Porsche Design makes the ultimate penthouse for a supercar collector April 27, 2017 Supercars aren’t just made to be driven, they’re made to be seen. To a collector, the curved bonnet, impeccable paintwork and fine leather interior of a $200,000 Porsche is a work of art just as worthy of admiration as a $5m David Hockney painting. The trouble is, cars don’t hang on walls, but Porsche Design [...]
This self-built house by design consultant Ian Silverstein is the coolest thing we’ve ever seen, and it’s yours for £1.75m April 27, 2017 As international design consultant Ian Silverstein works on his laptop in the library, he’s having to block out the sound of furniture being hastily rearranged downstairs. For him, the odd photoshoot request is part of the privilege of owning a uniquely attractive house in a historic part of the British countryside. It’s also a confirmation [...]
Interiors: Fine Cell Work is a charity harnessing the sewing talents of prisoners to make exquisite embroidery April 7, 2017 Walk into any of the upscale Firmdale Hotels in London or New York and you are struck by the confidence, colour and energy of the décor. There’s pattern, texture and embroidery everywhere. And if something catches your eye, there will often be a story behind it, but maybe it isn’t one you expected. Whether it’s [...]
Interiors: White tiles are boring. Impress your house guests with a waterproof wallpapered loo instead March 31, 2017 Don’t underestimate the power of a well-dressed bathroom. During a dinner party, all your beloved guests will need to excuse themselves at some point. “Oh, wow!” you’ll hear them cry. “I love your loo!” Little room, big impact. For too long all-white sanitaryware and plain walls have been safe, a by-word for boring. “People now [...]
Interiors: Get a sneak peek at the furnishings behind London’s new private members’ clubs March 25, 2017 London is abuzz with a raft of new private members’ clubs. From The Devonshire Club through to Nick Jones’s grandiose venture on Poultry, The Ned, they all offer something unique, many now with hotel rooms attached. One way of differentiating themselves is through their interior design. Modern members’ clubs are informal, comfortable and on-trend. We [...]
There are 10 buyers for every property, propping up house prices March 21, 2017 Low supply is propping up the housing market as it has been rocked by property tax changes and uncertainty over the UK consumer's spending power. There are now 10 buyers for every property on sale in England and Wales, which Haart estate agents said was a "gap that is set to widen". House prices grew 2.6 per [...]
Bovis Homes approaches Wates boss to take over at the top March 20, 2017 Bovis Homes has held talks with the boss of construction firm Wates Group in an attempt to snap him up as the firm's next chief executive, according to reports. The board of the housebuilder identified Andrew Davies as the person to succeed David Ritchie, who exited the firm in January after a profit warning, Sky News reported. Read more: Top [...]
Through the roof: The seven London boroughs where house prices will rocket in 2017 March 20, 2017 House prices will rocket in east London this year while values in the centre of the capital have stagnated, and in some boroughs, have started to fall. Outer boroughs such as Redbridge, Havering and Croydon recorded double-digital growth last year and are among the seven boroughs that are tipped to see the highest house price growth this year. Read [...]
Here’s how much house prices grew this month March 20, 2017 Annual house price growth was slashed in March, failing to keep pace with the inflation seen when buy to let landlords were rushing to close property deals before the stamp duty tax hike. Asking prices were up 1.3 per cent (£3,877) in March as compared to the month before, according to Rightmove. Read more: House [...]
Bovis Homes urged to pursue deal with Redrow over Galliford Try by top 10 investor Royal London Asset Management March 19, 2017 Bovis Homes has been urged to ditch Galliford Try merger talks for fellow rival Redrow by one of its top 10 investors. The suggestion by Royal London Asset Management, which owns a 3.5 per cent stake in Bovis, came as it emerged that Redrow is considering a revised offer. Read more: This is what analysts [...]