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California’s famous Invisible House is on sale for $18 million
A mirrored ‘fallen skyscraper’ in the desert complete with 100-foot pool and 90 acres of land is one of the rarest pieces of real estat…
After FTX: A wealth expert’s guide to avoiding investment mistakes
Avoid FOMO, embrace FUD and prioritise research – following the demise of a series of high value start ups, wealth expert Annamaria Koerling …
Why this could be the year to invest in contemporary art
Young professionals are embracing a diversifying art world, which could mean a continued boom for contemporary and ultra-contemporary works ‘A pain…
Where to find London’s best luxury vegan menus
When it comes to serving up premium plant-based dining experiences, London is in a league if its own – we’ve rounded up some of the cap…
Co-head of private jet firm Fly Victor on the firm’s journey to sustainable aviation
Toby Edwards, co-CEO of award-winning private air charter Victor, tells Spear’s why transparency is at the core of his business London-based…
The Peninsula London: Hyde Park Corner’s beautiful and ultra-luxe new residences
The Peninsula London is a beautiful new hotel in an enviable position – and for those who want a more permanent base in this unique setting, there …
Capital gains tax takings reach record level
Capital gains tax receipts continue to reach record levels. With the reduction in the individual allowance yet to come, do tax advisors anticipate …
Dame Steve Shirley: ‘We owe something to the society that allowed us to flourish’
In her foreword to the 2023 edition of The Spear’s 500, Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley reflects on coming to the UK as a five-yea…
The 2023 edition of The Spear’s 500 is OUT NOW
The eighth edition of The Spear’s 500 – the indispensable guide to the top private client advisers, wealth managers, lawyers and service providers …
Jonathan Ray’s guide to the best non-alcoholic wines
For those who want a tipple without the ripple, there are more non-alcoholic wines than ever out there to try I drink too much, you drink too much,…
Billionaires’ Bay is bringing sustainable luxury to the British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands were ravaged by Hurricane Irma, but ‘Billionaires’ Bay’ offers opportunities for renewal, discovers Aisha Alli In Septem…
Piano maker Steinway & Sons has grand plans
Steinway, the 169-year-old music maker, has had a prosperous decade and may soon go public. Its European head, Guido Zimmermann, tells Rory Sachs w…
Inside the £109,000 a week luxury Swiss rehab clinic
The Kusnacht Practice in Switzerland takes the notion of a high-net-worth health retreat to another level, with a price tag to match You are seated…
Wagatha to Depp: Blockbuster reputation cases of 2022
Against a lively news backdrop, privacy and reputation disputes were plentiful in 2022 From the ongoing phone-hacking fallout to the next turn in t…
Should UK philanthropy follow the US model?
New data on donor-advised funds shows the strategic growth of high-net-worth charitable giving in the UK The pandemic triggered a wave of unprecede…
Wealth managers’ top 2023 calls: Riding the recession
After a year dominated by inflation, expect recession to be the top theme of 2023 — but investment opportunities are abound, UK wealth managers tel…
How an entrepreneur uses Instagram to help her Ukrainian homeland
Ukrainian entrepreneur and social media influencer Mariya Solodar tells Rasika Sittamparam how she is using her reach to help people in her homelan…
The high-profile high-net-worth divorces of 2022
Divorce applications reached their highest levels in a decade in 2022, with a number of high-profile HNW cases making headlines A jurisdiction saga…
Billionaires in 2022: Sanctions, sell-offs and submarines
For the world’s billionaires, 2022 was anything but a quiet year – chart their highs and lows over the past 12 months From Elon Musk’s …
This year’s top 5 Christmas tipples
From smooth Christmas liqueurs to bold sherry, no festive season is complete without a few of these luxurious drinks Distant sleigh bells are ring…