As global wealth becomes increasingly mobile, luxury real estate is evolving beyond traditional second homes into fully integrated lifestyle platforms. Reginald Bouzy, founder of Le Comble, sits at the intersection of international real estate, hospitality, and global residency strategy, advising high-net-worth clients on branded residences and condotels across key markets worldwide. In this Q&A with Haute Residence, Bouzy shares his perspective on why branded living is shaping the future of luxury real estate, what global buyers are really seeking today, and how Le Comble is redefining the way international luxury lifestyles are built.

Haute Residence: What inspired your shift toward international branded residences this year, and why now?

Reginald Bouzy: The shift wasn’t a pivot so much as an evolution. For years, my work with The Bouzy Group has centered on general real estate in Florida, New Jersey. What changed is the scale of global demand. High-net-worth buyers are no longer just purchasing a home, they’re curating a portfolio of lifestyle “bases” around the world. I saw the void and Le Comble is here to fill it, focusing primarily on international branded residences is my way of saying: this isn’t a niche anymore, this is the future of luxury real estate.

Haute Residence: What market gap led you to create Le Comble, focused exclusively on condotels and branded residences?

Reginald Bouzy: Le Comble was born out of a very specific frustration: ultra-sophisticated buyers were asking highly nuanced questions about condotels and branded residences, and the market was answering with generic “second home” advice.

There was no firm dedicated solely to this asset class globally, no one sitting at the intersection of hospitality operations, real estate investment, cross-border tax and residency strategy, and lifestyle and brand alignment.

Le Comble fills that gap. It’s not a traditional brokerage; it’s a global marketing platform, specialist advisory for a new category of global citizen—someone who wants a pied-à-terre in Dubai, a branded beachfront residence in Mexico, and a condotel in the Caribbean that generates income while they’re away.

I created Le Comble to give these clients what they weren’t getting: institutional-level analysis of returns, usage, and exit strategies; brand-by-brand insight into service levels, rental programs, and long-term value; and a single, trusted point of contact to navigate multiple countries, currencies, and legal frameworks.

In short, Le Comble exists because the world has changed faster than the traditional real estate model, and someone needed to build the bridge. Le Comble also offers a lot of benefits to developers building branded residences and the brands themselves.

Haute Residence: What do your partnerships with One&Only, Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Mandarin Oriental, Mercedes-Benz Places, and Faena signal about where luxury real estate is headed?

Reginald Bouzy: These partnerships are a clear signal that luxury real estate is no longer just about square footage and views, it’s about identity, narrative, and ecosystem.

When brands like One&Only, Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Mandarin Oriental, Mercedes-Benz Places, and Faena attach their names to a residence, they’re doing more than lending a logo. They’re exporting an entire universe of service standards, design language, cultural positioning, and global recognition and trust.

The fact that these brands are aggressively expanding their residential footprints tells you three things about where the market is going: hospitality and real estate are fully converging; buyers don’t just want a home, they want a home that behaves like a five-star hotel when they need it to; and brand equity is becoming asset protection.

These collaborations are a preview of the next decade. The most coveted addresses in the world will be less about street names and more about brand names.

Haute Residence: How do you define the appeal of branded residences for today’s global buyer versus traditional luxury real estate?

Reginald Bouzy: For today’s global buyer, branded residences solve three problems traditional luxury real estate often can’t: trust, consistency, and utility.

Trust matters when you’re wiring millions of dollars into a country where you may not speak the language or know the local players. Consistency means knowing exactly what level of service, finishes, and management you’re getting, whether you’re in Grenada, Panama, or Mexico. Utility comes from rental programs, turnkey management, and hotel-style services that allow your home to function as both a lifestyle asset and a performing asset.

Traditional luxury real estate can be beautiful, but branded residences add a layer of institutional reliability and global recognition that today’s international buyer finds irresistible. It’s luxury with a safety net.

Haute Residence: What should investors understand about the long-term value, lifestyle benefits, and flexibility of condotels?

Reginald Bouzy: Condotels are one of the most misunderstood, and underrated segments of global real estate. When structured well, they offer a rare trifecta: lifestyle, income, and flexibility.

A condotel in a prime destination benefits from both real estate appreciation and tourism-driven demand. You receive fully serviced living without operational headaches, and the flexibility to use the residence personally or generate income when you’re away.

The key is selectivity. Not every condotel is created equal. Brand strength, operator quality, location, and legal structure matter enormously, and that’s exactly where a specialist firm like Le Comble comes in.

Haute Residence: What is your long-term vision for Le Comble’s role in shaping international luxury living?

Reginald Bouzy: My vision for Le Comble is to become the go-to global authority on branded residences, condotels, and international lifestyle migration.

Long term, I see Le Comble setting the standard for expertise in this category, curating a rigorously vetted global portfolio, advising developers and brands on next-generation residential products, and becoming a trusted partner to media and institutions looking to understand where luxury living is headed.

At its core, Le Comble is about more than transactions. It’s about helping a new class of global citizens design lives that are as intentional, mobile, and elevated as they are.