Revlon celebrates 80 years of glamour October 1, 2012 Dita Teese swears by it and you’ll be hard pressed to spot Gwen Stefani not wearing it so you’ll be forgiven for thinking that red nail varnish has always been around. In reality, Revlon created the first one back in 1932, when the company launched. With the brand celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, it’s [...]
The top 5 wash bags on offer for the modern man October 1, 2012 Mulberry, oak natural leather The epitome of style, this classic oak leather case has two zipped compartments, an internal pocket and a fully lined wipe-clean interior. Details include leather trims, a leather zip pull and, of course, the infamous Mulberry tree logo emblazoned on the front. £250; mulberry.com Santiago Gonzalez, crocodile wash bag This is [...]
Utah: America’s secret scenic wonderland October 1, 2012 Touching down at Las Vegas airport at 9pm, we made a classic mistake. Predicting we’d be fine to drive the two-hour journey to our hotel after a refreshing Diet Coke and a few rounds of Blackjack at the Mandalay Bay, we didn’t expect to find ourselves deliriously sleep-deprived, jetlagged to the max and sans sat-nav, journeying [...]
London agents see a surge in security September 27, 2012 South End, Kensington Guide Price: £15.95m This Fort Knox house includes two panic rooms with four inch bulletproof doors, a steel gun-safe for 24 firearms, an eight-inch steel vault and two separate CCTV systems. I pity anyone unwelcome who tries to get into this house. Contact Knight Frank on knightfrank.co.uk or 020 7938 4311 Balfour [...]
Contemporary architecture at its best September 27, 2012 Broom Heath, Suffolk Strutt & Parker Guide Price £2.6m Located in the pretty market town of Woodbridge along the banks of the River Deben, stands this outstanding contemporary home. This award-winning house is a magnificent example of modern design, which sits harmoniously within its country landscape. Having been built just three years ago, buyers will [...]
London’s hottest residential apartments on the market September 27, 2012 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES situated in the most central locations of London are being snapped up. With more and more people looking to move to the heart of the capital, a hoard of new exciting developments have emerged to fulfil this need. We look at the best new residential developments to recently come on the market. Roman [...]
London Barometer September 27, 2012 The sales market is now chronically undersupplied with 30 per cent fewer properties available and 30 per cent more offers agreed than August last year, confirming that demand for property in the capital is continuing. With mortgage rates at a record low and a growing number of buyers, if you were looking to sell your [...]
Should I accept a low rental offer now or wait for a high one later? September 27, 2012 Q My house has been on the rental market for over three months and I’ve just had an offer of 40 per cent less than the offer price, what should I do? A There are various reasons for making a residential investment but most centre on either looking for a good yield, or long term [...]
Focus on: Belgravia September 27, 2012 Belgravia is at the heart of central London. Located in the City of Westminster and the Royal borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Belgravia has become one of the most coveted addresses in London. Situated close to Knightsbridge and Chelsea, with the best upmarket boutiques, restaurants and schools on its doorstep, Belgravia has everything to offer [...]
Wilton row, sw1 September 27, 2012 Guide price: £11.95m Set in the charming Belgravia Mews, this house sits within walking distance of Belgrave Square and Hyde Park Corner. Set over flour floors, this four-bedroom house offers bundles of space and light, open, airy rooms. Contact savills.com or 020 7581 5234.