Lifestyle
Why electric cars & London’s new ULEZ are set to drive a quiet revolution for property prices
As the world's first Ultra-Low Emissions Zone comes into play in London today, we return to the view of buying agent Ed Heaton, who argues that savvy investors with a long-term view could do well to look…
London’s new charge on polluting vehicles – here’s everything you need to know
The new Ultra-Low Emissions Zone comes into force today, covering the same locations as the previous Congestion Charge - but it is set to expand to cover a much wider area of the capital in 2021.
Rent or Buy: Does the British obsession with home ownership pay off?
Professors Colin Jones and Abdulkader Mostafa of Heriot-Watt University and Edinburgh Business School have explored the bottom-line implications of buying a home rather than renting.
In Pictures: BIG reveals hurricane-proof floating city concept for the UN
The United Nations has drawn up plans for a sustainable 'modular maritime metropolis', which could be home to over 10,000 people while withstanding rising sea levels and climate catastrophes
Property firms boycott Mayfair venue over Brunei’s anti-LGBT laws
Big names take a stand over new laws brought in by The Dorchester's owner, the Sultan of Brunei
How the daily commute affects Londoners and their property decisions
Proximity to the workplace is one of the top three most important factors when looking for a new home, according to a survey of weary London commuters - even more so than being close to family and friends...
On the power of great branding – and why real estate needs to learn from FMCG
If developers want their projects to stand out in an overcrowded landscape, they need to employ FMCG-inspired strategic thinking to tap into the consumer psyche and develop meaningful relationships, says…
Knight Frank pledges to go plastic-free
Sets sights on becoming the first property agency to be awarded 'Plastic Free Business' accreditation from Surfers Against Sewage
Tenant enquiries surge as renters look for longer terms
KFH reports a 57% jump in online tenant enquiries; finds that 59% of London renters don't believe they will ever be able to buy a property in the capital.
How to give professional advice to friends
Insurance & professional indemnity specialist Sarah Elderton offers guidance on what to do when friends approach you for professional property advice, while surveyor & building disputes expert Paul Greenwood…
Crime fears scupper ‘more than 29,000’ property sales a year
Insurance firm estimates that £6.6bn-worth of property sales fall through every year as a direct result of house-hunters' concerns over local crime rates.
A Healthy Market: On the rise of private gyms in Mayfair
Mayfair is already well-served by commercial gyms, but high-end property developers are going to great lengths to deliver even more health & happiness to wealthy buyers in Prime Central London.