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The Microhood: Victoria Park Village
A look at the bijou London locations offering the best of city life – within walking distance of your front door

Which world cities will see the highest price rises in 2024?
From Sydney and Dubai to Cape Town, Madrid and Barcelona, a new Savills report reveals the prime urban markets for capital value growth

Three Valleys High: Where to Buy in the World’s Biggest Ski Resort
The vast 3Vs region in southeast France offers off-piste adventure and Michelin-starred cuisine – along with an impressive choice of chalets

The pinnacle of London living: Simon Upton’s houses
The renowned interiors photographer's latest book showcases some of London’s most stylish homes. It offers a vibrant portrait of the private lives of designers and creatives, from Bella Freud to Jasper Conran

House style: Todhunter Earle
Meet Emily Todhunter and Kate Earle, the founders of Todhunter Earle Interiors. They reveal the secrets of their long-standing design partnership and their top tips for creating the perfect Alpine chalet

Highly irregular: five interiors trends for 2024
Designers are introducing an imperfect touch to stylish homes with the use of wobbly lines, wonky shapes and raw edges. Here’s how to bring the inconsistency in

Perfect harmony: how music inspired this Primrose Hill home
A unique setting in one of north London’s best-loved squares makes this triple-aspect house a surefire hit

The ultimate Christmas hosting guide
Organising a festive celebration can be nerve-racking. We’ve asked the experts how to do it – with luxe and style

Scotland takes the lead as the UK’s prime market performer
Demand for prime properties in Edinburgh and Glasgow has pushed the country into the top spot

How to downsize in style
Whether it’s an empty nest or a change in circumstance, many homeowners are re-evaluating where and how they want to live – and seizing the opportunity to forge a new life

Mountain high: the best ski resorts to buy in
From Aspen in Colorado to fast-rising Andermatt in Switzerland, the Savills Ski Report reveals the winter-sports locations across the globe with the best conditions – and the highest asking prices

The members’ clubs upping the stakes in the Cotswolds
They offer contemporary glamour in a glorious rural setting – yet another reason to move to the country

The Microhood: Knightsbridge
A look at the bijou London locations offering the best of city life – within walking distance of your front door

In the footsteps of Picasso: where to buy in Spain and France
From Málaga to Mougins, the locations the artist called home are more popular than ever – especially with international buyers

Late-Life Luxury Living
Developers are creating a wealth of appealing homes offering wellness, culture and sociability

The rise of the upside-down house
A topsy-turvy home, with living space upstairs and bedrooms down, is an increasingly popular way to make the most of exceptional views – and add glamour in the most unexpected of places

House Style: STUDIO QD
Meet Jena Quinn and Lucy Derbyshire, the founders of Studio QD. They reveal their fantasy suppliers and how they work their creative magic

All to Play for: five child-friendly trends
Children are taking a more important role in our design decisions. From indoor playgrounds to secret libraries, here are the best ways to create a home that can be enjoyed by youngsters and grown-ups alike

Club class: the best golf resorts in Europe
From handsome Scottish links courses to sun-drenched fairways in Portugal, Spain and France, here are the prime places to combine a round of golf with a luxury lifestyle – and year-round rental opportunities

More than just Como: where to buy in the Italian lakes
From Orta’s timeless beauty to Maggiore’s authentic charm, this scenic region is replete with style – and a clutch of extraordinary homes

No plane, huge gain: the best flight-free spots in Europe
Many second-home buyers are opting for areas they can reach by road or rail – the south of France and Italy are prime territory for the slow-travel crowd

The Rise of the Luxe New-Build
The latest generation of luxury apartments – with top-notch services to match – is trumping traditional-style homes

The best wine regions in Europe and beyond
You don’t have to own a vineyard to enjoy the cuisine and countryside in a viticultural hotspot such as Tuscany, Bordeaux or Stellenbosch. With wine tourism a fast-growing trend, properties here can be a rental investment, too

A new home after divorce
House hunting after a split requires radical thinking – and a colour scheme to match

How yacht design is influencing interiors
Superyacht owners demand the highest levels of quality, craftsmanship and precision – and the high-spec finishes and innovative materials required to meet those exacting standards are now being seen in luxury homes

The Microhood: Marylebone Village
A look at the bijou London locations offering the best of city life – within walking distance of your front door

Land of plenty: how to buy an Irish estate
A heritage home in the verdant Irish countryside offers peace, privacy – and the potential for hundreds of acres of farmland

Secret gardens in the heart of London
The private green spaces at the centre of Notting Hill, Knightsbridge and Chelsea’s elegant squares are prized by residents as a place to escape the bustle of the city and enjoy a unique community spirit

House Style: Naomi Astley Clarke
Meet the London-based interior designer who’s also a member of Mensa. She talks to Portfolio about her influences, her signature style and the joy of antique finds

Out of the ordinary: a Mallorcan cave house
Bought on a whim almost 20 years ago, this unusual finca built into a hillside has provided many magical family moments