Category: Press

How London’s Wealthiest Home Buyers are Rethinking Security

Posted on by Rosalind Sack

Despite reports that Tom Cruise has left his London home over security fears, Spear’s magazine suggests that rising crime in the capital is not prompting a mass exodus. Instead, it is influencing how buyers in London’s wealthiest postcodes assess both property and personal security when choosing a home. Featuring insight from our London Partner, Philip Eastwood.

Whether prioritising homes on secure streets or collectively funding private security, crime levels in London are influencing high-value property searches, reports Christian Maddock in Spear’s magazine. Featuring insight from our highly experienced Partner and London specialist, Philip Eastwood, the report explores why rising crime rates in the capital are prompting HNWs to seek enhanced security options rather than leave the city altogether.

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Has the Cotswolds Become a Global Property Brand?

Posted on by Jessica Jonzen

As wealthy buyers from the US, Asia and the Middle East continue to acquire manor houses and large estates in the Cotswolds, John Gapper reports for the Financial Times on how the region has become a global brand akin to the Hamptons in Long Island, and agents are competing for fees. Harry Gladwin, our Partner and Head of the Cotswolds shared his personal insights.

Picturesque Cotswold village of Castle Combe, England

The Cotswolds’ iconic ‘golden triangle’ – stretching from Chipping Norton to Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford – is fast becoming a magnet for Ultra High Net Worth international buyers seeking historic manor houses and sprawling estates. As John Gapper reports for the Financial Times, the region’s allure now rivals elite destinations such as the Hamptons, attracting wealthy clients from the US, Asia and the Middle East. Harry Gladwin, our Partner and Head of the Cotswolds, shares his expert insights into this booming market, and the rise in agents operating in the area.

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What is Drawing Americans to the Cotswolds?

Posted on by Jessica Jonzen

As increasing numbers of American buyers seek homes in the Cotswolds, CNN’s Business Reporter Anna Cooban reports on the region’s appeal, with insights from our Partner and Head of the Cotswolds, Harry Gladwin.

Cotswolds honey stone house ©Sarah Frances Kelley for The Buying Solution
Sarah Frances Kelley for The Buying Solution

In the past 12-18 months, the number of American clients registering with The Buying Solution looking for property in the Cotswolds has grown by around 30%, reflecting the ever-increasing popularity of the area. CNN’s Business Reporter Anna Cooban explores this trend and speaks to Harry Gladwin, our Partner and Head of the Cotswolds, about the region’s appeal.

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Is American Money Turning the Cotswolds into the Hamptons?

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With American buyers pouring into the Cotswolds, this quintessentially English region is undergoing a striking transformation, Joshua Nelken-Zitser writes for Business Insider. Our Partner, Harry Gladwin, explores what’s driving the influx — and its long-term implications.

Sarah Frances Kelley for The Buying Solution

The wave of high-profile American visitors or residents in the Cotswolds – from Taylor Swift and Ellen DeGeneres to JD Vance – has turned this bucolic stretch of countryside into one of the UK’s buzziest enclaves. Their arrival comes amid a record surge in US visitors and soaring spending across the UK, as wealthy travellers increasingly look to stay, not just holiday. Now, with applications for British citizenship hitting unprecedented highs, our Partner and Head of the Cotswolds, Harry Gladwin, shares his insights with Business Insider on what’s driving the boom.

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A Post-Budget Boost to the Property Market

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With the Chancellor’s so-called ‘mansion tax’ in her Budget less severe than anticipated, wealthy buyers are returning to the London market, Emma Haslett reports for The Observer, with insights from Will Watson, Head of The Buying Solution.

Prime central London townhouses ©Sarah Frances Kelley
Sarah Frances Kelley for The Buying Solution

After months of sluggish growth – fuelled in part by uncertainty over what Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget might contain – the property market is beginning to stir again, writes Emma Haslett for The Observer. Will Watson reflects on clients’ reactions in the days since the announcement and sets out his expectations for 2026.

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Is the ‘Forever Home’ a Thing of the Past?

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As a new report suggests that the typical life aspiration of a forever home is losing its relevance, our Partner and Head of the Cotswolds, Harry Gladwin, speaks to Annabel Dixon at Country Life about what’s causing this shift among younger generations.

Detached Cotswolds stone house in the snow

As broader economic factors have made it harder then ever to secure a dream family home, new research from Zoopla suggests that growing numbers of young homeowners prioritise flexibility and renovation potential over permanence. In this feature in Country Life magazine, Harry shares his insight on people reassessing their ‘forever home’ earlier in life and why buyers value the option to move.

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Budget-Proof Your Home to Avoid Mansion Tax

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With speculation mounting around a potential ‘mansion tax’ on properties valued above £2 million in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget, our Partners Harry Gladwin and Mark Lawson offered their insight to The Times for their tongue-in-cheek feature exploring the many (and often surprising) ways to devalue a home.

From artificial grass and indoor swimming pools to gaudy interior decoration and botched DIY jobs, David Byers reports for The Times on the myriad ways in which the value of a property can be reduced.

With a so-called ‘mansion tax’ on properties worth £2 million expected in the Budget on 26th November 2025, our Partners Harry Gladwin and Mark Lawson shared their tips on the home improvements which can actually devalue your home.

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Budget 2025: Hopes, Fears and Expectations

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Amid mounting speculation on potential property tax rises, Head of The Buying Solution Will Watson spoke to PrimeResi about his hopes, fears and expectations ahead of the Budget announcement on 26th November 2025.

People in street outside Houses of Parliament. Westminster, London, UK.

With all manner of potential property tax rises rumoured in recent months – including a so-called ‘mansion tax’ on homes worth more than £2 million, capital gains tax on primary residences and replacing stamp duty with an annual levy – there has been much uncertainty in the market.

Will was one of 50 industry leaders, including estate agency owners, sales brokers, luxury developers and financiers, to share his views on the upcoming Budget in PrimeResi and why he believes that modernising council tax would be the most practical reform.

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Mansion Tax Speculation Slowing the Market

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Amid reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a new tax on properties worth £2 million or more, Head of The Buying Solution Will Watson shares his insights with The Telegraph‘s Dominic Penna and Pui-Guan Man.

Sarah Frances Kelley for The Buying Solution

With speculation mounting ahead of the Budget announcement on 26 November about a so-called ‘mansion tax’, Will Watson, Head of The Buying Solution, spoke to The Telegraph about the effect this uncertainty is having on the property market.

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Can’t Get the Staff? Here’s Why…

Posted on by Jessica Jonzen

Need a cleaner, gardener, or builder? If finding help feels harder than ever, you’re not alone. With rising costs, fewer tradespeople, and the lingering effects of Brexit, the home services shortage is biting, writes The Telegraph’s Alexandra Goss, with insights from our Partner Harry Gladwin.

Sarah Frances Kelley for The Buying Solution

From being “ghosted” by cleaners to chasing builders who never call back (or quote fees that make your eyes water) it’s never been harder to find good help at home. Rising wages, higher National Insurance, steep material costs and Brexit have combined to create the perfect storm.

As our Partner and Head of the Cotswolds region tells Alexandra Goss for The Telegraph, keeping hold of a cleaner has become a competitive sport.

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