BeGlobal Podcast
Best Places to Own a Holiday Home as a HNWI: The Lifestyle Lens
Send us Fan Mail A second home is no longer just a financial decision — for high-net-worth individuals, lifestyle now weighs as heavily as yield. In this episode of the BeGlobal Podcast, we sit down with Adalberto Polkham, Head of Global Mobility at Global Citizen Solutions, and Liana Simonian, Researcher at the Global Intelligence Unit and lead author of the new briefing Best Places to Own a Holiday Home as a High Net Worth Individual: The Lifestyle Lens , to unpack where — and why — the world's wealthiest buyers are choosing to own property abroad. Drawing on a ranking of 20 established markets across three pillars — prime property, lifestyle and desirability, and accessibility — and four buyer typologies, the briefing reveals a top 10 list where seven of ten markets are European, led by Spain and Portugal. In this episode, we discuss: Why lifestyle and desirability was weighted higher than prime property in the index Which European destinations come up most often in client conversations Why seven of the top 10 markets are European, and what that concentration reveals How Portugal's shift away from the property-based Golden Visa has separated the residency decision from the property decision The projected $4.6 trillion generational wealth transfer and how buyer priorities are shifting What makes Spain the top-ranked market, and why it's an "easy yes" for clients Portugal's record market appreciation rate and the rise of American buyers Greece's sunshine advantage and its remaining Golden Visa appeal Where a client with $500,000 to spend should start their search The emerging markets — like Comporta and Montenegro's Bay of Kotor — that didn't make the top 10 but may in five years As residency and property programs continue to decouple across Europe, buyers are increasingly free to choose a destination for how they want to live, not just for the visa it unlocks. Listen now and download the Global Intelligence Unit briefing, Best Places to Own a Holiday Home as a High Net Worth Individual: The Lifestyle Lens: https://www.globalcitizensolutions.com/briefing/best-places-to-own-a-holiday-home-as-a-hnwi/ https://www.globalcitizensolutions.com/briefing/best-places-to-own-a-holiday-home-as-a-hnwi/ The communication contained in this Podcast should not be construed in any way as legal advice, information, or recommendation of a professional nature. Therefore, this audio does not dispense a case-by-case analysis of each situation towards the development of a tailor-made solution, after considering all the circumstances and personal context. To obtain consultancy in this area, with a professional relationship, please contact Global Citizen Solutions. Global Citizen Solutions is a residency and citizenship planning advisory firm that helps high-net-worth individuals, and their families secure greater control over where they can live, travel, and do business. With a global team of legal, immigration, and programme specialists, we guide clients through complex cross-border decisions and build structured plans that provide long-term security, flexibility, and access to multiple jurisdictions. Where you can find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globalcitizensolutions/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalcitizensolutions/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalcitizensolutions/ Website: http://globalcitizensolutions.com
