Lifestyle

Hyper-local Dining Destinations
Farm-to-table eating is a growing trend, with restaurants serving delicious dishes made with ingredients from the surrounding fields. Cornwall, Devon and Somerset offer particularly rich pickings

The Microhood: The City of London
Famous as a financial centre, the Square Mile is also surprisingly vibrant and supremely well connected

Insider’s guide to Monaco
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Irene Luke reveals the best-kept secrets in town

Jane Austen’s guide to the property market
The author of Pride and Prejudice was born 250 years ago – yet many of us are still charmed by the novel’s grand houses as well as its memorable characters. So where might the Bennet sisters and Mr Darcy be living today?

The rise of the new super-prime renter
The capital’s high-end lettings market is seeing an influx of younger clients. They want to live in vibrant neighbourhoods with best-in-class amenities, but also distinct character and charm

Insider’s guide to Florence
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Luca Cerutti reveals the best-kept secrets in town

Why Glorious Gstaad Is A Smart Ski Choice
A strong performer in the Savills Ski Report 2024/25, the Swiss resort blends charming traditional chalets, spectacular scenery and a glamorous history with state-of-the-art infrastructure and year-round activities

The Beautiful South: Where to Find Classic Cotswolds Charm
The towns and villages of the southern Cotswolds are hard to beat for those seeking scenic splendour, characterful pubs and handsome golden-stone houses

Portfolio: The Ski Edition
Our first special issue of Portfolio magazine, available in print and digital. Request your copy today

Tablescaping: How To Achieve The Perfect Setting
An artfully dressed table makes for a memorable Christmas party. Here, styling experts offer tips for creating an atmospheric arrangement

Make tracks for Morzine
At the heart of a vast ski area, the French resort combines some of the best winter-sports activities in the Alps with traditional charm and plenty of year-round appeal, says Paul Watts, director at Morzine Immobilier, a Savills international associate

Why Norway Is Europe’s Best-Kept Skiing Secret
Pristine mountains, superb steep runs, cosy cabins and beautiful landscapes – this Nordic country is an ideal location for winter-sports fans and summer ramblers

Peak Prices: The World’s Leading Ski Resorts
As prices in prime mountain destinations continue to rise, the Savills Ski Report reveals the most desirable locations for investors across the world, from Aspen in Colorado to Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy

Homes for hire: hosting a location shoot
Could your house be a star of the screen, the backdrop to an ad campaign or the venue for a brand event? Here’s how to put your property in the spotlight

Insider’s Guide to Madrid
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Yolanda Rueda, new developments sales director for Madrid, shares the city’s highlights

The Microhood: Hillgate Village, Notting Hill
Beyond its famed photogenic exteriors, this unique London district continues to thrive

Gourmet Nice: the Riviera’s hottest foodie destination
The Unesco-listed city known for traditional Niçoise fare has upped its gastronomic game in recent years. Now ambitious chefs are adding Michelin-starred cachet to the fine-dining scene

Savills guide to the season
From the Snow Polo World Cup in St Moritz to the Met Gala in New York, here are the highlights of the global social calendar for winter and spring

Insider’s guide to Cannes
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Sylvain Boichut, head of office for Savills Cannes, reveals the best-kept secrets in town

Gourmet Porto: Portugal’s New Dining Destination
One of the oldest cities in Europe, Unesco-listed Porto is also one of the continent’s culinary hotspots, with talented young chefs reinventing the city’s delicious traditional dishes

Stroke of Genius: How Padel Is Taking the World by Storm
From the Bahamas to the Algarve, this super-sociable racket sport is on the rise – and property buyers are searching for homes with courts close by

The year-round lure of a coastal home
The rise of flexible working and a desire to spend more time in nature have led to a wave of homebuyers making a full-time move to the shore

Insider’s Guide to Sotogrande, Spain
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, James Stewart, director at James Stewart in association with Savills, Sotogrande, reveals the resort’s best-kept secrets

Insider’s Guide to Oxford
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Charles Elsmore-Wickens, Savills head of residential for the Cotswold and Chiltern region, reveals Oxford’s best-kept secrets

London’s tastiest food villages
From leafy Victoria Park to the grand streets of Mayfair, the UK capital is full of neighbourhoods with deliciously distinct gastronomic flavours

The growth of the cutting garden
The trend for seasonal homegrown blooms promises ever-changing colours and scents while also being sustainable. Two expert gardeners explain how to keep your vases filled from spring to autumn

The Rise Of The Ultra-Tenant
A trend for choosing to rent rather than buy has emerged among a surprising demographic – super-prime clients in the world’s property hotspots

How to pick the perfect rug
The right carpet can be the element that brings an interior to life. Designer Deirdre Dyson offers tips to help make the ideal choice

Gourmet Somerset: A Chic Culinary Hotspot
With Michelin-starred restaurants, cracking country pubs and award-winning vineyards, the county offers some of the finest gastronomic treats in the West Country

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