The Residence Report
2026/27
Welcome to The Residence Report – the global perspective on luxury residential development.
Record wealth creation, ever greater mobility and a widening cast of brands are carrying luxury residential development into new territory.
The 2026/27 Residence Report tracks this fast-evolving market: the growth of resort destinations, the rise of non-hotel luxury operators, and wellness moving from amenity to infrastructure. This year’s report makes one point plain: the sector’s next chapter will be defined by diversity of location, of brand, and of what buyers are really paying for.
Data
Covering nearly 1,800 schemes across 90 countries
Our latest annual Global Branded Residence Survey reveals a diversifying picture, as mobile wealth drives the emergence of a new set of luxury residential markets.
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The Global Branded Residence Survey 2026: expanding into new territories
Explore the growing reach of branded residences, with more developments outside cities in coastal and ski resort markets.
09 September 2026
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Go with the flow: wealth mobility and the rising demand for global luxury real estate
Rising flight volumes, growing wealth and changing buyer priorities are broadening the range of residential markets attracting interest.
09 September 2026
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Wider horizons: global luxury property markets move beyond traditional wealth hubs
Discover how global luxury property markets are evolving as UHNWIs drive demand in lifestyle destinations and emerging wealth hubs.
09 September 2026
Digest
Who’s doing what worldwide
Including Europe’s search for sites, London’s new era, Abu Dhabi’s continued rise, America’s wealth machine, Asia-Pacific’s shifting picture and Brisbane’s time to shine.
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Europe’s prime space race: unlocking the next generation of luxury homes
Scarce sites and rising demand are pushing Europe’s luxury residential developers towards office conversions and new destinations.
09 September 2026
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London’s next big thing: a new era for super-prime development
St John’s Wood Square offers a glimpse of London’s next development cycle, while being among the last schemes of its scale.
09 September 2026
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The Gulf’s rising star: Abu Dhabi’s luxury property market gains momentum
A growing wealth ecosystem is supporting luxury housing demand amid wider geopolitical tensions across the Gulf.
09 September 2026
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All the bells and whistles: America’s luxury property boom
Record wealth is concentrating demand at the top of US residential markets, raising expectations for design, service and amenities.
09 September 2026
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Into new territories: Asia-Pacific’s luxury property markets evolve
Rising wealth, changing buyer preferences and global brands are pushing Asia-Pacific’s luxury residential market into new territory.
09 September 2026
Trends
How to be special in an age of abundance
Cain’s CEO on the transcendent power of brand, members’ clubs head for the countryside, wellness gets built in and the latest flavours in drinking and dining.
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The new scarcity defining luxury residential development today
Luxury residential developments are moving beyond amenities as buyers seek authenticity, belonging and exceptional experiences.
09 September 2026
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Branded residences are reaching new heights in luxury real estate
Branded residences command premium prices as wealth migration, luxury brands and experience-led living reshape real estate.
10 September 2026
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Clubs go country: how private members' clubs are making rural moves
Luxury members’ clubs are moving to the countryside, boosting property demand, wellness living and rural luxury appeal.
10 September 2026
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Wellness, rebuilt: how branded residences are laying the foundations for longer, healthier lives
Wellness is moving beyond the spa as longevity, nature and community become part of the structure of luxury residential living.
10 September 2026
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A taste of place: how food and drink are shaping luxury residential developments
Recognised restaurants, local flavours and useful neighbourhood venues are helping luxury developments build identity and community.
10 September 2026
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Definitions and data
Ultra-high-net-worth individual – someone with a net worth of US$30 million or more.
The most desirable and most expensive property in a given location, generally defined as the top 5% of each market by value. Prime markets often have a significant international bias in terms of buyer profile.
The Prime Global Cities Index (PGCI) is a valuation-based index, tracking the movement of prime residential prices across 46 cities worldwide using data from our global research network. The index tracks nominal prices in local currency.
Knight Frank’s Global Super-Prime Intelligence (GSPI) report provides a unique quarterly snapshot of US$10million+ residential sales conditions across 12 key global markets.
All exchanges rates calculated as at 1 August 2026.
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