Four British enclaves make it into Time Out’s top 49 ‘coolest neighbourhoods’ list for 2021
Nightlife/travel guide Time Out has published its list of the world's "coolest neighbourhoods" in 2021, highlighting four UK enclaves as being the right mix of mainstream fun and artisanal hipster for its readers.
The global billionaire population grew by 8.5% in 2019, reaching an all-time high
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The world’s billionaires have seen a ‘significant decrease’ in wealth & numbers
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‘Modest growth’ predicted for the world’s HNWI population in 2020
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UK Sotheby’s shrugs off market slowdown as Q1 sales hit £598mn
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Knight Frank cuts UK house price forecasts again
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Nuhu-designed penthouse at Stirling’s Carlton Gardens scheme hits the market
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In Pictures: Soho House founder’s private Scottish island hits the market with £10mn eco-lodge plans
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Chestertons & Aston Chase owner buys another London agency
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US buyers drive £16mn of deals at luxury Mayfair scheme
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Latest data shows sales values falling across most PCL areas, with sharper drops in some of the most exclusive markets.
Agency lands trio of north London penthouse rental deals
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