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High-end homes are snapped up by players but for buyers the market is slowing
From to Czech loans to North Korean condo visions, a round-up of world property news
As an American I enjoy smiling. As a Brit I enjoy being smiled at
Low taxes and growing cultural and sporting scenes draw in the expats
The well-trodden commuter route for the UK capital is looking less busy
The seaside stroll should take its place in the city
Come without preconceptions and you will soon adjust to the city’s heat and bustle
The urgent need to reduce plastic waste has revived the case for public drinking water
FT bureau chief was among one of the waves of foreigners seeking opportunities in China
Gao Zhen’s satirical works are increasingly unwelcome in today’s China
The housing markets of rival cities in the US reflect differences in population, crime and transport
Creating custom fragrances for developments can bring subtle benefits for sellers
The 87-year-old billionaire talks about his family, philanthropy and the World Trade Center
Treetop living is reaching sophisticated new heights
An Oxford college’s garden provided the ideal ‘grassy grove’ setting in which Oedipus met the gods in a staging of a Greek drama
Have a ball on the beach with a selection of products made for sun, sea and sand
The pin-tumbler model carried on millions of key rings is still similar to the 1860s design
DeVOL’s traditional Shaker kitchens hide high-tech appliances
From a roof terrace in Rome to a party barge in London
Demand for homes in the chic village picks up despite the country’s fragile economy
On the hunt for the best surf, Edward White discovers an island on the cusp of change
Bills for homeowners are the lowest in the country
An avid forager and materials recycler, the UK-based interior designer abhors waste
On rare occasions a public figure transubstantiates into one in front of our eyes
Cheap for Brooklyn, the area’s old factories are a magnet for artists and start-ups
We crunch the numbers on whether it is better to sell or rent out your UK property
Cushions, cocktails and creature comforts for an idyllic sanctuary under canvas
The more remote the location, the further your money goes
Buyers take the bulldozer approach to maximise plots in the Surrey market
The town commands the highest prices in Sicily
When to declare on letting income, plus what to do about ‘ownerless’ ponies on your land
From an Australian vineyard to a Greek island
Seeing Edmund Loder’s hybrids is like finding movie stars of the 1930s still blossoming
The country is seeing a surge in condo construction – but infrastructure struggles to keep pace
Californian has dipped his toe into foilboards, Velcro shoes and paddleboards
Zurich offers quality of life, says FT correspondent Ralph Atkins
From an Australian exodus to a Washington DC record, a round-up of world property news
