Global Intelligence Report • May 2026

The Borderless Decade

By Julie Faupel, Founder and CEO, REALM Global

A global perspective of cross-border wealth, global luxury buyers, and the markets reshaping the future of luxury real estate.

Luxury real estate is entering a new era. Capital is moving across borders more fluidly than ever, wealth holders are changing, and entirely new markets are emerging as global destinations. Drawing on the latest intelligence and market research, The Borderless Decade explores the structural shifts shaping where luxury buyers are going—and where opportunity may emerge next.

The next chapter of luxury real estate is increasingly borderless

The modern luxury buyer is no longer defined by a single market, a single residence, or even a single country. Today’s high-net-worth individuals are purchasing globally, prioritizing lifestyle ecosystems, mobility, wellness, and long-term value over traditional geographic boundaries.

This report examines the trends influencing where luxury real estate capital is moving—and the markets, developments, and buyer behaviors likely to shape the next twenty-four months.

Inside this Report

The Borderless Buyer
How globally mobile buyers are reshaping demand across luxury markets.

The Shape of New Wealth
How changing demographics and generational wealth transfer are influencing luxury purchasing behavior.

Two Markets Open
Why emerging policy shifts in New Zealand and the United Kingdom matter to global real estate advisors.

The New Logic of Branded Residences
How lifestyle ecosystems, wellness, and long-term experiences are changing the luxury residential landscape.

The 24-Month Map
Markets positioned for structural growth, resilience, and international demand.

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“The movement of wealth this decade is not simply changing markets—it is changing the way advisors think about relationships, geography, and opportunity itself. The luxury buyer is increasingly global, mobile, and connected in ways our industry was never originally designed to serve.”

Julie Faupel
Founder & CEO, REALM Global

Global Luxury Real Estate By The Numbers

The Numbers Behind the Moment

713,626

Global UHNW individuals in 2026

$84T

Projected UHNW wealth by 2030

1 in 5

UHNW individuals globally are foreign-born

142,000

Projected international wealth relocations

$4.6T

Projected real estate wealth transfer to Gen X and Millennials

About REALM Intelligence

REALM Intelligence explores the intersection of global wealth movement, luxury real estate, and the evolving behaviors shaping tomorrow’s markets.

Built by luxury advisors, for luxury advisors, REALM combines global research, market signals, and member intelligence to identify patterns and opportunities before they become widely recognized.

Areas of focus include:

  • Cross-border wealth movement
  • Global luxury market trends
  • Lifestyle and affinity intelligence
  • Branded residences and development ecosystems
  • Buyer behavior and demographic shifts
  • Emerging market opportunities

500+ Advisors  •  150+ Brands  •  40+ States  •  18+ Countries

Because luxury real estate no longer operates market by market. It increasingly operates as an interconnected global ecosystem.