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One year on: Five emerging trends that will shape post-pandemic cities
While we cannot be certain what new normal will emerge in our cities, the acceleration of several emerging trends over the last year has helped to elucidate the general direction of travel, writes Ciaran…
Hampstead Manor developer pays homage to DNA pioneer Rosalind Franklin
Mount Anvil has unveiled a specially-commissioned tondo portrait of scientist Rosalind Franklin at its Hampstead Manor scheme in north London.
Redefining ‘Connection’: How resi building operators have retained a sense of community throughout the Covid crisis
Following the lessons learned over the last year, there will be increased demand for operators to put the health and well-being of their residents at the heart of their offering in future, writes Jade…
26% of global UHNWIs are planning to buy a new home in 2021
"The pandemic is supercharging demand for locations that offer a surfeit of wellness," says Knight Frank in its new Wealth Report "– think mountains, lakes and coastal hotspots."
Super-prime design & construction firms collaborate on Notting Hill street art project
Studio Indigo & London Projects unveil new hand-painted mural by Royal College of Art alumni, Adalberto Lonardi, on their Lansdowne Road construction site.
Is TikTok a viable way to sell luxury homes?
Chris Dietz takes a look at the US-led trend of real estate brokers using the meteoric social media platform to market their listings; does it actually work, and is now a good time to jump on the bandwagon?
Westminster to auction off iconic street signs
Council offers ‘unique chance to own a piece of London’s history’
Savills director completes 40-day transatlantic rowing race
Alex Soskin has raised £100,000 for mental health charities, finishing the 3,000 mile Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge after 40 days, 6 hours and 35 minutes at sea.
Ultra-prime London developer opens doors to Ch5 TV crew for ‘Poshest Sleepover’ show
K10 Group's Kam Babaee will welcome former Coronation Street actress Sally Lindsay into his family home and an ultra-prime Mayfair development project for a new Channel 5 TV series.
Developer canvasses buyers on post-pandemic motivations
'People want more from the places they live, both in the physical bricks and mortar as well as the immediate external surroundings', says Canary Wharf Group after surveying 2,000 buyers.
FT: How coronavirus has shaped the home of tomorrow
Writing for the Financial Times, Harriet Fitch Little draws on insights from architects, agents - and a homesteader in rural Nova Scotia - to put forward six key shifts that will 'shape our homes in…
Oona Collins: Seven new year tips to help you and your business prosper in 2021
The inspirational executive coach behind some of the biggest names in property explains how to deal with constant change by building a resilient mindset...