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‘Froth comes off’ luxury asset prices
Knight Frank's index of 'investments of passion' fell for only the second time last year, despite some record-breaking sales.
13 key findings from Knight Frank’s 2024 Wealth Report, and 5 big themes shaping real estate markets this year
The property consultancy's 18th flagship research report delves into real estate investment drivers, global economic and policy shifts, HNW lifestyle trends, luxury collectibles, AI, sustainability and…
Talking Heads: What’s driving Chinese demand for UK property in 2024?
As we enter the Year of the Dragon, ten prime resi insiders share insights into what's attracting China's wealthy citizens to homes and property investments here in the UK.
Real estate firm slams ‘shameless’ brands for resi ‘cash-grab’
It's the hottest trend in luxury real estate, but the concept of branded residences is at risk of being saturated to the point of becoming ordinary, warns investor/developer.
Doer-upper dos & don’ts: What buyers need to know about taking on a project
Seasoned buying agents discuss the merits of a building project and what clients need to consider before committing themselves.
‘Proud to pay more’: Most HNWIs want higher wealth taxes, say millionaires
'The true measure of a society can be found, not just in how it treats its most vulnerable, but in what it asks of its wealthiest members,' say Patriotic Millionaires Marlene Engelhorn and Stefanie Bremer
In Pictures: Bhutan’s ‘Mindfulness City’ masterplan is ‘a global example of how to build a sustainable human presence on Earth’
Spreading across more than 1,000km² near the Indian border, ambitious proposals for a new city at Gelephu promise 'a cradle for growth & innovation,' say architects.
Postcard from Cornwall: The impasse has passed!
The days of Cornish property selling unseen, over the asking price, overnight, are a long and distant memory, says Josephine Ashby of John Bray Estates.
A London borough has been crowned Rightmove’s ‘happiest place to live’ for the first time
'Having access to nature and green spaces is more important to residents than having access to public transport, shops and restaurants, and employment opportunities,' says Rightmove after surveying 26,000…
Charity pop-up at Mayfair development site looks to raise £125k
Henigman & CPI will be hosting another edition of Pop-Up Crisis at the old Mayfair Police Station on Savile Row this month.
Ranked: The world’s most expensive cities in 2023
Across the 173 cities analysed by the Economist Intelligence Unit, cost of living prices have risen by an average of 7.4% in the last year.