3New York City, New York

Never bet against the appeal of the Big Apple, whether it’s because of the mellow brownstones, the soaring skyscrapers, the dizzying concentration of some of the world’s best restaurants, galleries, museums and bars or the stately Hudson.

Like London, New York was expected to be on the way down as people left it during the early days of Covid for pastures greener and more spacious. But the tide has turned, buyers have returned and property prices have followed suit, with lively growth forecast for 2022.