paying 13,000 euros the m2 has not been a brake

Madrid, is positioned as the new mecca for Luxury Property Investors worldwide. A report by the Luxury Real Estate Consultant Barnes, places it as the most attractive option for ultra -ups who want to invest or set their residence, unseating cities such as Dubai, Miami, Monaco or Milan.

Madrid conquers the portfolios of the ultra -ups. The report ‘Global Property Handbook 2025‘Prepared by the consultant Barnes analyzed the investments of more than 100,000 clients, partners and collaborators, has raised Madrid as the most attractive city for Ultra -ups (also known as UHNWI) with an availability of at least 30 million dollars in net assets.

Madrid has climbed positions until reaching first place in the index Barnes City Index 2025that every year classifies the best cities to invest in high -value real estate. The capital has climbed four positions in 2025 leaving behind the historical of this ranking such as London, Paris or New York.

A door to Europe full of opportunities. One of the reasons for the rise of Madrid in this classification is its ability to offer ultra -up investors A balance between professional opportunities, thanks to the concentration of large multinationals that are concentrated in the capital, and a high quality of life.

The rise of Madrid against other historical capitals is due to a booming trend among millionaire investors to possess a “Pied-à-Terre“In a city on each side of the Atlantic. These ultra -rank investors use those high -end homes as a basis for doing business on both continents. Hence the increase of Latin American investors with properties in Miami, which also have bought a residence in the most exclusive neighborhoods of the capital.

The neighborhoods most demanded by the millionaires. Barnes’s report provides some data on the neighborhoods that monopolize all these multimillion -dollar real estate investments.

Neighborhoods such as Salamanca, Justicia, Chamberí, Chamartín and Cortes have become The most sought afterreaching prices of up to 13,000 euros per square meter, with revaluation of up to 30% in a single year. The attractiveness of these neighborhoods is not only in the quality and dimensions of the buildings built in that neighborhoods, but is complemented by luxury boutiques and excellent restaurants.

Barcelona and Marbella also shine with their own light. Madrid is not the only Spanish city that attracts luxury investment. Barcelona is in the 22nd position of the ranking and is the third city that has climbed the most positions with respect to 2024. In its ascent it has surpassed cities like Lisbon, Los Angeles, Amsterdam or Beijing. Its appeal lies in its modernist architecture, its cosmopolitan atmosphere and a consolidated business fabric.

On the other hand, Marbella has also experienced A remarkable ascentclimbing 12 positions until position 35 on the list. Its privileged climate, its high -end leisure offer and the commitment to the Innovation of Technological Campus From near Malaga, they make it a highly demanded destination by international investors.

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