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Global vision: the best places to buy a second home
From classic destinations such as the Côte d’Azur to newcomer the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, a new Savills index reveals the standout locations for a holiday home
The latest inside-out trends
A stylish transition between indoors and out has never been easier to achieve, thanks to new furniture and lighting from forward-thinking designers
Take the plunge with your own swimming pond
For modern, forward-thinking landowners, a beautifully landscaped natural pool is the ultimate garden feature
The Microhood: Wimbledon Village
Famed for world-class tennis and lush green spaces, this southwest London enclave offers outdoor highlights – and a dog-friendly cocktail lounge
Portugal’s New Wave
The past decade has seen the country become a high-tech hotspot, luring international relocators with a mix of historic charm, year-round sun and tax incentives
Game, set and match for this Wimbledon house
An interior stylist has served up an ace with her immaculately restored family home in SW19
Fall in love with this Paris apartment
Renowned interior architect Fabrice Juan has remodelled an apartment close to Avenue George V in spectacular style. He explains how he honoured the property’s neoclassical heritage while adding some playful touches
House Style: André Fu
André Fu, one of the most in-demand interior designers in Asia, talks to Portfolio about relaxed luxury and his love of Bauhaus architecture
Why Londoners love a mews
Mews houses are now among the most coveted properties in London. They have timeless period appeal – and, with sensitive renovation, can be surprisingly spacious
The Microhood: Clerkenwell
A new series looks at the bijou London locations that offer the best of city life within easy walking distance of your front door
Chelsea’s Show-Stopping Gardening Trends
The sun shone on the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this spring, highlighting the latest developments, from softer palettes to more sustainable designs
The best equestrian properties
There’s a growing demand for rural homes with stables and paddocks, from horse-mad families as well as polo players and professional trainers. Here’s how to make your romantic riding dream a reality
The furniture trends from Milan design week
The Salone del Mobile draws the world’s leading designers to Italy every spring – and heralds the interior trends coming your way, from curvy sofas and bold colours to soft textures, all with a sense of fun
The Savills Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023
This year’s offering isn’t just a feast for the eyes: many of the plants on display will make the journey from plot to plate over the course of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Discover Denham Place
From European kings to Hollywood royalty: the exceptional palace you could call home
London’s crowning glories: how prime property has changed since the last coronation
When Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953, homes in Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Kensington were highly desirable – but Notting Hill and Shoreditch were decades away from becoming fashionable. We look at the very different London which just witnessed the coronation of Charles III
Made in Manhattan: a tour of New York’s prime borough
From soaring skyscrapers overlooking Central Park to fashionable loft living, Manhattan offers something for everyone. Here Kane Manera from Corcoran provides the lowdown on five quintessential New York neighbourhoods
The £10 million-plus market that’s defying the downturn
London’s super-prime sector has remained buoyant in the face of economic headwinds. What’s the secret of its remarkable resilience?
The spots to moor a luxury yacht
From the Caribbean island of Antigua to France, Mallorca and Montenegro, here are the leading locations for buyers seeking a prime property with a private mooring or easy access to a five-star marina
The Ultimate Rug
Art is no longer just for your walls. Big-name designers – Paul Smith, Patricia Urquiola and Tom Dixon – are creating masterpieces for your floors, too, in a bold challenge to craft conventions
Doing the season, Riviera-style
With 300 days of sun, world-class festivals of jazz and film, premium sport and an abundance of southern French charm, the Côte d’Azur has year-round appeal
How to give your listed home an eco-friendly makeover
Retrofitting heritage houses to improve energy efficiency is notoriously tricky – but a well thought-out design combined with the latest building tech can reduce bills and make a period property snug and sustainable
Handmade in England
Artisans are spearheading a revival of heritage crafts – and their exceptional pieces are popping up in the sleekest of homes. We look at the makers of tradition thriving in the 21st century
Buying for your children at university
With competition for decent accommodation fiercer than ever, buying a student flat can be a shrewd move for parents and their undergraduate offspring – provided they do the research
The growing market for UK Vineyards
British wine is now a worthy rival to its more illustrious global counterparts – and buying a vineyard in the UK is easier than in Bordeaux or Burgundy. Here is our guide on how to get growing
Beautifully Biodiverse Gardens
Freshening up your green space for spring is all about the birds and the bees – and the butterflies, worms and wasps. Here’s how to create a low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly garden that’s full of fragrance and colour
The Fashion-Forward Neighbourhoods To Buy In
In London, Paris, Milan and New York, where the cool crowd leads, smart buyers follow
A Growing Trend For Glasshouses
Grand Victorian-style pavilions are popping up again in country-house gardens – but this time around, they’re as much luxe entertaining and leisure spaces as homes for heat-loving plants
House Style: Mimi Shodeinde
Mimi Shodeinde is a British-Nigerian artist and designer who founded her studio, Miminat, while at university. Her recent projects include a villa in Portugal, a flat in London’s Notting Hill and a house in Cape Coast, Ghana. Her work blends the contemporary and the contradictory, inspired by her diverse background and a global approach to artistry
The Best Global Cities For 2023
The rollercoaster of the past few years shows no sign of slowing, as Miami’s price growth streaks ahead of New York’s, and Milan outperforms London and Berlin. The Savills Prime Residential Index: World Cities decodes the twists and turns
