Foreign Buyers Return to Manhattan’s Luxury Condos In early 2025, Manhattan’s luxury condominium market has seen a marked resurgence in foreign investment, led by buyers from Asia and the Middle East. It has been reported that a flood of interest from clients in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan eager to secure trophy residences in prime Manhattan locations
High‑profile transactions, such as Qatar’s recent $9.8 million purchase of a Greenwich Village condo, underscore Gulf investors’ renewed confidence in New York real estate
Why They’re Investing
Safe‑Haven Asset: Amid market volatility, luxury real estate remains a go‑to for wealth preservation. Knight Frank’s 2025 Wealth Report highlights continued demand from both Middle Eastern and Asian investors, demonstrating the sector’s resilience
Enhanced Purchasing Power: Recent dips in the U.S. dollar—down 1.35 % in late May—have strengthened foreign currencies; the euro and yen rose by 1.2 % and 1.5 % respectively, making Manhattan properties relatively more affordable for overseas buyers
.Economic Optimism: Stock market gains and easing prices in late 2024 bolstered investor confidence, with luxury deals benefiting from both higher equity values and attractive entry points
2025 Market Outlook In Q1 2025, luxury co‑op and condo sales in Manhattan surged nearly 30 %, the average sale price hit a record $10.3 million, active listings rose just 8 % to 7,400 units, and cash purchases made up 58 % of all deals while financed transactions grew at twice the rate of cash—highlighting a competitive landscape and constrained supply
April data shows a 14 % year‑on‑year increase in Manhattan home purchases, further underscoring sustained buyer activity in the luxury segment
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