Download the Luxury Real Estate Report: REALM and Altrata Reveal the Global Footprint of the Ultra Wealthy

“Affluent families are no longer driven solely by lifestyle or prestige; they focus on security, legal reliability, and long-term strategy. Increasingly, they’re making quiet moves to place capital in jurisdictions that protect rights and offer geopolitical continuity.”

John Eric, Co-Managing Partner of The Luxury Collective (UK)

From Network to Nexus

The new International Collective Division of REALM® reflects a sophisticated evolution in luxury real estate advisory — an invitation-only cohort of cross-border specialists fluent in the nuanced needs of clients who think in currencies, not countries.

In her foreword, REALM Founder Julie Faupel sets the tone for this new era:
“Real estate is no longer simply an asset class; it is an anchor point for lifestyle, legacy, and leverage.”

These advisors are not just agents — they are private client strategists, equipped to guide the globally affluent through the complexities of tax law, residency, legacy planning, and identity preservation through property.

Data-Driven Prestige

The report profiles over 430,000 UHNW individuals with real estate holdings around the world, offering a data-rich view of where — and why — they live, invest, and connect. From Aspen to Abu Dhabi, Lisbon to London, the motivations are as nuanced as the markets.

The role of REALM® in convening these insights is more than symbolic. Its member contributions form the backbone of the report’s qualitative depth — quotes, regional perspectives, and lifestyle observations that no dataset alone could reveal.

View from the 10th-floor apartment at Seaside Plaza, Monaco. Courtesy of REALM member Wolfram Prinz von der Leyen.

Markets Redefined

While New York, Miami, and Monaco continue to dominate by footprint and density, the report also identifies lifestyle-driven markets gaining favor: Aspen, where one in four wealthy homeowners are deeply involved in philanthropic work; Lisbon, now on the radar of American UHNW buyers; and Abu Dhabi, drawing younger industrial wealth.

These aren’t just hotspots — they’re indicators of a wealth class in motion, reshaping geography with intention and influence.

REALM: The Pulse of Global Luxury Real Estate

As geopolitical currents shift and wealth becomes more borderless, REALM is defining what it means to serve today’s luxury clientele. It offers more than market access — it offers a peerage. A community where advisory excellence is table stakes and global fluency is the norm.

As John Eric, Co-Managing Partner of The Luxury Collective (UK), notes:
“Affluent families are no longer driven solely by lifestyle or prestige; they focus on security, legal reliability, and long-term strategy. Increasingly, they’re making quiet moves to place capital in jurisdictions that protect rights and offer geopolitical continuity.”
This white paper isn’t just a snapshot of the market — it’s a global signal. The next chapter of global luxury real estate belongs to those who, like REALM, lead with intelligence, discretion, and relational capital.

This white paper isn’t just a snapshot of the market — it’s a global signal. The next chapter of global luxury real estate belongs to those who, like REALM, lead with intelligence, discretion, and relational capital.

Key Highlights from the Altrata x REALM 2025 White Paper

Residential Real Estate 2025: Spotlight on the World’s Leading Markets for the Wealthy

REALM as Global Thought Leader
REALM emerges as the definitive voice in luxury property advisory, with its members providing expert insights throughout the white paper. The launch of the REALM International Collective™ reflects a new standard in cross-border, client-first real estate intelligence.

UHNW Residential Footprint by the Numbers
New York leads globally with over 33,000 ultra wealthy residents or second-home owners, followed by Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Miami. Monaco has the highest UHNW density in the world, with one UHNW individual for every 22 residents.

Rise of the Strategic Secondary Home
Miami tops the global list for UHNW second-home ownership, while Aspen and Naples (FL) boast some of the highest concentrations of ultra wealthy homeowners in the U.S.

A More Mobile, Diversified Elite
UHNW individuals now own an average of three luxury properties, with 17% holding commercial interests abroad and 14% completing higher education outside their home countries — signaling unprecedented mobility.

New Markets of Influence
Emerging destinations like Lisbon, Abu Dhabi, and Aspen show growing appeal due to their lifestyle, tax, and philanthropic alignment with UHNW values.

Real Estate as a Strategic Tool
More than an asset, luxury real estate has become a vehicle for legacy planning, lifestyle design, and global resilience, especially in the face of geopolitical and economic volatility.

Client Archetype Shift
The UHNW client of today “thinks in currencies, not countries,” as REALM Founder Julie Faupel notes. They demand advisory-level guidance — not transactions — and expect fluency across tax jurisdictions, cultural nuance, and lifestyle dynamics.

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