Despite uncertainty over Brexit, London has topped the global rankings in the first Alpha Cities Index. The index, which aims to determine the most desirable city in which to buy high-end homes, was compiled by Warburg & Barnes in association with Wealth-X. It ranks cities on a range of practical, emotional and financial factors, and awards each a mark out of 100. London, with a score of 77, saw off competition from New York (75), Tokyo (70) and Sydney (61) to take the top spot. Here are the key stories behind the numbers. London reigns supreme London residential property still holds the most appeal for the world's super-rich, despite being buffeted by the Brexit vote and a rise in stamp duty. According to the Alpha Cities Index, London reigns across three main differentiating factors: practical, emotional and financial. The fall in sterling in the immediate aftermath of Brexit will have played its part, but the lure of London property remained strong even before that. However, pric...
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