1、RESEARCHSPOTLIGHTWORLD CITIES PRIME RESIDENTIAL INDEXFEBRUARY 20262026 World Cities Prime Residential Index01 GLOBAL OVERVIEWDespite global uncertainty in 2025,prime residentialmarkets remained steadyPages 2-3 02 CAPITAL VALUE FORECASTSHow will supply shortages and uncertainty impact performance in
2、2026?Pages 4-603 CAPITAL VALUESExplore what regional divergence is looking likegloballyPages 7-9 04 RENTSRental properties remain in demand in a higher interest rate environmentPages 10-12 05 YIELDSStrong rental performance continues to support positive yieldsPage 13 06 BUY.HOLD.SELLWhat are the tru
3、e costs associated with buying,holding and selling property globally?Page 14CONTENTSPrime residential markets showed resilience in 2025,despite ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty.What stood out was the enduring global appetite for exceptional homes.Limited supply,steadycross-border c
4、apital and the continued appeal ofvibrant city living supported performance across manykey markets.Prime values rose 1.8%in 2025 and rental growth reached 2.2%.Cities such as Tokyo,Seoul,Dubai,Amsterdam and Cape Town led global performance,thanks to constrained prime stock,rising international inter
5、est and strong lifestylecredentials.Across Europe,activity is picking up as stabilising conditions draw buyers back.Meanwhile,Dubai continues to go from strength to strength,supported by its global connectivity and exceptional quality of life.Cities across Asia are also performing well,supported by
6、domestic and international demand.These regions illustrate the breadth and dynamism of todays global prime residentiallandscape.As inflation eases and policy shifts unfold,understanding the fundamentals of the worlds leading cities will be key to navigating the prime residential markets of 2026andbe