Ignore liveable cities rankings – they do citizens a disservice by trying to quantify urban life
Ranking different cities against each other according to specific criteria destroys the essence of that city as a whole, argues Oli Mould
Ranked: The world’s most expensive cities to live in
Hong Kong tops Mercer’s annual cost of living survey for another year, but the pound’s performance against the dollar has pushed London into the top 20
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Some luxury property features are perennially popular - but a number of less traditional nice-to-haves have seen a sharp increase in popularity since the start of this year, according to some research…
New York is billionaires’ favourite city
The Big Apple is home to 85 billionaires, say Savills and Forbes. Singapore, in second place, has 79 resident billionaires, while Moscow, Beijing and London have 71, 61 and 55 respectively
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Top-end property brokerage rolls out global buying advisory service
UK Sotheby’s International Realty launches dedicated offering for HNWIs acquiring prime property across key international markets.
Echlin signs industry big-hitter Collins as £200mn luxury pipeline takes shape
Mark Collins, the former Chairman of Residential at CBRE, has joined the expanding design & development firm as non-exec director.
Luxury hotel group Maybourne recruits Walsh to lead ‘ambitious’ branded resi drive
Owner of Claridge's, The Berkeley & The Connaught brings in The OWO's former sales chief to lead global branded residential strategy.
Knight Frank boosts PCL lettings team with senior hires
Agency recruits seasoned operators from Hamptons & CBRE for key roles in Chelsea & Knightsbridge.
Hutton Bubear brings in D&G alumna to boost country coverage
Well-known agent Tamzin Incledon will oversee searches in The Chilterns, Oxfordshire and Surrey for the boutique property firm.
Deal sealed on rare penthouse overlooking Regent’s Park
Boutique firm tucks away 4,000 sq ft spread at close to its £7.5mn guide as part of £30mn deal run.
LonRes names first Chief Operating Officer
Marketing chief Emma Herriman steps up to new COO role after a decade at the B2B property data platform & network.
Jamie Hope: Uncertainty is the only certainty we have
'Buyers are looking at the market through an ultra-cautious lens,' but boutique agency boss still sees positive signs.
Historic St John’s Wood school building set for luxury resi revival
Swift consent secured for MWA-designed plans to restore former residence & studio of the artist John O’Connor.
Survey reveals shifting UHNWI strategies in PCL
Savills poll of leading advisers shows London’s ultra-wealthy reassessing residency amid mounting tax pressures.
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