Miscellanea
Sustainability and the luxury real estate sector: an unlikely marriage?
High-end developers, architects, designers and homebuyers have not always been at the forefront of the environmental agenda, but things are changing, writes Mickey Alam Khan
Deal sealed on landmark £10.5m Georgian mansion in SW London
The ‘utterly exquisite’ South End House in Twickenham was once home to the poet Walter de la Mare
‘Finest new homes in Belgravia’ head straight for the rental market
Designed by Squire & Partners for British developer-contractor Cheevers Poole, The Chester Collection is the latest in a series of schemes pitched at HNW tenants
UK house prices to rise 20% in the next five years, predicts JLL
Property price inflation "will be driven by mortgaged households who have seen high wage growth, housing equity growth over the past decade and can now also access historically low mortgage rates," says…
Most househunters would prefer to buy or rent from an estate agent ‘with knowledge in eco-friendly properties’
"There’s a huge benefit to everyone in the sector playing their part in the fight against climate change," says Leaders Romans Group "- both ethically and financially."
Luxury agency to star in new Channel 4 property series
A one-off version of Britain's Most Expensive Houses, starring UK Sotheby's International Realty, attracted 3 million viewers when it aired last Christmas
Ranked: Britain’s happiest places to live in 2021
Community is the most important factor affecting residents' happiness with their local area, says Rightmove.
All new homes must have an EV charging point from next year
New homes, office blocks and supermarkets buildings - and many major renovations - in England must include charging facilities for electric cars.
Boutique Westminster scheme awarded new ‘healthy building’ standard
Navana Property Group's One Palace Place is the first resi development in the world to receive IMMUNE accreditation
Watch: ‘World’s wealthiest dog’ instructs agents to sell Miami mansion
A dog called Gunther VI is probably not selling a Miami mansion once owned by Madonna. But top-end brokers at Compass Realty are playing ball with the long-running stunt.
Macklowe art collection on course to smash global records
A set of masterpieces owned by the real estate tycoon Harry Macklowe and his ex-wife Linda netted a huge $676m in New York last night.