Mayfair must safeguard its 'idiosyncrasies' to stay special
Only Mayfair’s artisans could provide the King of Tonga’s coronation uniforms but such uniqueness is not guaranteed says British Land…
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South Florida condo craze spreads north with proposed development of ph Premiere’ Hotel and Spa Orlando
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Meydan Sobha’s District One Mansions are properties to inhabit, not just invest in, says Alex Matchett Despite a recent slowdown,…
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ByThe 'right-to-rent' scheme is dragging landlords to the frontlines of border control
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ByCameron's plan to flush out the proceeds of crime comes up short
Is the latest tax on enveloped dwellings hitting honest owners first? Matthew Braithwaite investigates The use of companies to own…
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Annoying your neighbours with your property is nothing new
There is a great history of English eccentrics irritating the locals, says Clive Aslet, thinking on the Kensington beach-hut house…
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Leasehold is a medieval scourge on London's property market
Ross Clark says foreign buyers might be surprised to learn that they don’t actually own the property they purchase. No…
ByMaida Vale's Carlton Tavern shows councils bite over breaches of planning law
Edward Burton says counting on councils’ laissez-faire attitude to planning might cost you dearly, especially if you’re targeting a historic…
ByThe Wentworth Estate retains a unique appeal ’ whether or not Rory McIlroy is in the area
Alex Newall, managing director at Hanover Private Office, on the continuing international popularity of the Wentworth Estate and its sheltered,…
ByLondon's top five most desirable garden squares
From Belgrave to Eaton, Hanover Private Office bring you London’s best squares 1. Belgrave Square, Belgravia (pictured above) This wide…
ByA furious response to Transparency International's corrupt-money UK property allegations
A report out today says ’180 million of UK property has been used to launder money. Here, Naomi Heaton, CEO…
ByHow a 'Great Estates' approach can help the modern property sector
The likes of Grosvenor, Cadogan and Portman can help inspire the longevity of modern property investment projects The pursuit of…
ByKensington and Chelsea's ban on superbasements catches out honest householders
You may need to move more than the earth to build a superbasement, says Wedlake Bell’s Jay Das Mr A…
BySpear's leaders from issue 42: Embassies, trusted advisers, seasteading
The magazine thinks… AN EMBARRASSMENT OF RICHESSpear’s readers, being an international sort — business travellers, homes abroad, sometimes families abroad,…
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Are HNWs about to start selling their homes online without agents?
Estate agents aren’t the best loved – no matter where you are in the market. So the news last week…
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The best of California in a world-class home
Breathe California. Immerse yourself in a scenic wonderland of unparalleled beauty. Step out into your backyard and experience southern California…
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A new stadium for Spurs is a new start for Tottenham
Approximately a decade after Arsenal, their fierce North London rivals, vacated their historic home and hallowed temple of footballing history…
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Property comment: How Mayfair has changed over two decades
As my office is just off Berkeley Square in the heart of Mayfair, I can’t fail to notice how Mayfair…
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