In 1822, Charles Lillie published The British Perfumer, a 400-page book he hoped would save the country’s fragrance industry ‘from total annihilation’. He claimed those who ‘style themselves Perfumers, as well as most buyers, are entirely ignorant, the former of what they sell, and the latter of what they purchase’. Chapters were categorised by scent … Read more
Skipton in North Yorkshire has been crowned the happiest place to live in Great Britain for the first time in Rightmove’s 14th annual Happy at Home Index. Thousands of residents across over 200 areas in Great Britain told Rightmove how they feel about their area, from the friendliness of the people to the access to employment … Read more
This week’s UK Property Market Stats Show for the week ending Sunday 30th November 2025 (week 47) features Steph Vass from TAUK. Together, we review the key data and trends from the week’s activity in the property market. ✅ Overall Picture The only notable effect the budget has had is a large increase in £1m listings … Read more
The National Residential Landlords Association has announced a new partnership with PropTech firm Flyp to support buy-to-let landlords looking to sell their properties. The collaboration will also allow estate agents to bid for sales instructions on a multi-agent basis. However, the NRLA notes that while the service will use multiple estate agents rather than a … Read more
Hoffen West has completed the acquisition of the lettings and property management portfolio of Ayrton Wylie, a long-standing firm in prime central London property. The acquisition expands Hoffen West’s operations in Belgravia and the surrounding areas. Ayrton Wylie has operated in the sector for more than 25 years, providing lettings and management services to landlords … Read more