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£5m+ country houses out-performed the rest of the market in Q2, as prime buyers start moving
“People are sensing an opportunity now" in the prime country house market, says Knight Frank's Edward Rook.
Propertymark to restructure as NAEA boss steps down
Mark Hayward, boss of the NAEA, is to retire after seven years in charge. His departure is prompting a restructure of the parent Propertymark organisation.
Tax advisor fined over Stamp Duty avoidance advice
Cornerstone's David Hannah has been ordered to pay a total of £60,000 for "failing to properly assess and communicate" the risks of a Stamp Duty avoidance scheme in 2007.
Is this the end of the line for the ‘master’ suite?
Black Lives Matter movement prompts firms to move away from the terms ‘master bedroom’ and ‘master bathroom’ in favour of ‘main’ or ‘principal’
Talking Heads: On the evolution of the ‘master’ suite
This article was originally published in February 2019: London's top agents, developers and interior designers reveal what their clients look for in a principal bedroom, and advise on how to deliver the…
Grade I listed Westminster mansion with ‘museum-quality’ ceilings debuts at £14.85m
The birthplace of former British PM Lord Palmerston is one of the most historic townhouses currrently available, says Savills - and the Angelica Kauffman ceilings have to be seen to be believed...
Soho House eyes move into the rental market
High-end group’s five-year strategy includes offering long-term accommodation to its members, according to boss Nick Jones
Half of homeowners have ‘reordered their priorities’; one in seven have cancelled plans to move home in the next year
A survey by Zoopla has revealed that one in seven (14%) of those who were planning to move home before the pandemic hit have cancelled or paused those plans for more than a year.
Covid-19 has created ‘a clear burning platform’ for a UK wealth tax
Covid-19 has created "a clear burning platform" for tax reform, which could well include a UK wealth tax, according to former Civil Service chief Gus O'Donnell.
Behind The Schemes: Reworking a Grade I listed townhouse in Regent’s Park
Louise Bradley explains how an important Regency building was updated for modern living...
Grosvenor lodges plans for a 2,200-home ’21st Century garden village’ in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire Garden Village is the largest project to date for Grosvenor’s Strategic Land division, which aims to have a portfolio of at least 30,000 homes by 2023.
A-listings: Celebrity property stories of the month
June’s most interesting rumours involving famous people and their homes – some of which might even turn out to be true…