Location: Asia
French HNWIs eschew property for liquid assets
French HNWIs are moving away from real estate assets and concentrating on liquid alternatives, according to a study by Timetric
The Westminster Constitution: Fitzrovia
Putting another of Westminster's intriguing enclaves under the microscope, Martin Bikhit examines the future fortunes of fair Fitzrovia..
Singapore buyers bagging bargains in Prime Central London
Overseas investors are bagging ginormous bargains on London property, as exchange rates effectively discount prices by up to 27%, according to the latest from Hamptons
Why we will all miss Margaret Thatcher
As the nation comes to terms with the sad news of Margaret Thatcher's passing, Trevor Abrahmsohn explains why she will be so terribly missed...
We have lost our national treasure, Margaret Thatcher
BVI leak reveals offshore secrets
Millions of documents naming many of the world's most wealthy individuals, and detailing their financial exploits, have leaked from the British Virgin Islands, potentially causing "a seismic shock to the…
London was the only prime world city to see rents fall in 2012
Knight Frank's Prime Global Rental Index rose by 1.6% in the final quarter of 2012, taking the annual increase to 5.1% and putting the index 20% above its post-financial crisis low in Q2 2009
London keeps World #1 Financial Centre title
London is still the world's top financial centre, maintaining a clear 20 point lead from New York in second place, although there's ever more stiff competition from Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Zurich, …
Stop talking about a mansion tax, cut VAT, and other advice for the Chancellor on Wednesday
As George Osborne limbers up for his big day, the prime property industry is agog with anticipation of what may come
Asian activity and London demand drive Savills’ profits up 21%
Savills' pretax profits rose 21% to £60.8m on a group revenue of £806.4m (up 12% on the year) in 2012, thrashing most analysts' expectations.
Hitchcox to roll out yoo branded developments across Asia
Niseko, Japan - yoo Design Studio
Elle Macpherson's favourite developer, John Hitchcox's yoo, has unveiled plans to roll out a series of branded residences throughout Asia
Tracy Kellett’s Chinese Horrorscope
Want to impress a Chinese billionaire? Go to Tesco or bag a swan, says Tracy Kellett as a Chinese client gives BDI's Managing Director a rude cultural awakening.
HNWs: Bullish about the investment year ahead
That "appetite for risk" phrase has cropped up again. This time in deVere Group's annual global investor confidence survey