Monaco, Geneva and Singapore top global super-prime home seller activity

Monaco has emerged as the most active global market for super-prime residential properties, with over half of its listings priced above £3 million, according to new data released by Jefferies London.

The research, which analyzed 17 leading global property markets, found that 56.7% of all listings in Monaco exceeded the £3 million threshold. Geneva followed with 40.7%, while Singapore ranked third at 21.2%, cementing the Asian city-state’s growing status as a luxury real estate hotspot.

The study converted local currencies to GBP and benchmarked the volume of active listings against those priced at or above £3 million. The data offers a snapshot of where global sellers are most engaged in the ultra-luxury segment.

Los Angeles and New York, long considered mainstays in high-end property, placed fourth and fifth respectively, with 9.2% and 7.5% of listings above the £3 million mark. London, historically a favorite among international investors, came in seventh, with 5.6% of listings qualifying as super-prime.

"Despite global economic headwinds, demand for elite properties remains strong in select cities," said Damien Jefferies, founder of Jefferies London. “The enduring appeal of Monaco and Geneva, paired with Singapore’s growing prominence, highlights how geopolitical stability, wealth migration, and regional affluence continue to shape luxury property markets.”

Other notable cities include Hong Kong (5.3%), Madrid (4.8%), and Dubai (4.0%), reflecting how prime market activity is dispersing beyond traditional Western hubs.

At the other end of the spectrum, emerging and more price-sensitive markets such as Mumbai (0.7%), Rome (0.5%), and Athens (0.4%) reported a much smaller proportion of luxury listings.

The report adds to growing evidence that the ultra-prime segment remains resilient, despite broader macroeconomic uncertainty. Buyers and sellers alike appear to be recalibrating toward quality, exclusivity, and long-term value—especially in globally strategic markets.