have donated something towards the fight against Covid-19 so far, according to some research by Wealth-X.
153 $10m+ sales worth $3.2bn: How the world’s super-prime markets fared under lockdowns
Activity may have plunged, but global super-prime property markets "outperformed expectations" under lockdown, reports Knight Frank, with 153 sales going through above $10m since March.
Ranked: The world’s most expensive cities for wealthy residents
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Savills expands super-prime lettings operation; recruits new North London chief
Isabella Birch Reynardson's specialist division is expanding into high-value regional rental markets, while Stevie Walmesley has moved from DDRE to lead the team in North London.
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Major-league luxury real estate brand sets sights on Europe & beyond; high-profile alliance with UK-based Knight Frank 'mutually concluded' after 15 years.
Super-prime specialists join ‘London’s original brokerage house’
The London Broker signs ex-Lodha star Philippa Bromley-Martin & Cannes-based luxury specialist Jez Moore as platform expands internationally.
John D Wood & Co adds five-branch agency in SW London
Well-known firm with operations in Battersea, Balham, Fulham & Clapham joins prime agency's expanding 'family of brands'.
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Global buyers drive $115mn bidding at luxury property auction in London
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