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Excessive heat in summer and endless wet in winter have led to casualties — but there is hope yet
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London Craft Week puts the emphasis on education, financial reward and self-respect for artisans, often seen as poor cousins to artists and designers
The London shop has championed resolutely modern designs for 60 years. Now, for its next chapter . . .
Once a jewel of the Mediterranean, by the 1980s the Sicilian capital had become dilapidated and dangerous. Now, freed of the grip of the mafia, a revival is under way
Freddie Mac wants to enter the secondary home equity loan market in a win-win for the government, Wall Street and consumers
Even in the most hostile environments, green spaces have long been a place to dream
Business launched just after cancer diagnosis
As house prices fall, it is easier for holiday home buyers to share in the country’s natural bounty
Lenders and owners focus on refinancing as they grapple with falling property values and higher debt
The land of nod has never looked so enticing
Founder Kenneth Tropin seeks to attract ‘talented people’ in the city as firm marks 30th year
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage rates
Impact of my hormonal changes should be taken into consideration by employers
From a Gascon château with a pigeonnier and orangery to a rustic, renovated house with a library
Official data suggests property market recovery is continuing despite recent rise in quoted rates
Planning is required to ease successful succession of a business
Mayfair and Belgravia landlord to convert parts of portfolio to capture demand for flexible office space
Not every basement is ideal for storing wine so you’ll need to do your homework — and you may find there are other more convenient ways to stash your favourite tipple
Agreement would give senior creditors control of reorganised co-working company in exchange for $450mn
Hallways and stairs are easily overlooked, but even simple floor coverings can add colour and excitement
Inside a temple to Thai textiles and crafts
Lower mortgage rates fuel rebound as sector enjoys seventh consecutive monthly increase
The designer created many country houses that reflect historic buildings in a distinctly modern way
Sculptor Katharina Kaminski is exploring her intersex identity with her candlemaker partner Rodrigo Garcia
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