Tag Archives: luxury

Welcoming the big freeze

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

We’re experiencing a sudden drop in temperature in London at the moment, so to help us get in the mood for the winter season, let’s take a look at the winter activities some of the individuals tracked by wealthmonitor enjoy. … Continue reading →

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Winter sun: luxury holiday destinations

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

The predictable nature of the good old British weather is just as part of the culture as 5 o’clock tea (as far as the stereotype goes) and by definition, it is also an established theme in coy small talk amongst … Continue reading →

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Sailing away

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

While most HNWIs have been enjoying the Olympics and Paralympics games this summer, others have preferred taking it out to the sea and participated in the Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club’s 155th annual regatta. The race saw a total of 32 … Continue reading →

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Qatar’s thirst for luxury

Posted on August 14, 2012 by

After the 2008 financial crisis, the state of Qatar has been investing extraordinarily in the luxury industry. Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund acquired Harrods in 2010 for £1.5bn and invested £107.8m into the business in 2012.  More recent acquisitions include the buying … Continue reading →

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Spoilt millionaires’ pets

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

More and more millionaires feel like their pets truly are their best friends as those loyal companions are not in it for the money…or are they? HNWIs are ready to spend a fortune over their precious animals and more and … Continue reading →

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The New millionaires’ car spree

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

The growing number of Asian and African new millionaires are driving the luxury car market into a less traditional route. IHS Automotive forecasts a dramatic raise in Ferrari, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Bentley and Rolls Royce models sold by 2020 in … Continue reading →

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HNWIs to invest in luxury properties in 2012

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

The usual trend of buying a secondary house by the French Riveira is out this year! Wealthy individuals increasingly feel the need to secure their financing in bricks and mortar as the turbulences of the Eurozone are creating instable markets. … Continue reading →

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