MUNICH, April 26, 2025 — A recent data-driven report from familyofficehub.io reveals that real estate remains a top investment priority for the world’s wealthiest families, with 52.7% of single family offices globally allocating capital to the sector.
The findings are based on an extensive analysis of 2,079 single family offices listed in familyofficehub.io’s database of the 2,000 top global family offices. Of these, 1,096 are actively involved in real estate investment, underscoring the asset class’s role in wealth preservation and intergenerational planning.
The United States leads in the number of real estate-focused single family offices, followed by Germany, while the UK, Australia, UAE, Switzerland, Canada, Singapore, France, and the Netherlands also feature prominently. This international spread reflects real estate’s enduring global appeal.
According to the report, most family offices manage inherited or legacy real estate holdings—often linked to the entrepreneurial origins of the family wealth—while selectively acquiring new assets. A growing segment is increasingly active in deploying new capital into the market. Key sectors include residential, office, and retail, with rising interest in logistics, hospitality, and light-industrial properties.
Analysts from familyofficehub.io note that the asset class continues to attract high-net-worth families due to its tangible nature, income-generating potential, and function as a hedge against inflation—especially amid volatile equity markets. Many family offices also collaborate with external managers for specialized real estate investments, blending operational efficiency with strategic diversification.
This latest analysis highlights how real estate serves not only as a reliable store of value but also as a strategic growth platform for single family offices across global financial centers.
