Miscellanea
Property tycoons gift £80m to found an eponymous Oxford college
The billionaire Reuben brothers (David, 81, and Simon, 78) have donated a huge chunk of money to Oxford University, where it will be used to establish "Reuben College" and fund the Oxford-Reuben Scholarship.
Lockdown divorce spike to drive supply, predicts agency
Firm predicts a glut of marital homes will be coming up for sale in the coming months
Great estates gear up for grand reopening
Cadogan & Capco outline plans to ensure the safety of visitors and locals ahead of lockdown restrictions being eased next week
Ranked: The world’s most expensive cities to live in
Hong Kong tops Mercer’s annual cost of living survey for another year, but the pound’s performance against the dollar has pushed London into the top 20
Martin’s MD launches inspiring volunteering platform
"Everyone has the gift of time and many people have skills, extraordinary or not, that could change or improve the health, state of mind and wellbeing of people in need", says Richard Bourne as he launches…
How the super-rich conquered London
London is an "Alpha City", declares Professor Rowland Atkinson.
Virtual Reality: The final frontier…for now
Boutique agency owner Simon Rose recently bit the bullet and made a big investment in VR software to enhance the experience for his potential buyers - but has it paid off?
On getting the country moving again
The housing market swung back into action this month, but how can clients stay safe while moving home? Master remover Anthony Ward Thomas has the answers...
Historic urn ruling questions whether artefacts are part of listed buildings
A Supreme Court decision on the sale of a pair of historic C18th urns could have important consequences for listed property owners.
Rich List 2020: The UK’s 50 wealthiest property tycoons
How have the likes of the Reubens, the Zakays and the Barclays fared in the face of Covid-19?
Grosvenor calls on Kew Gardens experts for Grosvenor Square redesign
GBI is working with the team at Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex, on proposals to create a 'biodiverse, natural haven' in the middle of Mayfair
New sensor-based system to manage safe distancing on construction sites
Visilean says 'radical enhancement' to its service will help housebuilders get back to work safely