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THE GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON PRIME PROPERTY & INVESTMENT�2021 15TH EDITION

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In the middle of a global pandemic and the related economic crisis, why should we be interested in the wealthy?

Markets, assets, wealth

Broad canvas

What is happening and what motivates, impact

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Wealth represented by our survey

$3.3 tn

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The world’s 2020 UHNW population,

up 2.4% in a year

521,700

The global response to the pandemic supported the wealthy

WSM, pandemic unique

Recession, support boosted assets

Diversification, equity and property

5 yr Asia, Europe 2nd, but what do?

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…of UHNWs planning to apply for

a second passport or citizenship

24%

Less global but the wealthy still want options

Assess and pandemic highlighted

Less global 84% travel less, traffic down

Push and pull – options as limited

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Average growth in prime global house prices in 2020

1.9%

House prices are rising because of the pandemic, not despite it

Mobility and reassessment

Who hasn’t thought?

KEA

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…of global buyers have bought a new home with a fifth of those which haven’t planning to

19%

We predicted the residential mini-boom will continue through 2021

Where now?

26% looking, this bought and fifth looking to

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Are more inclined to buy in cities, 33% in suburbs

38%

Long live the city

Search for space yes but not detriment

45 cities in PIRI doubled Q2 8%

Revised forecasts – London positive , moderate

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…of UHNWIs are planning to invest in

real estate in 2021

25%

Expect more private investment in property

Not just residential

Significant appetite

Volatile inflation and yields - AD

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… sales price premiums for green – rated buildings

8-18%

ESG gap

ESG a key theme but education lacking

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Continuing to expand knowledge

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The pandemic has created significant disruption, but the policy response has boosted investment and innovation opportunities

Disruption and opp like no other

Started and continue to follow

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