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Once upon a time, a “luxury kitchen” meant granite worktops and a wine fridge that made you look like you knew your Barolo from your Blossom Hill. Then came the Quooker tap, the boiling-water-on-demand marvel that instantly made every other kitchen look like it was living in 2004. Now, brace yourselves, because the next must-have  accessory for high-end new builds and period renovations has officially arrived. It doesn’t just chill your champagne or steam your broccoli. It co

Every week there’s another headline telling us Britain’s housing market is teetering on the brink. Buyers vanish! Sellers panic! London doomed! And yet, according to the latest Savills forecast, in The Times, average UK house price will rise 22% to £440,000 by 2030. Wait, what? How can house prices be both “crashing” and “soaring” at the same time? OK 2030 is not imminent but it's not that far away either. Welcome to the wonderfully confusing world of British property. Read

The big picture There’s a sweeping reform underway in England’s private rented sector (PRS). The government has passed the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (formerly the Bill) which is described as “the most significant reform in a generation”. The aim is to rebalance the relationship between landlords and tenants giving more rights and protections to tenants, and imposing more obligations on landlords. Many in the sector are already reacting: many landlords are warning of withdrawin

When most people hear the word almshouse , they picture quaint brick cottages around a green from Victorian or even medieval times, built to house the elderly poor. But this centuries-old tradition has just been given a spectacular modern revival: Appleby Blue Almshouse  in Bermondsey, south London, has been crowned the winner of the 2025 RIBA Stirling Prize , architecture’s most prestigious award. Designed by Witherford Watson Mann Architects  for United St Saviour’s Charity

Just like any other form of income, rental income is taxable and understanding how it works can help landlords stay compliant and  maximise returns. The tax rules around buy-to-let have changed in recent years, particularly around mortgage relief, and it’s caught many investors by surprise. Here’s a clear breakdown of what’s taxable, what’s deductible, and how to keep things running smoothly whether you own one property or an entire portfolio. What Is Rental Income Tax? Put s