Miscellanea
The total value of the UK’s housing stock has reached a high of £7.14 trillion; here are nine charts to put that in context
Savills tots up and presents the total residential property wealth of the nation in infographic form, charting price inflation, house-building numbers, regional variances and more...
Upkeeping Appearances: Is property maintenance worth it?
When it comes to running London's most desirable residences, the old proverb "a stitch in time saves nine" is as true today as it ever was, says Bill Shipton...
London keeps its place as the world’s top financial centre – just
'There is an overall increase in confidence for the leading centres', reports Y/Zen in its latest Global Financial Centres Index
Saudi billionaire’s ‘astounding’ collection sold off for £7m
'Treasure trove' of paintings, antiques, sculptures, and objets d’art belonging to the late Dr Walid Juffali auctioned off as £50m Surrey estate goes up for sale...
Silver Serviced: The rise of specialist luxury retirement developments for senior HNWIs
Luxury retirement living is coming of age in Britain, as a batch of super-prime new-build property developments set new standards for wealthy retirees in London.
MEE Time: The lowdown on Minimum Energy Efficiency
An essential briefing on the tough new energy rules about to come into force for rental properties across England & Wales...
Real estate intelligence start-up promises new frontier for conveyancers
New PropTech firm Orbital Witness mashing-up satellite imagery and detailed property data...
British Land sets out to inspire new generation with placemaking masterclasses
Developer partners up with Sorrell Foundation initiative to encourage youngsters to "reimagine and reinvigorate" their local communities
‘Exclusive members club’ for prime property pros launches in the UK
Entrepreneur enlists top industry names in bid to 'build a community' and 'revolutionise the way we do business'
Nervy times for Britain’s HNW Russian community
Murders, political sanctions and now unexplained wealth orders on Russian-owned homes...
Talking Heads: Top PCL agents on Russian clients, security & ‘faction-fear’
Agency bosses discuss the implications of worsening tensions between the UK and Russia...
Which features and amenities do tenants really value?
Ensuite bathrooms top most-wanted list for UK renters, well ahead of swanky communal facilities...