‘Selling Sunset’ brokerage eying London?
Oppenheim Group boss says London would be his first choice for a new international office, but the UK’s real estate system makes ‘no sense’
What does the future of the prime residence look like? Exploring the impact of Covid-19 on luxury property development
Knight Frank has looked into how Covid-19 is accelerating design trends and impacting housing delivery, suggesting some key evolutions for the future of the global prime residence.
Industry stalwart Paterson backs short-term rental platform
Owner of UK Sotheby’s International Realty, Robin Paterson, joins newly-rebranded Stayo as non-exec chairman.
Design visionary Sir Terence Conran has died
The founder of Habitat, The Design Museum and Conran & Partners has died at the age of 88.
Life is too short: Evaluating the ‘enjoyment cost’ of a property
There is a bit in-between the value and what you have to pay which you can financially write down over a period of time, explains buying agent Charlie Wells…
The Modern House launches high-end print magazine
Design-led agency ups the marketing ante with ‘the ultimate guidebook to modern living’
Londoners on the move: How ‘rebalancing priorities’ are influencing the decisions of four key London buyer types
Savills’ research team has profiled four key London buyer types and how their changing wants and needs are impacting the prime residential markets. Here’s what’s making Upsizers, Extended Commuters, House Swappers, and Super-prime Buyers tick in today’s market.
‘Covid-19 has increased the desire to move home, with more space the key driver’ for prime buyers
The latest Savills buyer survey reveals “a greater urgency in the desire to move home”, allowing the top-end estate agency to predict that the current surge in buying activity will continue beyond the summer – particularly in country markets.
Ranked: The world’s top 15 ‘Luxury Cities’
New York, Tokyo and Hong Kong are the top global cities for luxury living, according to a new index by HNW research house Wealth X.
Stretched Commuting: Will the commuter belt ever look the same again?
Covid-19 has changed the way many people view their daily commute, prompting some to look further afield for their next home. Buying agent Charlie Rearden explores what this could mean for property markets, and notes some potential pitfalls for the new breed of part-time commuter.
The Guardian: The age of the office is over – the future lies in Britain’s commuter towns
“If I was in the property game, I would buy anywhere with a cathedral,” writes Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins, as he mulls how the rise of home-working could revitalise rural and small town life.
A-listings: Celebrity property stories of the month
July’s most interesting rumours involving famous people and their homes – some of which might even turn out to be true…