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Privacy, a pool and ‘all the toys’ are top of the list of must-haves
Shopping for stationery gives a sense of order prevailing over chaos
The city’s high quality of life may be compromised by the increase in holiday lets
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They are finding rural idylls close to home — and some decide to stay year round
Agents claim a post-election bounce, but underlying problems remain
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The region has been hit by hurricanes and trade wars. But developers are building regardless
Sales are up 6% on last year in London’s former epicentre of hip — but homes are selling with big discounts
Prime rural homes are 28 per cent cheaper than they were in 2008
Average sale prices for co-ops and condos dropped 7.5% in the fourth quarter
Agents say prices of exclusive properties in UK capital may have bottomed out in last quarter
From maximalism to mid-century: leading aesthetes choose the styles of the decade
Behind the scenes with professional declutterers
A selection of terrific titles that inform and inspire
From an off-grid traditional finca to a Palladian mansion in Surrey
Reflections and revelations from a year of politics — direct from a spinney in the English countryside where the annual badger summit took place
Objects from natural materials create harmony between the indoors and the rugged landscape
Cheesegrater-owner teams up with Apollo in redevelopment of Whiteleys shopping centre
Revisit the year’s best long-form stories — from an interview with Warren Buffett to a personal look at starting afresh at the age of 60. We also serve up analyses of populist politics, tips for financial planning and extreme micro-living in San Francisco
A round-up of world property news
Price falls in wake of pro-democracy protests lure interest
A thriving centre for technological and creative industries, the city also has numerous cultural attractions
Trees can be recycled or even rented to give them a second life after the holidays
A 1950s plexiglass design inspired a US entrepreneur
The FT’s architecture critic on the evocative power of a box of baubles
An Alpine retreat near Villars, a villa with bespoke interiors in Japan and a 15-bathroom Utah chalet
The Central American country boasts pristine cayes, coral reefs and Mayan ruins
Beyond holly and pine cones: our columnist on the best colours, patterns and accessories
From hellebores to roses, our gardening expert selects the best for warmer winters
Developers offer ‘rent-to-buy’ deals with cash-back terms
The city is well connected to central Europe’s major capitals
Climate change is prompting architects to build innovative structures under the ground
The outdoors is a key part of life in the Oregon city, as is the indoors, as a hub of interior design
Properties in Franschhoek are seen as trophy assets
