11/06/2026
Private wealth remains the dominant force shaping global real estate markets, surpassing institutions as the primary driver of investment activity and powered by greater agility and fewer regulatory constraints. Bayleys’ global real estate partner, Knight Frank reports in its 20th edition of The Wealth Report that private capital, namely ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) and family offices, has led the way for five consecutive years, deploying US$464 billion in 2025. With the firm estimating that around US$144 billion of institutional capital is preparing to re-enter the market this year, private capital’s advantage is crystalising with its speed of ex*****on, flexible capital structures and higher risk tolerance allowing it to transact earlier in the real estate cycle. Click below to read more.
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