Miscellanea
When relying on a desktop valuation, it’s experience, knowledge and a true understanding of the market that count
There is a growing acceptance of desktop valuations amid the current crisis, but it’s easy to forget the elements that the client is truly paying for, says Justin Mason..
Foster + Partners designs reusable visor for mass production
World famous architecture practice hopes its design nous can help the fight against Covid-19
Conran and Partners to redesign historic Sussex town
Architecture practice appointed to completely rework the the centre of Hailsham, with all-new resi, retail and green space
Exchange Great: Surveying the currency play across eight prime resi property markets
Knight Frank explains why prime buyers are paying close attention to currency shifts
New volunteering platform encourages real estate firms to provide practical support to the NHS
Teams from Greystar, SAY Consulting, deverellsmith, and Be Original have launched Do Some Good, encouraging the property industry to pledge support for NHS and healthcare workers on the front line of the…
Why the coronavirus could focus minds on a move to the country
One outcome of the current crisis will be a significant increase in the number of people leaving built-up cities for the countryside, writes buying agent Charlie Wells
How the super-rich switch utility suppliers
PCL property management firm invites HNW owners to come in on a new 'bundled' utilities and energy saving scheme, which has already saved £250k on the annual utilities charges across just four homes...
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
FT: Uncovering London’s hidden property wealth
Writing for the Financial Times, Nathan Brooker reports from the front line in the war against dirty money
Foxtons apologises after self-isolating tenant is told to vacate for a viewing
Agency admits its actions 'fell well short'
How to use video to promote your prime property development or business
After a steady take-up in recent years, video has suddenly become an essential tool for those looking to engage with clients and customers newly-esconced around the world; here's how to produce content…