Main image: Albert Hill
Albert Hill of The Modern House on Classicism, algorithms and the 'flight to quality'
Whilst some are loudly weeping over the wayward actions of our politicians, others are quietly getting on and acquiring great houses, notes Albert Hill in his round-up of Spring market and design trends
Albert graduated from the University of Bristol with a BA in Art History, and was the Design Editor at Wallpaper under founding editor Tyler Brûlé. He has written for The Guardian, The Times and The Independent, contributed to a number of books, and commentated on architecture and property on television and radio. Pursuing his passion for the crossover between architecture and commerce, he founded The Modern House in 2005, and continues to apply his entrepreneurial energy to growing the company and exploring new markets.
What to read next
North-South house price gap to ‘turn on its head’ as London’s mainstream market struggles
Savills is predicting 21.6% property price inflation in the North West over the next five years - while prices in the capital nudge up by just 4.5%
By PrimeResi
Optimism returns to the property industry – but estate agents are looking to diversify
Key findings from Zoopla's annual "State of the Property Nation" include a marked upswing in estate agencies' sentiment, but there's continued uncertainty over the political situation.
By PrimeResi
UK house price growth to slow as cost of living bites – Knight Frank
House price inflation is likely to "unwind" back to single figures across the UK, predicts Knight Frank, although Prime Central London is set for higher price growth as global travel resumes.
Companies in this article
The Modern HouseMost read
New platform opens door to distressed property deals
Exclusive: Receiv-r promises an early heads-up on property and land opps - and already has a big-name brokerage on board.
£37.5mn Banda-designed super-duplex unveiled at The OWO
In Pictures: Top-end studio delivers 3,804 sq ft heritage-inspired residence at luxury Raffles-branded scheme in Whitehall.
Where did the Knightsbridge buyer go? James Moran on PCL’s shifting geography
Middleton Advisors' London sales boss explores the changing fortunes of one of the capital’s most famous enclaves - and where today’s moneyed purchasers have been turning their attention.
By James Moran
In Pictures: Historic Cotswold estate hits the market at £15mn
Substantial pile with Sims Hilditch interiors and a party barn launches with autumn selling season in full swing.
Government ramps up plans to regulate property agents
Update Industry Reactions: Ministers unveil licensing regime and independent regulator, going much further than proposals announced last year.
Alexander Main brings in senior hire for big lettings push
Former Domus Nova & Foxtons operator joins line-up to lead ambitious two-year-old agency’s new division.
Grand Registry: Surveying the latest big-ticket deals to hit the official record
Land Registry data reveals a telling resale at one of Kensington’s most prestigious schemes, alongside a clutch of eight-figure deals across the capital.
Property billionaire swaps Holland Park for Monaco
David Reuben becomes the latest big name to leave the UK, joining a Monaco set now controlling some £77bn of Rich List wealth.
Weekly Showcase: Ten featured prime resi listings
PrimeResi's regular stock check, powered by LonRes
Value is in the eye of the buyer: Frances McDonald on Prime Central London’s new market reality
The Savills research chief highlights key trends at play in PCL, including some surprising statistics...
LATEST ARTICLES
William Paul-designed Hampstead Heath house hits market at £12.95mn
Modernist-inspired project is the latest addition to a NW3 enclave with some serious architectural pedigree.
Bugatti teams up with Rhodium for global branded resi drive
Luxury car marque brings Dean Main's outfit in to build on resi projects in Dubai and Miami.
By PrimeResi
JLL consults on shuttering UK planning dept
Reports suggest staff in five offices are at risk of redundancy.
By PrimeResi
RFR brings in super-prime specialist as MD
Former Knight Frank partner joins Chelsea-based buying firm.
Tories set out stall for housing policy shake-up
Conference season brings a fresh batch of pledges, with Stamp Duty abolition, a new developer levy and a cull of housebuilding rules in the mix.