The Guardian: The age of the office is over – the future lies in Britain's commuter towns
"If I was in the property game, I would buy anywhere with a cathedral," writes Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins, as he mulls how the rise of home-working could revitalise rural and small town life.
Ranked: Britain’s most expensive seaside towns
Salcombe tops this year's list, with an average property price of over £950k. The average house price in a British seaside town has jumped by 10% over the past 12 months...
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Global Property Buyers in 2021: Five key stats & five future trends
Knight Frank's Global Buyer Survey 2021 tracks how the world's affluent property buyers’ priorities, motivations and attitudes are changing.
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Britain’s homes are ‘not fit for the future’, warns Gummer’s Committee on Climate Change
We are not 'adequately prepared for the challenges of climate change', warns the CCC, 'both in terms of reducing emissions from UK homes and ensuring homes are adequately prepared for the impacts of climate…
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New agency Draper London targets five-office PCL rollout
Founded by ex-Knight Frank and Aston Chase agent Craig Draper, the high-end firm is backed by former Greene & Co MD David Pollock.
Knight Frank cuts UK house price forecasts again
The outlook is not rosy for either prime or mainstream markets this year, but the property consultancy senses a 'change in political direction' before 2030.
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UK Sotheby’s shrugs off market slowdown as Q1 sales hit £598mn
Top-end brokerage reports 'strong' start to 2026 with £1bn of property under offer, £4.15bn of stock on the market and 3,500 new registered buyers over £2mn.
In Pictures: $400mn LA mansion becomes world’s most expensive open-market property listing
Agents describe the eight-acre estate as the 'Crown Jewel of Los Angeles'.
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In Pictures: 121-acre Victorian Surrey estate with cricketing pedigree asks £9.85mn
Designed by George Devey, the Grade II listed Sendholme comes with its own pitch and pavilion.
Boutique agency lines up another Beaufort Gardens double building at £19.5mn
Working with Knight Frank, Maskells picks up trophy instruction near Harrods after marshalling similar sale last year.
Nuhu-designed penthouse at Stirling’s Carlton Gardens scheme hits the market
Boutique agency lists 'showstopping' proposition just off the Mall for £13.9mn.
Chestertons & Aston Chase owner buys another London agency
Campions Group confirms second business acquisition in the capital this month.
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Mapped: How prices & rents have shifted across London’s top neighbourhoods so far this year
Latest data shows sales values falling across most PCL areas, with sharper drops in some of the most exclusive markets.
US buyers drive £16mn of deals at luxury Mayfair scheme
Penthouse at REDD’s 6 Charles Street changes hands amid a flurry of American-led activity.
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Knight Frank notches up £173mn of prime country sales in Q1
Correctly priced homes are still attracting competitive interest despite an uncertain backdrop, says agency.
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