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Mark LawsonMark Lawson, Partner at The Buying Solution, talks about the increased demand for modern homes and is an enthusiastic advocate of modern architecture. “Everything works, the roof doesn’t leak, they are sustainable, better for the environment and cheaper to run. Modern families love to have a huge kitchen room to live in — a modern house…
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Harry GladwinAs many more people look to move to the Cotswolds areas, two distinct camps are forming according to The Telegraph. This year, so far, local agents Heaton & Partners have seen a 20% increase in buyers wanting to be in the Cotswolds over other second home spots such as the South West and Berkshire. “Discretion…
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Jonathan BramwellThroughout the 19th and 20th centuries a string of literary luminaries and artists called The Cotswolds home – The Mitford sisters, John Singer Sergent and Laurie Lee to name but a few. Nowadays with the festivals, galleries and cultural hubs it continues to attract a certain crowd. Country Life highlights that 70% of the UK’s…
Read more Harry GladwinGovernment figures show that record numbers of people are moving out of London – 340,500 in 2018. Many are looking to live close to clubs with London style facilities, spas, restaurants, gyms and the chance to mingle with like minded people. The Newt in Somerset, whilst not a members club itself, is the latest in luxury…
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Bobby HallThe endless traffic on the A303 can be frustrating but there are a few golden villages that make the journey worthwhile. East of Stonehenge is the golden spot for commuters – the villages surrounding Grateley in the Test Valley are popular with trains into London Waterloo in around 1 hr 20 mins. Stockbridge is also…
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Jemma ScottNew research reveals from Hamptons International reveals the average age for moving to the country has fallen by 10 years. A decade ago those deciding to escape urban life typically did so at the age of 47. Today it is 37. Many are being driven away by the cost of properties, particularly in London, where a couple…
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Thea CarrollThe Sunday Times ‘Home Front’ explores ways to beat the January blues suggesting ‘the reverse commute’. Instead of living in a suburb or town and travelling into the big city in which you work, sweating it out on the train or queuing in a traffic jam day in, day out, you do the opposite. You live…
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