Global Prime Market Index 2025 S

JamesEdition’s proprietary index ranks 38 global destinations by demand intensity, momentum, and supply conditions, revealing where buyer interest is deepening and opportunity is forming.

28 Jan 2026 | By JamesEdition

Welcome to the first edition of the Global Prime Market Index, JamesEdition’s new perspective on how the world’s leading luxury real estate markets are performing today, and where momentum is forming next.

In an increasingly global and mobile wealth environment, performance is no longer defined solely by price levels, but by how demand, supply, and momentum interact across markets.

This report is built on JamesEdition’s proprietary buyer demand and active inventory data, offering a view of the market grounded in real behavior rather than sentiment alone.

Eric Finnas Dahlstrom

CEO of JamesEdition

As global mobility increases, the way value is assessed across markets is fundamentally changing. Today’s high-end property market is shaped by buyers who think globally, move freely, and compare destinations with ease. Cities, resort regions, and lifestyle-led destinations now compete side by side, evaluated through a wider lens than price alone. Lifestyle drives value as much as investment. Rising demand often signals future strength earlier than price levels alone. And buyer behavior reveals where capital is moving before it appears in sales data. This index reflects how the market works today: global in reach, local in drivers, and shaped by specific destination dynamics rather than broad averages.