Lifestyle
Working from home? Five ways to reduce procrastination and be productive
As many in the industry attempt to find a quiet corner of the house to begin a working week like no other, Fuschia Sirois serves up some evidence-based strategies for maximising your output
Listen: Mishcon’s Susan Freeman interviews U+I chief Richard Upton
Top developer and entrepreneur features in the latest episode of the Propertyshe Podcast
How to greet clients in a viral pandemic, according to Debrett’s
Handshakes are out, but is a fist-bump too much? High-society etiquette guide Debrett's has come up with some handy advice for business folk to avoid both contagion and faux pas.
Inside & Out: Andrew Shirley on why resi developers are tapping wellness trends
When it comes to residential property development, there’s more to wellbeing than just adding a new spa, says Andrew Shirley.
The Pursuit of Happiness: Ranking the world’s most-liveable cities
Oslo, Zurich and Helsinki offer their residents the highest quality of life of any major world cities, says Knight Frank, as European hubs come up trumps.
Industry urged to ‘do some good’ with empty MIPIM diaries
Idea floated on social media leads to 'impromptu movement', as property peeps volunteer for good causes instead of jetting off to Cannes
Ranked: This year’s top performing passion assets
Knight Frank's Luxury Investment Index sank in value by 1% in 2019 - but some collectibles did manage to bag decent growth...
Decade of Virtue: Liam Bailey on the seismic rise of ESG, wellness & impact investing
As Knight Frank publishes its 14th Wealth Report, Global Head of Research Liam Bailey explores the big theme dominating the high net worth agenda right now: "the seismic change being brought about through th…
Monaco & UK to lead global billionaire population growth in the coming years
There are now more than 500,000 Ultra-High Net Worth individuals on the planet, says Knight Frank as it charts shifting patterns in the world's super-rich landscape for its flagship annual research offering,…
Housebuilding ban on floodplains isn’t enough – flood-prone communities should take back control
As thousands of homes across the UK are affected by floods, Professor Hannah Cloke wades in with some harsh truths and good advice..
Repair rather than rebuild: Heritage buildings must be ‘recycled’ if the UK is to meet carbon emission goals
"End fast fashion for buildings" to help tackle climate change says a new report from Historic England; "repair rather than rebuild".
Which smart home products do home-owners actually want?
A survey of nearly 1,500 households tells us that tech-enabled security is more in demand than smart cooking and cleaning products...