September 12, 2025

Global High- and Mid-Rise Residential Real Estate Outlook Executive Summary The global high- and mid-rise residential real estate market is evolving rapidly across nine key regions: Canada, USA, UK, UAE, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and Singapore. While global headwinds such as inflation and high interest rates affect all markets, local fundamentals, policies, and demographics are driving highly divergent outcomes. A major theme is the supply-demand paradox: luxury and high-end housing continues to thrive, while affordable mid-market housing remains scarce. This is widening the gap between property values and average incomes worldwide. Global Market Dynamics Economic Pressures Demographic Shifts