Lifestyle
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Savills guide to the season
From Formula 1 and polo to contemporary design and opera, these are the summer highlights of the European social calendar
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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
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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
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Inside Track: Five Key Interiors Trends from Milan 2024
Playful 1970s style, relaxed social seating and oxblood red as a bold accent colour: here are the latest innovations from the world’s biggest furniture and product design fair
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Montenegro rising
A trio of residential marina developments is creating a new European destination of note – and rivalling the most established resorts
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Insider’s Guide to Melbourne
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Micah Ashley, associate director at Savills Australia, reveals Melbourne’s best-kept secrets
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Saddle up: a guide to equestrian property
Searching for a home suitable for both humans and horses can be quite a challenge. Work out what kind of buyer you are to narrow down the choice and harness the ideal estate for your needs
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Insider’s Guide to Porto
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Joana Lima, Savills head of the downtown office in Porto, reveals the city’s best-kept secrets
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The Microhood: Belgravia
A look at the bijou London locations offering the best of city life – within walking distance of your front door
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The Best Homes To Buy Near World-Class Sporting Events
From tennis at Wimbledon to the Monaco Grand Prix, there’s a huge demand for short-term rentals when an international championship comes to town – which means properties in these locations score high
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Five reasons why Bayswater is on the up
This central London neighbourhood is raising its game, with high-end developments and luxury hotels luring buyers to a newly fashionable part of town
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Insider’s Guide to Barcelona
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Pablo Balea Vicente, Savills head of residential Barcelona, reveals the city’s best-kept secrets
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Gourmet Kent: England’s new culinary hotspot
From hyper-local seafood to Michelin-starred tasting menus and vineyard restaurants, the county has undergone a gastronomic revolution in recent years
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Which ski resorts offer fun for all the family?
Prestigious Alpine hotspots now promise far more than pistes and powder – they’re appealing to multigeneration groups with water parks, concert halls, toboggan runs and luxury labels
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Creating a forest for the future
Planting trees is an enduring way to enhance the environment and do your bit for biodiversity. So how best to make a woodland that will stand the test of time?
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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
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Insider’s Guide to Dubai
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their area – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Andrew Cummings, Savills head of residential Middle East, reveals Dubai’s best-kept secrets
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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
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Insider’s Guide to Val d’Isère, France
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their area – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Alexandra Jubb, associate director at Savills Val d’Isère, reveals some of the resort’s best-kept secrets
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Insider’s Guide to Jersey, Channel Islands
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their area – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. Here, Geri O’Brien, head of Savills Residential, Jersey, reveals the island’s best-kept secrets
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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
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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
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The Microhood: Knightsbridge
A look at the bijou London locations offering the best of city life – within walking distance of your front door
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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
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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