The Residence Report 2025
The Residence Report dives into the trends, innovations, and opportunities shaping the next era of luxury living.
Key findings:
- Sustained double-digit growth – The branded residences sector has expanded rapidly, with schemes rising from 169 in 2011 to 611 today, and projected to exceed 1,000 by 2030. Unit numbers have surged from 27,000 to over 162,000 in the same period.
- Shift in global dominance – While the US remains the largest market, its share is falling as the Middle East (particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia) drives a significant share of future pipeline growth.
- Eastward shift in activity – The “centre of gravity” for branded residences is moving steadily eastward, reflecting accelerating growth across Asia and the Middle East.
- Hotel brands lead, but models are evolving – Hotel groups account for ~83% of schemes and will remain dominant, but fewer future projects will be co-located with hotels – dropping from 82% of current schemes to 70% of the pipeline.
Liam Bailey, global head of research at Knight Frank, commented: “The branded residences sector has experienced strong, sustained growth, with the number of schemes rising from 169 in 2011 to 611 today and a forecast 1,019 by 2030. Unit numbers have surged in parallel – from just over 27,000 in 2011 to more than 162,000 projected by 2030. Momentum has accelerated since 2023, fuelled by growing demand for branded living and developers’ appetite for premium positioning.”
Discover more by delving into the report below.
