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More than 15.5 Million Affluent Households Across the Globe Are in the Market for Residential Real Estate Over Next Three Years

A comprehensive study of the world's affluent households by Luxury Portfolio International® (LPI), the luxury marketing division of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, the largest global network of premier locally branded residential real estate brokerage firms, revealed compelling metrics on the demand for residential real estate among the world's wealthiest.


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Mar 17, 2021, 08:00 ET

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TAMPA, Fla., March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A comprehensive study of the world's affluent households by Luxury Portfolio International® (LPI), the luxury marketing division of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, the largest global network of premier locally branded residential real estate brokerage firms, revealed compelling metrics on the demand for residential real estate among the world's wealthiest.

The just-released study, State of Luxury Real Estate, focused on consumers in the top 1%-5% income bracket of 17 countries, representing more than 30 million households. It was conducted by the Affluent Consumer Research Company, full-service market research and voice-of-the-customer organization, specializing in high-income and high-asset consumers around the world.

“We are seeing that trend on the West Coast of Florida and throughout the entire state. As work remotely becomes the new norm we anticipate buyers will continue to migrate to our region from northern states,” added Bob Glaser, President and CEO of Smith and Associates Real Estate.

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As detailed within the report, of the 30 million+ households represented, more than 15.5 million will be in the market for residential real estate over the next three years. Conversely, the report also revealed that demand for purchasing residential real estate by this sector far exceeds the number of sellers, with slightly more than 10 million looking to list their home for sale.

The more than five-million-home gap between those interested in purchasing and those interested in selling creates a seller's market within the overall high-end residential real estate market. The implication of this lopsided market is near-term price increases and greater demand for new development. With the increased competition across the country, there is heightened importance on strategic sales relationships through programs like Luxury Portfolio, to find additional inventory for prospective home buying clientele. Real estate companies like Smith & Associates Real Estate in Tampa Bay will be leveraging these relationships for inventory opportunities to help find the right home for the discerning buyer.

Highlights from State of Luxury Real Estate include:

  • While real estate prices vary dramatically from country to country, a viable luxury threshold is homes in excess of US $1 million. Of the 15.5 million consumers who indicated interest in purchasing residential real estate, 66% of that segment (10.3 million consumers) noted a desire to purchase a residence valued at US $1 million or more over the next three years.
  • Real estate is the leading investment category of the day, with luxury buyer sentiment a strong 'buy,' and a low inclination to 'sell.'
  • One-quarter of global luxury buyers have an investment or a rental property in mind for their next purchase.
  • New construction in newly developed neighborhoods is the No. 1 global preference and it commands the highest price among the luxury buyer segment.
  • The pandemic has impacted homes at all price levels, including the luxury sector, with trends borne from quarantining including adjusting to all members of the household working from home; a heightened need for self-reliance at home; and recognition that spontaneity brings a welcomed break. For the most part, all three circumstances can be addressed within a luxury home setting.
  • International luxury buyers cite non-financial reasons to live abroad, with education and COVID-19 responses influencing their motivation for a golden passport, specifically for buyers in Mexico, India, China, and post-Brexit United Kingdom.
  • Specific to the UK, they lead Europe in interest in acquiring property outside of the UK, as well as a second passport.
  • Luxury buyers are planning for extended shelter-in-place scenarios for themselves, family and guests. Expectations are high that over the coming year, more time will be spent at home, with about half of luxury buyers seeking a residence with accommodations for long-term guests. Whatever their individual reason, the result is preparation for non-household members to shelter with them. The luxury customer is more interested in high-quality offerings and customer service than low price. The ultra-luxury segment values brands that feature corporate citizenship, reputation and loyalty.
  • While real estate as an industry has had significant technological disruptors such as online agencies over the past few years, luxury buyers overwhelmingly prefer to work with a traditional brokerage firm. 70% of luxury buyers noted as much, with 19% noting they would work with an online agency.
  • Luxury buyers are bullish on the residential real estate market. 45% of those surveyed believe that it is getting stronger (more buyers) -- compared to 31% who believe that it is softer (these results are impacted by in-market, in-country specifics).
  • 60% of affluent consumers expect an increase in their current home's value, primarily in the 1% to 10% range.
  • 50% of luxury buyers believe that now is a good time to buy real estate, being the number one result in the survey -- beating out stocks, private equity and gold, among others.
  • More than one-half of ultra-luxury buyers (52%) perceive their current home value to have risen by more than 10%, perhaps incenting them to trade up or add to their portfolio.
  • As to an outlook for 2021, barring unforeseen economic or geopolitical issues, a record number of affluent households will be in market to acquire, especially within the luxury segment.

"It is clear that affluent residential real estate buyers see opportunities within their respective markets," said Mickey Alam Khan, president of Luxury Portfolio International®. "We are noting a surge in buyers throughout many markets worldwide, where it continues to be a seller's market in the luxury space vis-à-vis the previous year. We expect that trend to continue through 2021 – as well as the next couple of years -- as buyers rush into the market. The ultra-luxury buyer perspective is that the current climate is getting stronger. In many markets, we see home values going up, and there is more interest in prime property."

"We are seeing that trend on the West Coast of Florida and throughout the entire state. As work remotely becomes the new norm we anticipate buyers will continue to migrate to our region from northern states," added Bob Glaser, President and CEO of Smith and Associates Real Estate.

"Real estate is an increasingly sensible investment at a time when financial and alternative investments appear potentially disconnected from traditional success indicators, like revenue and profit," said Chandler Mount, CEO of Affluent Consumer Research Co., the study's author, and research partner for Luxury Portfolio International®. "Many luxury buyers all over the world share this sentiment, and the implication is a lot of money flowing into real estate in the coming year."

"Investment sentiment toward real estate is positive and outstrips other forms of financial investment," concluded Alam Khan. "This bodes well for developers and resellers, along with sister industries, such as home design, art, and furniture."

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About Luxury Portfolio International® (LPI)
LPI (luxuryportfolio.com) is the luxury marketing division of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, the largest global network of premier locally branded firms dominated by many of the world's most powerful, independent luxury brands. LPI attracts a global audience of visitors from over 200 countries/territories every month and markets more than 50,000 luxury homes annually. Well Connected.™
Source: Luxury Portfolio International®, Contact: [email protected]

About Smith & Associates Real Estate
Founded in 1969, Smith & Associates Real Estate is Tampa Bay's largest independent and locally-owned real estate brokerage, with a commitment to exceptional service and superior market knowledge. Deeply embedded in the community and comprised of six strategically located offices in the Tampa Bay area, 280 associates, an annual sales volume of $1.6 billion, and over 2,660 transactions a year. Smith & Associates Real Estate is the number one luxury brokerage firm of $1M+ residences with 15.4% of the market share and an average price of $1.87M* (*average of luxury transactions as of December 31, 2020). The company completes seven transactions per day and is a nationally recognized leader in the Real Estate industry.

For more information on Smith & Associates Real Estate, please visit smithandassociates.com.

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SOURCE Luxury Portfolio International® (LPI)

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