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
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153 $10m+ sales worth $3.2bn: How the world’s super-prime markets fared under lockdowns
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Aldar-owned London Square has chalked-up another planning win.
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Italian design platform lands in London with Embassy Gardens penthouse
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REDD appoints new director to lead private client growth drive
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‘Ultra-rare’ triplex penthouse offers vast ‘blank canvas’ above Chelsea Waterfront
The trophy home atop Tower East is being offered for sale in shell condition.
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Thumbs-up for major new canal-side neighbourhood in RBKC
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