Miscellanea
Scottish seaside town named Britain’s ‘best place to live’ in 2024
Perennial favourites are missing as the annual Sunday Times Best Place to Live rankings focus on 'improving locations with a strong sense of community rather than famous names with high house prices.
London design firm Accouter bolsters team
Fitzrovia-based studio brings in IA specialist and its first in-house associate project manager.
How ‘wild card’ properties challenge client expectations
Buying agent Jo Eccles on the importance of thinking outside of the box.
‘Froth comes off’ luxury asset prices
Knight Frank's index of 'investments of passion' fell for only the second time last year, despite some record-breaking sales.
Global UHNWI population bounces back, climbing 4.2% in the last year
Knight Frank's Wealth Report 2024 highlights a recent 'wealth revival' alongside a massive ongoing generational shift in fortunes.
Britain’s HNWIs lean towards voting Labour
27% of wealthy voters are planning to back Kier Starmer's party at the next General Election, according to a survey of HNWIs, compared to just 16% for the Conservatives and 15% for the Liberal Democrats.
Housing delivery in danger of falling below 200k pa for the first time since 2015
Annual completions dropped by 9% across England in 2023 while consents sank to the lowest level in a decade.
West End landmark to become ‘iconic’ hotel
The BT Tower has been sold off in a £275mn deal.
Developers in England will be forced to create habitats for wildlife – here’s how it works
Academics from Oxford University explore the purpose and practicalities of the government's latest environmental policy - which will have a major impact on property developments.
Estate agency creates a buzz with Chelsea bug house
John D Wood & Co. has branded an insect hotel in a prime location.
The Diary: What’s on this month
Events and happenings around the prime resi community.
Real estate firm aims to raise £600k for dementia charity
CBRE has announced a new two-year partnership with Alzheimer’s Society.