"There are now around 394,000 £1m+ homes in the UK, but how much home you get for your £1m depends on location."

"Renting in prime central London can be an alternative to buying a property or checking into a hotel."

"Homes in new build retirement developments are out of reach of many aspiring downsizers."

"A well-educated workforce is an indicator of a city’s likely future as a global tech hotspot."

"A record €2.7bn of residential property in Monaco was transacted in 2016."

"Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow have enjoyed a more equal share of the market in Q1 2017."

"Higher-than-expected timber prices would help maintain forestry's recent strong performance."

"At times of uncertainty the capital is regarded as the gold standard for investors."

"How much are home buyers prepared to pay to live by the sea?"

"The smart money is backing a more positive future for the Scottish city, and the property market is starting to reflect this."