FT: The oldest asset class of all still dominates modern wealth
Writing for the FT, Rana Foroohar explains why so much global wealth is still tied up in bricks and mortar, and the 'troubling' ramifications.
The Modern House co-founder reveals golden rules of good design
The first trade book by Matt Gibberd, A Modern Way to Live: 5 Design Principles from The Modern House, is being published later this year.
Chestertons confirms polo is a no-go until next year
Organisers of annual agency-sponsored shindig at Hurlingham Park take the call to postpone amid ‘truly torrid time for the events industry’
UK resi market set for first ‘£100 billion summer’
Factors have combined to set up the ‘highest grossing quarter in UK residential market history’, says JLL.
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‘Landmark’ townhouse sale concluded in Chelsea
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Government proposes the ‘biggest shakeup to the homebuying system in this country’s history’
Consultations have opened into significant & wide-ranging reforms that promise to 'rewire a chaotic system which has become a barrier to homeownership.'
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Country house guru Sweeting joins high-end valuation firm
Longstanding Knight Frank figure has taken up a consultant role at James Wyatt's Parthenia.
Seven key themes in the global branded residences sector
From standalone towers to wellness-led living, these are the big trends shaping luxury branded residences worldwide.
Influential committee calls for ‘major reform of the whole property tax system’
'The case for major reform of the whole property tax system – from Stamp Duty Land Tax to Inheritance Tax to Council Tax and VAT – is almost unarguable,' says Sir Vince Cable.
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Unseasonably slow September for London’s top-end property markets
Fresh analysis reveals the impact of pre-Budget jitters on the capital's high-value sales and lettings sectors.
Luxury developer Amara Property adds Sales & Acquisitions Director
Warren Leader has joined Rutu Buddhdev's team.
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In Pictures: ‘Immaculate’ Mayfair townhouse-mansion seeks £10.95mn
Thoroughly refurbished home is on the well-preserved Chesterfield Street - once home to Regency-era trend-setter Beau Brummell.
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