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.

In Conversation With: Francesca Brady, AirRated

Outdoor air quality has become increasingly topical in recent years with concerns around pollution, and its impact on us, frequently making headlines in the news cycle. It’s perhaps unsurprising that outdoor and indoor air quality are closely connected, yet many of us don’t fully understand the importance of good indoor air quality.

100km with Strutt & Parker

The new year often marks a time of setting goals and making plans for the months ahead. As the days start to get longer and the weather begins to improve, many of us promise ourselves that we’ll spend more time in the great outdoors, looking to reap the rewards of being in nature.

How our Scottish team celebrate Burns Night

Haggis, kilts and bagpipes are just a few of many famous Scottish traditions, all of which come together for the well-celebrated, Burns Night on 25th January.

Mortgages: improved outlook in 2024

By Mike Boles, Head of SPF Private Office

2024 – what’s on the cards for the housing market this year?

After a rollercoaster year for the housing market, are we over the worst of it? Here experts from across the housing industry look into their crystal balls to find out what could lie ahead for buyers and sellers this year.

Take 5… Homes from different architectural eras

No other nation is quite as nostalgic as us when it comes to period homes. In fact we have a longstanding love affair with them. But, what defines each architectural era? And, what can you buy?

Client stories: embarking on a period restoration romance

As awe-inspiring as architecture can be, the combined functionality and aesthetics of a building is - or should be - reflective of the people who have inhabited it. In fact, the form of a building and its series of iterations provide an historical record and tell a story of the folk who went before.

In Conversation With: Stonewood Builders

Are you dreaming of a restoration project? We sat down with the award-winning Stonewood Builders for advice on where to begin.

What’s been moving home movers since 2013?

The latest 10th edition of Strutt & Parker’s Housing Futures survey examines a decade of shifting property trends: from health and personal finance, downsizers and upsizers, to privacy and politics.

Take 5… New build homes

There are plenty of reasons why you should consider a new build. We’ve picked five homes that might sway you to consider one for your next house purchase.

The benefits of buying a new-build home

Thinking about a house move? You may be wondering whether to plump for an older property with eye-catching period architecture or a brand new home with all the latest features. There’s plenty to shout about when it comes to owning a newly-built property – here are some of the upsides to new-building living.

Take 5… Homes near good schools

Finding a family home near an outstanding school can be a minefield. So, with this in mind, we’ve found five for you.

In Conversation With: David Faber, Summer Fields School & George Hughes, Strutt & Parker Oxford

Oxford is a hub for good quality education – from ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted ratings to renowned institutions – so whether you’re looking to relocate here for the local schools, or are plotting options for your child’s future education, we sat down with David Faber, Head of Summer Fields School in Oxford, and George Hughes, Head of Residential Sales in our Oxford office, to get insight.