London’s big-money megabasement boom in numbers
The collapse of an £8.5 million mansion in Chelsea in November during the construction of a so-called mega-basement has sparked…
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Why the wealthy are escaping to the country house
The great escape to the country house from our cities was already under way before Covid-19 struck It is reckoned…
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The man baking ESG into Blackstone’s $341 billion property portfolio
Asset management giant Blackstone has committed to building ESG principles into its vast global property portfolio. Rasika Sittamparam meets the…
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How the ‘branded residence’ became a go-to for the global super-rich
The ‘branded residence’ – an apartment serviced by an associated luxury hotel – is having a moment The Old War…
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What are ‘sheds’ and why are property investors are rushing to them?
While the suffering for high streets continues, the massive growth in online retail in 2020 has seen a rush to…
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How the pandemic is piquing UHNW interest in private islands
Safety concerns raised by the pandemic have sent private islands to the top of UHNWs’ shopping lists, writes Catherine Moye…
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How superyachts can boost the global luxury property market
Superyachts can deliver a serious boost to the global luxury property market, writes Catherine Moye When the world recovers from…
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Why real estate will continue its portfolio prominence after Covid-19
Coronavirus is likely to permanently change the way we live and work, but expect private client portfolios to continue seeking…
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Revealed: The 2020 Spear’s Property Advisers Index
The coronavirus crisis might have cooled the super-prime property market but the best advisers in the business will be ready…
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‘The market could be on pause as opposed to finished’ – property advisers react to Covid-19
When the lockdown is ended, property advisers believe that the buyer appetite generated from the 2019 election results will lift…
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Are your parents considering equity release? Here’s what you need to know
Equity release might afford those who would otherwise have to move the opportunity to stay in the property that they…
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The fall and rise of Berlin’s property market
Demand for property is outstripping supply in Germany’s resurgent capital, writes Catherine Moye Once defined by an unyielding communist wall,…
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What to do if you have a high-value building dispute with your neighbours
Disputes between neighbours over building projects often attract press attention, especially when they concern HNWs or celebrities. Jess Smith and…
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Why Saas Fee is in the property spotlight
Swiss resort Saas Fee’s elevation appeals to buyers wary of global warming – and its facilities are on the rise…
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Education and Property: How to find the right fit
When it comes to property and education – it’s all about finding the proper fit, write Hannah Aykroyd and Richard…
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How your gardens could provide grounds for lower tax rates
The question of ‘gardens and grounds’ can have a substantial impact on tax liability upon estate purchase and sale, writes…
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Why the buy-to-let boom is coming back
Demand for the buy-to-let scheme is set to increase in demand over the coming years and investors should take notice,…
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Why Asian cities are challenging the ‘old favourites’ of property investors
A raft of Asian cities are rising through the ranks to challenge the old favourites of property investors, writes Catherine…
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Javid’s stamp duty musings are a triple whammy on the London market
Switching stamp duty from buyers to sellers could strangle the market and force prices to soar. while stymieing the market…
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Why you should be aware of the ‘potential downsides’ to letting out part of your home
Homeowners should be advised to bear in mind the potential long term consequences of possibly a short term return, writes…
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