Reggie Bouzy on the Future of Branded Residences | The One Percent Interview

As branded residences become one of luxury real estate’s fastest-growing sectors, Le Comble’s founder is building a platform designed for the world’s most discerning buyers.
Luxury real estate is entering a new era.

For today’s Ultra High Net Worth Individuals, purchasing a residence is no longer simply about acquiring a prestigious address. Increasingly, it is about investing in a lifestyle, securing global mobility, and aligning with brands that embody trust, service, and long-term value.

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India’s Real Estate Market Accelerates with Branded Luxury Homes for Billionaires

There hen there are moments that mark the quiet turning of an era. At Benetti’s storied Viareggio shipyard, the arrival of Lumina belongs firmly to the latter.

The 44-metre superyacht, the newest jewel in the acclaimed Class 44M series, glided into the world as a testament to timeless design, masterful craftsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to the future of yacht building.

Shaped by the vision of Cassetta Yacht Designers, Lumina marries elegant architecture with generous living spaces, offering an onboard life composed for those who ask for nothing less than the extraordinary.

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Mercedes-Benz Miami and the Future of Miami’s Real Estate Market for the 1%

Miami’s real estate market continues to attract some of the most influential names in global development, luxury branding, and private capital.

The latest movement around the Mercedes-Benz Miami condo project reflects the city’s growing role as a world center for branded residences, hospitality-led living, and Ultra High Net Worth investment.

JDS Development Group, led by Michael Stern, is reportedly nearing a major partnership with Jeff Soffer’s Fontainebleau Development, alongside an expected financing package of more than $1 billion for the Mercedes-Benz branded residential project in Miami. Once finalized, the structure would provide fresh momentum for one of the most ambitious branded condominium developments in South Florida.

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Real Estate Market Trends: Why the 1% Are Investing More in Luxury Property

The global real estate market is entering a new era as Ultra High Net Worth Individuals continue to increase their exposure to luxury residential assets across the world’s most desirable destinations. From Miami and Dubai to Lisbon, Monaco, New York, and the Mediterranean coast, prime real estate is attracting unprecedented levels of private wealth.

For the 1%, real estate has evolved far beyond homeownership. It has become a strategic wealth preservation tool, a lifestyle asset, and an essential component of long term portfolio diversification.

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Real Estate Market: Dubai & New York for the 1%

The global real estate market opened 2026 with remarkable momentum as Ultra High Net Worth Individuals continued to invest heavily in trophy properties across the world’s most influential luxury destinations.

According to new industry data from Knight Frank, the first quarter of the year recorded more than 527 ultra prime residential transactions valued above $10 million, representing a combined volume of approximately $9.4 billion.

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