10 Hot Housing Markets the Ultra-Wealthy Will Be Flocking To in 2026 and Beyond
The world’s wealthiest buyers can live anywhere, but where they choose signals which luxury real estate markets are heating up next. The 2026 Knight Frank Wealth Report identified the global housing markets expected to outperform among high-net-worth buyers, from established hubs like New York City to under-the-radar destinations gaining momentum.
Here are the 10 housing markets the ultra-wealthy are expected to buy into next.
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1. Via Veneto, Rome, Italy
Price for a fully-renovated 328-square-foot apartment: $1.2 million
Price for a five-bedroom villa: $19 million+
Why wealthy buyers are targeting it: A polished, cosmopolitan lifestyle anchored by culture, luxury hospitality and Rome’s ongoing revival
2. Deia, Mallorca, Spain
Price for a two-bedroom village home: $2.4 million+
Price for a four-bedroom villa with a pool and sea views: $8 million+
Why wealthy buyers are targeting it: Lots of sunlight, crystalline coves and a vibrant community with real character
3. Dalefield, Queenstown, New Zealand
Price for a modern home on an estate: $3 million-$5 million
Why wealthy buyers are targeting it: Space, privacy and sweeping alpine views, with easy access to Queenstown’s year-round amenities and infrastructure
4. Lake Como, Italy
Price for a three-bedroom apartment: $2 million-$5 million
Price for a four- or five-bedroom villa with direct lake frontage: $14 million-$18 million
Why wealthy buyers are targeting it: Privacy and prestige in one of Europe’s most iconic waterfront settings
5. St-Martin-de-Belleville, French Alps
Price for a three-bedroom apartment: $1.1 million+
Price for a four-bedroom chalet: $1.8 million+
Why wealthy buyers are targeting it: A refined, authentic alpine community known for its high quality of life
6. Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York City, United States
Price for a new condo or pre-war residence: $3,000-$7,000+ per square foot
Price for a townhouse in need of renovation: $2,500-$3,000 per square foot
Price for a turnkey townhouse: $4,000 per square foot
Why wealthy buyers are targeting it: World-class museums and dining, private members’ clubs and high-end boutiques set among picturesque, tree-lined streets
7. Silberkuste, Zurich, Switzerland
Price for a two-bedroom apartment: $1.9 million+
Price for a prime waterfront villa: $25 million+
Why wealthy buyers are targeting it: A refined yet laidback lifestyle centered on swimming, sailing and fine dining at longtime hotspots like Chez Fritz and Tracht
8. Chelsea, London, United Kingdom
Price for a two-bedroom apartment: $875,000-$2.7 million
Price for a three-bedroom house: $2.7 million-$5 million
Price for a larger family house: $7.4 million-$13.4 million
Why wealthy buyers are targeting it: A genteel yet bohemian atmosphere in a traditional residential neighborhood with stunning architecture
9. Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Price for a modern two-bedroom waterfront apartment: $1.5 million+
Price for a four-bedroom detached home close to the bay: $2 million+
Why wealthy buyers are targeting it: Sweeping views across Corio Bay and a vibrant, walkable waterfront
10. Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, United States
Typical home prices: $2,000-$2,500 per square foot
Why wealthy buyers are targeting it: Coastal tranquility near L.A., offering space and views without the city’s intensity
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