Lifestyle

My Country Life: Martin Waller
Martin Waller, founder of global design house Andrew Martin, talks to Portfolio about his rural residence, his interior style and the best hunting ground for antiques

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 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

Insider’s Guide to Los Angeles
Each month, we catch up with a Savills agent to get the lowdown on their region, insider insights and favourite local haunts. This time, we meet Gideon Lang-Laddie of Savills associate The Agency

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

Insider’s Guide to Singapore
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their area – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Marcus Loo, chief executive officer of Savills Singapore, reveals some of the island’s best-kept secrets

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

Insider’s Guide to Devon
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their area – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Chris Clifford, head of residential sales at Savills Exeter, reveals some of the county’s best-kept secrets

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

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

My Country Life: Edward Bulmer
A series in which leading creatives reveal what they love about their rural residences – and their best-kept secret spots

Insider’s Guide to Rome
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their area – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Sabina Lanzilotto, of Savills Rome, reveals the Eternal City’s best-kept secrets

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

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

Best of the Balearics
Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca have it all – from Michelin-starred restaurants to hip beach clubs and fabulous countryside fincas. Which is the perfect place for your island home?

A weekend home in the Cotswolds countryside: the Savills search
Looking for the perfect answer to a property conundrum? Three Savills agents suggest solutions

Insider’s Guide to St James’s, London
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Charles Cutting, co-head of Mayfair & St James’s Office, reveals St James’s best-kept secrets

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

My Country Life: Luke Edward Hall
A series in which leading creatives reveal what they love about their rural residences – and their best-kept secret spots

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

Insider’s guide to Málaga, Spain
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, José Félix Pérez-Peña, head of Savills Andalusía, reveals Málaga’s best-kept secrets

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

House Style: Charu Gandhi
Meet Charu Gandhi, the founder of Elicyon, an influential Kensington-based architecture and design studio. She talks to Portfolio about her style, her influences and a most unusual client request

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

Insider’s guide to Barbados
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their area – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Michelle Marshall, an agent at Savills associate Altman Real Estate, reveals some of Barbados’s best-kept secrets

My country life: Phillippa Dalby-Welsh
Glorious rural views, vineyard tastings and nights under the stars – the head of Savills Country House Department on the joys of living in East Sussex

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

An Alpine home for an active family: the Savills search
Looking for the perfect answer to a property conundrum? Three Savills agents suggest solutions