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Château du Grand-Lucé hotel review: ‘Chic is thrust to the fore’
Andrew Harris heads to the Loire Valley and discovers that the meticulous renovation of Château du Grand-Lucé is neither staid nor stuffy A challen…
How your gardens could provide grounds for lower tax rates
The question of ‘gardens and grounds’ can have a substantial impact on tax liability upon estate purchase and sale, writes Claire Weeks…
Why medispas are taking over the world of wellness
Medispas have melded the worlds of medicine and spas to create enviable all-round wellness centres, writes Jo Foley Medispa is a word that has slit…
Laurence Geller: How I became a serial philanthropist
British-born real estate investor Laurence Geller on how he became a ‘serial philanthropist’ Interview by Rasika Sittamparam I made my first millio…
UK art exports jump amid ‘weak sterling’
New research from Boodle Hatfield has found that the UK’s art exports are surging as Brexit comes to bear, writes Arun Kakar Art and antiques…
Clive Aslet: What Modern architects have in common with Classicists
The best Modern architects seem to share the same values of human scale and local distinctiveness as the Classicists, writes Clive Aslet During the…
Jonathan Ray: Why a good Riesling is hard to beat
Whether it’s from Alsace, Germany or even the New World, a good Riesling is very hard to beat, writes Jonathan Ray Sitting in the wine bar in Fortn…
The problem with the ‘Golden Visa’
The government have suggested an independent audit for all ‘Golden Visas’, but that may not be necessary, writes Philip Barth The Tier …
Everything you need to know about the Dormant Accounts Scheme
Dormant accounts seem to represent the closest thing to a ‘free money tree’ that charities could wish for, but they pose some issues, writes Jerry …
Sunshine, stars and sustainability – Monaco Yacht Show report
A UK firm has cleaned up at the Monaco Yacht Show, where themes of sustainability were again prevalent, writes Arun Kakar London-based Winch Design…
Let’s hope Dominic Raab’s human rights law will have more bite
The foreign secretary’s promised law for those responsible for human rights abuses should be accompanied by an efficient enforcement mechanis…
Weak sterling prompts fall in UK millionaires
New research sheds light on global wealth composition – with an uncertain outlook for the UK, reports Arun Kakar Global wealth grew by 2.6 pe…
How Caravan took over London: William Sitwell meets the founders
A trio of Kiwis have conquered London with their Caravan restaurants, and their convoy looks likely to go even farther afield, writes William Sitwe…
Coining it: Nick Foulkes on a true collectors item
It’s difficult to imagine generations in a distant future getting quite so excited about 2,500-year-old bitcoin or contactless payment – let …
‘We wanted to reimagine international aid’ – Cambodia’s Liger Academy celebrates ten years
The philanthropic Liger Academy teaches promising Cambodian children the skills to succeed. Arun Kakar talks to its co-founder about how to create …
‘Grandparents have the right to see grandchildren’ says family lawyer
Charlotte Coyle explains what can be done when divorce separates children from their grandparents When you hear of a family breakdown, you automati…
Weekend in Beirut: the Paris of the Orient is back
You won’t escape the scars of the war, but there’s more to the Lebanese capital than you’d think, writes Christopher Jackson Beirut’s recentl…
Why the buy-to-let boom is coming back
Demand for the buy-to-let scheme is set to increase in demand over the coming years and investors should take notice, writes Andy Foote The busines…
Succession planning in an era of ‘increasing transparency’
In a world of increased transparency it is important that flexibility plays a key role in succession planing, writes Dominic Condé-Cole People may …
William Cash on betting and Boris’s ‘winning’ charisma
Don’t fancy sitting in traffic for hours on race day? Simply enjoy it all from a private room of a West End club instead, writes William Cash The e…