• The house is located on a quiet street in Mayfair. Courtesy Vyomm.com
    The house is located on a quiet street in Mayfair. Courtesy Vyomm.com
  • The property's indoor pool. Courtesy Vyomm.com
    The property's indoor pool. Courtesy Vyomm.com
  • The master suite covers an entire floor. Courtesy Vyomm.com
    The master suite covers an entire floor. Courtesy Vyomm.com
  • The property's private cinema. Courtesy Vyomm.com
    The property's private cinema. Courtesy Vyomm.com
  • The open-plan living areas. Courtesy Vyomm.com
    The open-plan living areas. Courtesy Vyomm.com
  • A patio leads off from the ground floor kitchen. Courtesy Vyomm.com
    A patio leads off from the ground floor kitchen. Courtesy Vyomm.com
  • The property's indoor swimming pool. Courtesy Vyomm
    The property's indoor swimming pool. Courtesy Vyomm
  • A piano in the living room. Courtesy Vyomm.com
    A piano in the living room. Courtesy Vyomm.com
  • The bedrooms have a light, airy feel. Courtesy Vyomm
    The bedrooms have a light, airy feel. Courtesy Vyomm

Property of the week: $29.1 million London home comes with a private cinema and underground pool


Selina Denman
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Given its grandeur, it is difficult to picture this property in its former life as an old dairy farm. In 2013, the expansive space was remodelled into a luxurious six-floor townhouse.

Covering more than 8,000 square feet in central London, as well as offering expansive views over Mayfair, this home offers ample space and an enviable location. It is listed with Vyomm.com for £21.95 million ($29.1m).

The ground floor is home to a large kitchen and casual dining area, with access to a patio via large folding and double doors that encourage al fresco dining. A set of stairs leads from the patio to an additional balcony on the first floor of the property.

A patio leads off from the ground floor kitchen. Courtesy Vyomm.com
A patio leads off from the ground floor kitchen. Courtesy Vyomm.com

A large island takes centre stage in the open-plan kitchen, and is flanked by high-end fixtures and appliances, and backlit cabinetry. Also on the ground floor is a dedicated study area, with large front windows that flood the space with natural light, creating an ideal work-from-home spot.

An imposing spiral stone staircase forms the backbone of the property, extending from the ground floor up to the rooftop terrace. A second set of stairs leads to the lower floors, but all six levels can also be accessed via a lift.

The open-plan living and dining area are situated on the first floor. With natural light entering from two sides, the space is bright and roomy, and perfect for relaxing and entertaining. A warm, neutral palette further enhances the intimate atmosphere.

The master suite coversd an entire floor. Courtesy Vyomm.com
The master suite coversd an entire floor. Courtesy Vyomm.com

The property’s entire second floor is dedicated to the master suite, which is dominated by large windows, a modern fireplace and a lounge area. A spacious dressing room leads to a bathroom fitted with a jet bath, shower and double marble sinks. The three additional bedrooms are located on the third floor – all are double rooms with en-suite facilities. A neutral palette again accentuates the property’s warm but modern aesthetic, seen in the cream carpets, white-marble bathrooms and off-white drapes on the four-poster bed in one of the rooms.

But the highlights of the house arguably lie on the lower floors. A cinema with a large projector screen is found on the lower ground, while the lower first floor features a heated swimming pool with underwater lighting and a fully tiled steam room with in-built seating. The second lower floor, meanwhile, is home to a fully fitted gym, with mirrored walls and its own walk-in shower.

While Farm Street is set back from any main roads and is thus very quiet, it offers easy access to main transport links. Set towards the eastern edge of Hyde Park, between Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly and Park Lane, Mayfair is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in London, if not the world.

It was named for the annual 15-day May Fair that took place from 1686 to 1764, and is now home to high-end residences, art galleries, upmarket shops and restaurants, and luxury hotels. Its status is perhaps best summed up by the fact that it remains the most expensive property square on the Monopoly board.

Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

Results

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World record transfers

1. Kylian Mbappe - to Real Madrid in 2017/18 - €180 million (Dh770.4m - if a deal goes through)
2. Paul Pogba - to Manchester United in 2016/17 - €105m
3. Gareth Bale - to Real Madrid in 2013/14 - €101m
4. Cristiano Ronaldo - to Real Madrid in 2009/10 - €94m
5. Gonzalo Higuain - to Juventus in 2016/17 - €90m
6. Neymar - to Barcelona in 2013/14 - €88.2m
7. Romelu Lukaku - to Manchester United in 2017/18 - €84.7m
8. Luis Suarez - to Barcelona in 2014/15 - €81.72m
9. Angel di Maria - to Manchester United in 2014/15 - €75m
10. James Rodriguez - to Real Madrid in 2014/15 - €75m

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Biog

Mr Kandhari is legally authorised to conduct marriages in the gurdwara

He has officiated weddings of Sikhs and people of different faiths from Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Russia, the US and Canada

Father of two sons, grandfather of six

Plays golf once a week

Enjoys trying new holiday destinations with his wife and family

Walks for an hour every morning

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Loyola College, Chennai, India

2019 is a milestone because he completes 50 years in business

 

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What: 2006 World Cup quarter-final
When: July 1
Where: Gelsenkirchen Stadium, Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Result:
England 0 Portugal 0
(Portugal win 3-1 on penalties)

Leaderboard

15 under: Paul Casey (ENG)

-14: Robert MacIntyre (SCO)

-13 Brandon Stone (SA)

-10 Laurie Canter (ENG) , Sergio Garcia (ESP)

-9 Kalle Samooja (FIN)

-8 Thomas Detry (BEL), Justin Harding (SA), Justin Rose (ENG)

FIXTURES

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Burnley v Brighton
Chelsea v Wolves
Crystal Palace v Tottenham
Everton v Bournemouth
Leicester v Man United
Man City v Norwich
Newcastle v Liverpool
Southampton v Sheffield United
West Ham v Aston Villa

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Saturday (All UAE kick-off times)

Valencia v Atletico Madrid (midnight)

Mallorca v Alaves (4pm)

Barcelona v Getafe (7pm)

Villarreal v Levante (9.30pm)

Sunday

Granada v Real Volladolid (midnight)

Sevilla v Espanyol (3pm)

Leganes v Real Betis (5pm)

Eibar v Real Sociedad (7pm)

Athletic Bilbao v Osasuna (9.30pm)

Monday

Real Madrid v Celta Vigo (midnight)

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Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry 

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Power: 190hp

Torque: 320Nm

Price: From Dh147,000

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The specs: 2018 Maxus T60

Price, base / as tested: Dh48,000

Engine: 2.4-litre four-cylinder

Power: 136hp @ 1,600rpm

Torque: 360Nm @ 1,600 rpm

Transmission: Five-speed manual

Fuel consumption, combined: 9.1L / 100km