Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, Malta, St. Kitts & Nevis, Singapore, and Switzerland are top tax havens offering benefits like tax reduction, friendly tax laws, privacy, convenience, and asset protection for high-net-worth individuals. Sotheby’s International Realty Second Annual Luxury Trend Report for the Year revealed luxury real estate trends. The new report identified the trends … Read more
London Luxury-Home Prices Rise as Foreign Buyers Seek Haven Luxury-home prices in central London gained for the 15th consecutive month in January as overseas investors seeking to protect their wealth competed for the few properties for sale, the London-based broker Knight Frank LLP said to Bloomberg. Values of houses and apartments costing an average of … Read more
London Luxury Home Prices Increase to Record as Foreigners Dominate Market London’s luxury-home values have accelerated this year as wealthy individuals seek a haven for their money in areas such as Belgravia, Knightsbridge and Mayfair. Values rose 1.1 percent in the fourth quarter compared with 5.5 percent in the first three months of the year, … Read more
Out of public eye, Arab women power haute couture The trend may surprise given that many Arab women, particularly in the Gulf region, are traditionally kept under wraps. But their social calendar, which usually consists of 15-20 weddings a year and private parties every month, creates much bigger demand for couture than the occasional charity … Read more