Journal

Discover five exceptional homes for sale by the water, from coastal retreats with panoramic sea views to secluded riverside lock-side homes.

If you are someone whose love of horses defines your lifestyle, then your search for a new home may well be just as much about finding somewhere your four-legged friend can thrive as it is about the house itself.

Knowing where to start with your own renovation project can be tricky and any works on a period property need to be approached with both care and sensitivity, so to help, we sat down with Alexander Macfarlane, head of Building Consultancy.

A Worcestershire country house that has played host to future kings and conquers.

Discover five premium city homes across Bath, Exeter, Cambridge, Oxford, and London with spacious layouts, top schools and vibrant amenities.

As summers in the UK continue to break temperature records, air conditioning is becoming an increasingly sought-after feature for many homeowners. Once rare in properties across the UK, cooling systems are now gaining popularity as buyers prioritise year-round comfort .

With summers getting hotter, it’s little surprise more homeowners are thinking seriously about air conditioning.

According to the Met Office, June 2026 was the hottest on record for England – a milestone that is quickly becoming an annual tradition. With each passing year, summer seems to bring longer and more intense heatwaves, and as a result, air conditioning is fast becoming a necessity for many homeowners. 

With Wimbledon back in full swing and Centre Court serving up another fortnight of world-class tennis, there’s no better time to embrace the season. Whether you’re watching the action with a bowl of strawberries and cream, cheering from Henman Hill, or simply feeling inspired to pick up a racket yourself, the Championships always seem to spark a love for the game.

English wine continues to gain recognition on the world stage. At this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards, a number of English vineyards took home medals, helping to further cement the country’s reputation for producing exceptional sparkling and still wines. From the chalk soils of Hampshire and Wiltshire to the rolling vineyards of Kent and the Cotswolds, England’s wine regions offer a wonderful combination of countryside living and world-class vintages.

With the 2026 World Cup kicking off this week, football mania is set to sweep the nation. Whether you’re a season ticket holder, prefer watching from the comfort of your own cinema room or simply appreciate a home with enough space for a kickabout, there is a property out there for every type of football fan.

Standing at the bottom of your garden, what was once a lawn or even an orchard can begin to suggest something more.

Villages in rural Britain tend to be judged on the presence of the Ps: the post office, the primary school and the pub (a central duck pond is a nice to have but does not usually make the list of buyer priorities).

When searching for a new home, your checklist may well stretch beyond square footage and a south-facing garden.

As the RHS Chelsea Flower Show returns this May, Chelsea is once again bursting into bloom. Undoubtedly the most prestigious event of its kind, thousands of horticultural enthusiasts flock to this corner of West London every year, excited to see unique floral displays and the gardeners behind them.  

It is the height of spring, which means only one thing… wisteria season is upon us. These stunning lilac and white flowers add romance and charm to homes across the UK.

From a Georgian farmhouse to a design-led city townhouse, these five homes demonstrate the impact of carefully curated interiors.

We recently sat down with renowned interior designer Francesca Rowan Plowden - founder and creative force behind Rowan Plowden Design Ltd, a studio celebrated for its thoughtful approach to period property design.