Mark Harvey

Partner, Head of International Residential

Waterfront continues to captivate; the scarcity contributes to the desirability and underpins significant returns on investment. Buyers are opting for more practical homes, favouring resort-style managed environments with amenities and family-friendly facilities. Combining such facilities with a waterfront location is even more compelling, with demand strong in locations such as the Tuscan coastline and Sicily, where lower capital values attract considerable interest. The south of France, Marbella & the Balearics offer year-round appeal. Among global cities, Sydney, Auckland, Paris, Geneva and Vienna retain a very strong following, with prime and super-prime markets outperforming, while Florida’s notable waterfront locations, favourable tax regime, and retirement appeal continue to drive strong sales.