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Luxury property market research
Tracking the assets, locations and behaviours defining wealth – from prime property to passion investments.
Our research provides a definitive view of the prime property market, luxury collectibles and the shifting consumption patterns of the world's wealthiest individuals.
Our flagship Wealth Report, now in its 20th year, tracks prime residential prices across 100 markets alongside the luxury asset classes shaping portfolios, from art and watches to classic cars and fine wine.
From UHNWIs and family offices to private banks, luxury brands and investors, our research is trusted by those shaping and following global luxury markets.
Key insights on luxury from The Wealth Report
The assets and collectibles capturing the hearts as well as the heads of wealthy investors.
The Wealth Report
The transformation economy: what does shifting luxury spending look like?
We’ve looked at how indulgence is evolving, now we see it in practice with three cases highlighting the shift in luxury spending.
23 April 2026
The Wealth Report
The Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index: luxury holds steady
The results of the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index suggest luxury collectibles are finding their footing again.
23 April 2026
The Wealth Report
Superyachts and private jets: the upward mobility of the wealthy
As mobility becomes ever more important to the wealthy, we navigate the latest superyacht and private jet trends.
23 April 2026
The Wealth Report
London’s Chelsea neighbourhood: a curated collaboration
Hugh Seaborn, CEO of The Cadogan Estate, measures his plan for London’s Chelsea in generations. We talk to him about his long view approach.
23 April 2026
The Wealth Report
Conspicuous taste: the art of collecting
Collector and CEO of Global Street Art, Lee Bofkin believes the value of collecting lies not in money, but in taste, knowledge and time.
23 April 2026
The Wealth Report
After the gold rush: today’s art market in focus
We reflect on the past 20 years of the art market, highlight today’s opportunities, and explore the shifting attitudes of new collectors.
23 April 2026
Luxury Market Digest
Exploring the leading luxury real estate and lifestyle destinations attracting the world’s high-net-worth buyers.
Prime residential
The Bahamas Luxury Market Digest
The Bahamas has cemented its position as one of the Caribbean’s most dynamic luxury destinations, offering an exceptional blend of accessibility, heritage, and liveability. This report explores the archipelago’s prime property market.
25 November 2025
Prime residential
Barbados luxury market digest
Barbados has evolved from a seasonal retreat into a year-round base for high-net-worth buyers seeking lifestyle and investment opportunities. This report examines the island’s luxury property market, new development activity, and the rise of branded residences, while exploring how its refined social scene, strong infrastructure, and welcoming community continue to underpin global appeal.
10 November 2025
Prime residential
St Barts Luxury market digest
St Barts remains one of the world’s most exclusive residential and lifestyle destinations. This report explores the island’s luxury property market, profiles significant new openings, and highlights the evolving lifestyle offer – from fine dining and beach clubs to wellness and design-led experiences – that continues to attract global high-net-worth buyers.
21 October 2025
The Global Branded Residence Survey 2025
For this year’s Global Branded Residence Survey, we assessed the portfolios of nearly 80 luxury brands, from major established hotel groups such as Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton to more recent non-hotel entrants including Bentley and Aston Martin.
More than 1,000 live and pipeline schemes were reviewed across 83 countries, revealing an increasingly diverse sector in growth mode.
Our latest research
Residential
From Seoul to Shanghai, LVMH goes local
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
28 January 2026
Prime residential
The Wealth Report: Los Angeles’ luxury housing market
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Los Angeles’ luxury housing market—one of the world’s largest super‑prime residential hubs, currently ranking third globally for $10‑million‑plus sales.
19 January 2026
Prime residential
What’s driving the uptick in the global fine wine market?
In our latest Intelligence Talks episode, Liam Bailey, Global Head of Research at Knight Frank, is joined by Tom Burchfield, Head of Market Intelligence at Liv-ex, the world’s leading fine wine exchange. They unpack a challenging three-year period for the Liv-ex 100, why Tuscany has shown resilience, and what the recent rebound could mean for the end of the downturn.
19 December 2025
Prime residential
A mortgage market price war and a recovery in fine wine prices
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
19 December 2025
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