The Journal

The image of England is defined as much by rolling green hills and sweeping meadow views as it is by the likes of Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Whilst always romanticised, the English countryside has become an even more popular draw to take up residence in, thanks to the rise of social media, which has unearthed so many hidden gems to live in. Whilst areas near London have long been popular due to their commuter potential into the city, the best countryside in England for living and working will differ depending on priorities.

Watchmaking is often about firsts. The innovations, engineering and manufacturing methods that are employed by the world’s very best watchmaker brands work on the understanding that being first to the market with a new idea often means everything.

Mid-century modern design continues to inspire interior enthusiasts and appears frequently across popular television and film. At its heart, the style champions simplicity, functionality and organic forms, with a colour palette that successfully reflects these principles.

South Asia encompasses myriad narratives and histories, resisting any attempt to be distilled into a single story. It is little wonder, then, that the subcontinent's art constitutes one of the world's most expansive and compelling artistic canons.

There has been a seismic shift in how marketing and sales operate across myriad industries over the last decade, and prime property is no exception. While the broader impact of social media on consumer behaviour has been dissected and debated at length, its particular role in luxury real estate is a more interesting story than most.