The golden rules of period property restoration

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.

Take five | Homes for sale in England’s most sought-after cities

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

Take five | homes for sale 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 | adding air conditioning to your home

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 five | Homes for sale for tennis fans

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 five | Homes near England’s award-winning vineyards

From the vineyards of Kent to the rolling hills of Hampshire, discover five beautiful homes perfectly placed for exploring England’s thriving wine scene.

Take five | Homes for football fans

With the World Cup underway, we’ve rounded up five properties that offer something for every football personality.

Building in your garden | What you need to know before you begin

Standing at the bottom of your garden, what was once a lawn or even an orchard can begin to suggest something more. A building plot for another home perhaps, quietly set behind the first.

The best pubs in rural Britain and the villages they call home

Explore Britain’s best pubs and the picturesque villages behind them – perfect inspiration for your next countryside escape.

Take five | Homes for sale near Britain’s best pubs

From cosy village inns to sought-after country homes, discover five properties for sale near Britain’s best pubs.

Take five | Homes near 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

Client stories | A different approach to downsizing

Downsizing tends to arrive with a certain predictability. Often, a much-loved family home is sold, the heirloom dining room table is passed down to one of the children, and life shifts into something smaller and simpler – a different kind of bricks and mortar.

Take five | Homes that could feature in Rivals

To mark the second instalment of Rivals hitting screens this May, we’ve selected a few homes that could play a starring role…

Take five | Homes with beautiful wisteria

It is the height of spring, which means only one thing… wisteria season is upon us.

Take five | Homes with thoughtfully designed interiors

Whether considerately restored or entirely reinvented, each property proves that great interiors isn’t about following trends – it’s about creating spaces that feel welcoming and ready to be lived in.

In conversation with: Francesca Rowan Plowden

With more than a decade of experience restoring and designing historic homes, sprawling estates and private residences, Francesca brings an expert eye to every project she touches. She’s become a trusted voice in interiors thanks to her engaging design content and real-world advice shared with her community across social media.

Take five | Homes that could feature in Wuthering Heights

Beyond the film’s romance, costumes, contemporary soundtrack and storytelling, it is impossible not to admire the striking backdrops that feature throughout. Set and filmed in the Yorkshire Dales, the rolling mist, open fields and dramatic cliff faces shape the atmosphere of the story.

English wine | From proving a point to telling a story

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.