Format: Feature
INTERVIEW: Ed Mead of Douglas & Gordon on integrity, longevity and banishing bullsh*t
Straight-talking Exec Director has been an agent for 35 years
Topping Out: Why London’s prime property boom is over
Owning a house on Pepys Road, the fictional London street in John Lanchester’s novel Capital, “was like being in a casino in which you were guaranteed to be a winner”, writes Deutsche Bank's Sahil…
Case Study: Designing a new super-prime scheme for Chelsea
Designed by MSMR Architects for Native Land and Grosvenor, the prestigious Cheyne Terrace scheme completed just under a year ago, with all apartments now sold
Pitch Perfect: A practical guide to successful property PR
Property features are a core part of the British media, and getting a story in the national press can reap dramatic rewards for high-end property brands - but pitching is a fickle art that can be frustrating…
On Trends: The need for nuance in luxury property development
The world's financial elite are developing more sophisticated tastes, says luxury lifestyle and brand consultant Robert Lyle;
On Trends: How superprime architects are coming down from their ivory towers
Striking architecture and the involvement of a big-name architect have long been used to sprinkle some fairy dust over residential development projects
Uncommon Areas: How amenity spaces can add serious value to ultra-prime schemes
It is the common areas and amenity spaces where sales will be won and lost for London’s new breed of super-prime residential developments, says Mathew Dalby, Creative Director of The Studio at Harrods.
Success Storeys: How to add value and maximise returns in luxury developments
The international superprime scene can seem a crowded one, with hyper-specced schemes lavishing ever-more luxury to stand out at the top of the market.
Bricks & Mortals: What does ‘safe’ mean in the London property market today?
When it comes to investing in the capital's property market, the term 'safe' has taken on a very different meaning in recent years;
Prime Recce: A field guide to the nine neighbourhoods of Mayfair
Think you know Mayfair? Could you find the Artisan District? Ever viewed anything in Mayfair Town?
Futureprime: Luxury trends in tomorrow’s residential development schemes
Understanding the lifestyle needs of wealthy international clients is a serious business.
Art in Residences: Choosing the perfect piece of art for a £23mn townhouse
Developers have long been aware of the importance of well-chosen artwork, but an increasing number of those operating in the upper price ranges are employing fine and statement pieces over bland backgrounds.