On home, luxuries and necessities
It used to be a given that the closer you are to central London, the higher the per square foot value you’re paying for a home; now clients are much more excited by gardens than multiple fine dining options, writes Simon Deen...
Half of UK home-buyers who bought during pandemic regret how much they paid, claims survey
A survey by Aviva suggests that fewer than half of property buyers in last year saw their new home in person before making an offer - and that 92% of these buyers discovered problems with the property…
Don’t tax working from home to save the office – build more homes
Well-designed office-to-resi conversions can revitalise our cityscapes as they undergo dramatic changes accelerated by the pandemic, argues Grant Lipton...
Here’s how long it really takes to buy a home
Matterport survey puts the average end-to-end timeframe at six months and 24 days
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Series of super-prime sales at the landmark St Edward scheme marks a 'significant milestone' for Westminster's property market, says agency.
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Imposing Berkshire school site pitched for sale with resi potential
'Opportunities of this scale and heritage rarely come to market,' says Knight Frank.
Mayfair resident ordered to undo unlawful basement works at historic townhouse
'Those who ignore planning rules will be held accountable,' Westminster officials warn.
Historic Chelsea gem with artistic pedigree hits the market at £9mn
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Rich List 2025: Britain’s 50 wealthiest property tycoons
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In Pictures: ‘One of the finest country estates in southern England’ seeks £58mn
Agents have been instructed to find a buyer for the extraordinary Laverstoke Park in Hampshire.
PCL agency Russell Simpson teams up with NYC brokerage Leslie Garfield
New partnership will see the longstanding boutique property firms sharing market knowledge and cross-promoting 'exceptional' listings.
Rightmove flags surge in American demand for British homes
Scotland overtakes London as top target for US buyers, with investment interest leading the charge.
Prime Central London ‘is now a buyer’s market in many respects’ – Winkworth
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