Leasehold is a medieval scourge on London's property market
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Maida 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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How much every embassy in London is worth
Occupying some of the grandest buildings in town, London’s embassies are among its most desirable prime properties. We wanted to…
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What each political party has proposed for a mansion tax
The dust is settling on the party conference season and residential property was once again under the spotlight. Given the…
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Two Temple Place, Astor’s old home, is a London hidden gem
One of my favourite buildings in London is the old Astor Estate Office in Temple Place. It has been for…
ByTwo Temple Place, Astor's old home, is a London hidden gem
Clive Aslet recalls a building of uncertain architectural provenance but extreme beauty and fascinating history One of my favourite buildings…
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Take advantage of the châteaux market plunge
Châteaux exist to impress. While some were built as a warmongering deterrent, others were built as a statement of prestige.…
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The past, present and uncertain future of London’s great estates
I’d wager there’s not much that connects the mad, misused 17th-century heiress Mary Davies and Lindsay Lohan, 21st-century starlet manquée…
ByThe past, present and uncertain future of London's great estates
The aristocratic owners of London’s great estates – Grosvenor, Cadogan and more – shaped the city as we know it.…
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Luxurious six-bedroom Primrose Hill house for sale
Elsworthy Road, Primrose Hill, London NW3Guide Price £19,850,000 FreeholdEPC/C An exceptional opportunity to purchase a substantial newly refurbished detached residence…
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