Mayfair pips Knightsbridge as the capital’s most desirable neighbourhood
New figures show Mayfair has opened a sizeable value margin with its prime central rival, writes Matthew Hardeman New data…
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London reigns as Europe’s wealth capital, report finds
Knight Frank’s annual wealth report shows London in second place as global wealth capital, writes Olenka Hamilton Any concerns about…
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Revealed: The leading property advisers of 2018
Welcome to our selection of the very best property advisers to help you whether you’re buying or selling, in a…
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Hammond promises homes fit for millennials
Millennials got a toe on the housing ladder in chancellor Philip Hammond’s first – and otherwise rather unremarkable – Budget…
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France finds its Maison d’être in the property world
After the lows of Hollande, Macron has breathed new life into the French high-end property market, writes Catherine Moye Like…
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Discover luxury in Costa Navarino’s sustainable eco-homes
Discover one of the most up and coming residential destinations in the Greek Mediterranean Costa Navarino has been described as…
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Property is Hong Kong’s final frontier
The Pearl of the Orient is thriving 20 years after the handover, making property even more sought-after, writes Catherine Moye…
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Where substance meets style
Structural engineers – those ‘unsung heroes’ of global infrastructure – are being celebrated in an awards which this year marks…
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Can government seize private properties?
If government were ever to consider requisitioning investment properties in London to rehouse Grenfell Tower victims, it would infringe upon…
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Buying a second home in the sun? Get a UK lawyer involved
While the prospect of a second home in the sun is exciting for many, it’s crucial not to overlook the…
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Developer business booms in ‘Singaporean’ London
Foreign buyers are rushing to rescue London’s prime property market in record numbers, according to the latest figures from luxury…
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The potential pitfalls of property co-ownership
While prospective homeowners struggle with complex paperwork during a purchase, details about the nature of the ownership between unmarried couples…
By It is time to do away with leasehold homes
The concept of property leaseholds is deeply flawed, yet many buyers are still happy to pay sky-high prices despite leaving…
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How HMRC is profiting from non-res property owners
Solicitors are failing to warn non-res clients on the fines they can accrue upon failure to declare CGT within 30…
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Why more Middle Eastern families are turning to UK property
An increasingly challenging global investment climate is bringing in a wave of Middle Eastern family offices to the UK commercial…
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Why British property finance is in Cannes spotlight
From MIPIM to Mayfair, a host of British firms are developing innovative approaches to the financing of property deals, writes…
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How to get the iceberg basement of your dreams
The tide may have turned against iceberg basements in recent times, but they’re still doable, writes Stephen Rockhill Hardly a…
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Why UK’s property tax reform is a step backwards
Current tax rules, developed over the past 200 years, are out of touch with the reality of today, but the…
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New £25m record sale for the Highlands
The £25 million sale of the Tulchan estate in the Highlands represents a new high for sales – but the…
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Second homes in the sun are now hotter than ever
The market for second homes in sunny climes is warming up nicely, with properties new and old jostling for the…
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