Surreal estate: inside Margaret Thatcher’s Chester Square retreat
It’s received Ronald Reagan and other heads of state, and given its bombproof door perhaps other less savoury offerings, too
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Ultra-Luxury St. Regis Jakarta poised to become the premium address for well-heeled travelers and residents
St. Regis brand is bringing bespoke service, contemporary design and refined elegance to the ever-bustling city of Jakarta. Set in the Heart of Jakarta’s Golden Triangle, the new St. Regis Jakarta and The Residences at The St. Regis Jakarta will set a new paradigm for luxury hospitality in Indonesia’s thriving Capital. Centrally located on Jalan … Read more
‘Like a shimmering sea creature’: Britain’s first amphibious homes
A luxury floating house on the Thames that rises and falls with the water levels is just the start for the architectural duo set on addressing problem flooding
London prime shop rents leap 9% in last quarter of 2015
Luxury retailers battle for prime central sites in trend towards operating fewer but more high-profile stores
Ultra-exclusive island in the South Pacific at auction
Fiji is one of the very few countries in the South Pacific Islands that allows foreigners to own property, including the ownership of freehold real estate. Even so, more than 91% of Fijian real estate is held in “leasehold,” meaning that purchasers never truly hold free and clear title to a given property, but instead … Read more
Inside Hanoi’s gated communities: elite enclaves where even the air is cleaner
The rapid growth of Vietnam’s super-rich means multi-billion dollar developments are rising across this ancient city, separating the wealthy with walls and 24-hour private security from street hawkers, congestion and pollution