Exploring Communal Gardens in London: A Green Oasis in the Heart of the City

From historic garden squares to modern resident roof terraces, London’s communal outdoor spaces have become an integral part of the city. But what makes these unique to London? We dive into the leafy world of London’s communal gardens.

Convenience, Community and Connectivity: What makes us move?

From new-build flats in buzzing metropolises to seaside properties with panoramic views, where we want to live typically evolves over time.

Take 5… Homes that offer additional income

We’ve picked five standout homes currently on the market where the owners have made the most of every square foot or acre.

Client Stories: raising a glass to a Welsh vineyard

Ancre Hill Estates is widely considered the UK’s leading biodynamic and organic producer.

Take 5… Homes with tennis courts

From grass courts with court side viewing, to all weather courts for year round playing, we’ve picked five homes to encourage you to dust off your racket and trainers and hit the court.

Take 5… Homes near racecourses

As Ascot’s racetrack comes alive again this week, we’ve picked five of our favourite homes with racing on the doorstep.

Take 5… Homes with aspirational features

Home offices, large kitchens, and plenty of bedrooms often fall into the ‘must-have’ list for our next homes – but what about the more aspirational features?

Modern swimming pools and whimsical walled gardens; the dream outdoor features still topping the charts

A person’s home is their castle – or so the saying goes – so our Housing Futures survey asks home movers what their dream features are. What do we aspire for most in our gardens in 2024?

Take 5… Homes with glorious gardens

The saying April showers bring May flowers has certainly rung true this year. Colour now seems to be everywhere which means longer, warmer evenings spent in the garden are nearly upon us.

Strutt & Parker in conversation with Angel Collins

Whether you have just bought a house with a garden for the first time, or your new garden is just slightly bigger than what you are used to, deciding how to put your own stamp on your outdoor space can seem daunting – and you are likely to have lots of questions.

Take 5… Colourful Homes

Whatever your reason is for wanting a colourful home, we know it can be tricky to get started. To help, we’ve picked five properties that might tempt you to get the paint brush out.

In Conversation With: Matthew Williamson

For those who don’t agree that “less is more” and who want to bring personality into their home through fun and eye-catching interiors, we sat down with fashion designer turned interior designer, Matthew Williamson, to talk about how to be bold using colours and patterns.

Client Stories: kaleidoscopic homes

Have you ever pored over paint charts and spent hours studying different samples on your walls? If so, you’re in good company. To help inspire you, we’ve explored how a striking use of colour has shaped three very different rooms in homes currently on the market.

Housing Futures: Is This Sustainable?

In the UK, housing and non-residential buildings account for 17% of total carbon emissions. In this Housing Futures chapter, we explore how sustainability plays a part in households’ home move in 2024.

Take 5 ... Homes with extensions

If you’re looking to renovate, or simply wish you were, we’ve picked five properties currently on the market that have got extensions right.

In Conversation With… Vic Johnson, Johnson Design Partnership

Many of us dream of building our own home one day, while others love where they live but think it could be improved through an extension or remodel. It’s little surprise that with such vision, questions often follow.

Client Stories: a lesson in renovation

For many of us, our DIY abilities are limited to hanging up a picture frame or assembling flatpack furniture. But for others, the “I can do it” attitude extends to as far as replastering and reroofing, and even building a new kitchen. Jo and Alex Skinner, the owners of Paygate Cottage in Laughton, East Sussex, are the perfect example of this.

Take 5… Homes connected to notable women

Take 5: Homes with good indoor air quality

Take 5… Homes near outdoor activities

We have picked five activities to get you motivated this January – and, because we think these are excellent examples, five homes you could do them from.