Take 5: homes in the best coastal villages

In our recent Best Villages blog, our agents shared some of their favourite coastal villages from around the UK. Here, we’ve dived into five waterside homes for sale that could give you the chance to call one of these villages home - from an art-deco villa once owned by Ian Fleming, to a postcard-perfect thatched cottage.

Take 5: Homes your dog will love as much as you do

For many of us, pets contribute greatly to our everyday lives and dogs are often considered part of the family.

Take 5: Eco Friendly Homes

Today, eco living doesn’t mean compromise. With thoughtful design there’s little reason why sustainability and style can’t go hand in hand. Whether you're rethinking how you live or dreaming of a greener future in a new home, here are five homes for sale with undeniably impressive eco features.

Take 5: Homes with Air Conditioning

As summers in the UK continue to break temperature records, air conditioning is becoming an increasingly sought-after feature for many homeowners.

Air Conditioning at Home: everything you need to know

With summers getting hotter, it’s little surprise more homeowners are thinking seriously about air conditioning. But once you start looking into it, the questions come thick and fast. To help answer your queries, we’ve sat down with experts to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about air conditioning.

Hot Property: why air conditioning is growing in popularity in UK homes

You would be right if you felt that it’s been unusually hot this year. According to the Met Office, June 2025 was the hottest on record for England – a milestone that’s 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.

Take 5: Homes Near UK Summer Festivals

From music festivals in the countryside and culture in the capital, to major sporting events across the country - many of these celebrations are set in some of the UK’s most picturesque pockets, from the Oxfordshire countryside to the Home Counties. We’ve round up five properties currently for sale that put you within easy reach of some of these iconic summer gatherings.

In Conversation With: WagWorks

Moving house can be a big moment for any family - and that includes the four-legged members too. To find out about all the tips and tricks, we’ve teamed up with WagWorks - a membership club for dogs - to help make the transition as smooth as possible.

How easy is it to plant my own vineyard?

With interest in winemaking growing in the UK, Nicholas Watson, from Strutt & Parker’s consultancy team in Lewes, takes a look at what you need to create your own vineyard. If you would like to join the dozens of people with their own vineyard in the UK, here are a few things you’ll need to know.

Take 5: Homes for sale with fishing rights

For keen anglers, the idea of casting a line just steps from your step door is the ultimate dream. Whether you’re drawn to the mediative stillness of a slow-moving chalk stream or the thrill of a fast-running Highland River, these properties for sale can make that dream a reality.

Take 5 – Homes With Tennis Courts

With Wimbledon in full swing and the sun shining down on Centre Court, we’ve selected five homes currently for sale that come with their very own tennis court.

Client Stories: From derelict farm to award-winning vineyard and distillery

Take 5: Homes for sale near excellent pubs

There's a definite charm to having a great pub right on your doorstep. And a good pub can put a village or area on the map, boosting its appeal and consequently, its house values.

Why a good pub might matter more than you think when buying or selling a home

Asked to rank 12 amenities they’d like within walking distance of their new home in order of importance, home movers placed pubs in seventh place. That’s ahead of amenities such as nurseries and schools, sports and fitness facilities, and a library.

Take 5: Homes with Glorious Gardens | 2025

With Chelsea Flower Show in full swing, there’s garden inspiration everywhere you look - it’s impossible not to think about getting outdoors and making something of your own.

Take 5… Homes near the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

If you’re planning a trip to the royal borough while it is in full bloom once more, we’ve picked five houses you can check out in between floral displays

To Buy Beautiful, or Build Better

There are two differing schools of thought in the British property market. On one side are those who seek a fully finished, move-in-ready home: an oasis of certainty in an unpredictable housing landscape. On the other, a cohort sees untapped potential in properties that need significant improving, relishing the opportunity to transform a house into a home and put their stamp on it.

The Turnkey Effect: Why Fully Finished Homes Are Commanding Attention in Prime Central London

Turnkey homes have long been a fixture of the Prime Central London (PCL) landscape. But over the past 18 months, we’ve seen a significant shift—not just in the number of turnkey properties coming to market, but in the expectations buyers now place on them.

Take 5: Turnkey London Properties for Sale

Turnkey properties offer a space finished to the highest standard, combining contemporary design, and practical modern features which have already been curated for you to move straight in. Whether you're drawn to the timeless elegance of a historically significant address or the innovation of bold new architecture, we’ve selected five homes currently on the market, each showcasing the very best in turnkey quality and design that London has to offer.

Best Villages: seven historic villages in England and Scotland

Explore England and Scotland's historical villages, where centuries-old architecture, rich traditions, and fascinating stories bring the past to life.