Lifestyle
The evolution of the villa
Popular for centuries as an escape from the fast-paced city, villas are the stuff of our lotus-eating dreams – and remain the ultimate property choice for leisure-seeking buyers around the world
Tanera Mòr: A Scottish Island Reborn
Tanera Mòr was a remote and rundown Scottish island when the financier and philanthropist Ian Wace bought it in 2017. Today it is both a haven and a hive – a community rekindled by imagination, industriousness and kindness
In praise of Manchester prime property
This northern powerhouse is among the most dynamic cities in the UK, with branded residences from world-class hotel groups and contemporary penthouses that offer a superb standard of luxury living
The best of English country life at Christmas
From Christmas markets and cathedral carol services to festive spectaculars at stately homes, these are the best places to enjoy the landmark moments of the season
Hitting the heights: the world’s top ski resorts
As prices in prime mountain destinations continue to rise, the Savills Ski Report reveals the best locations for buyers, from Aspen in Colorado to Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy
Buying a home – and setting up a business – in France
Two British entrepreneurs turned a passion for French property into a way of life, making their new acquisitions into countryside retreats
Alta Badia: Europe’s most beautiful ski resort
The 2026 Winter Olympics will put the Dolomites in the global spotlight – and alert international buyers to the year-round appeal of this vibrant but little-known Italian resort
Why ski resorts have year-round appeal
Life in the mountains is no longer just about winter on the slopes. From Aspen to Verbier, ‘four seasons’ schedules and superb summer sports are heightening the draw
Why international buyers want supersized sports facilities
From padel courts to saunas, private golf courses to training pools, an emphasis on fitness and wellbeing is now a key factor when purchasing property abroad
Andermatt: a new rival to St Moritz?
This Swiss ski town is one of the world’s most coveted resorts, with year-round culture, fine dining and outdoor pursuits – plus a unique exemption from Switzerland’s restriction on foreign property ownership
The one
Searching for the perfect answer to a property conundrum? Three Savills agents suggest solutions
The best ski chalets to rent in the Alps
The joys of the slopes – and the option to work remotely with a mountain view – are drawing many to the majesty of the French and Swiss Alps
How the Country Got Cool
A new generation is embracing country life, attracted not just by the beauty of the houses and the landscape, but by the ever-cooler local scene, where private members’ clubs rub shoulders with art-world hubs
Wellness retreats for body and mind
Be it sun salutations in the Maldives or cold-water baths in Lapland – whatever wellness means to you, these retreats will leave you feeling brand new
The enduring allure of members’ clubs
Members’ clubs are places to socialise, network and escape. We go behind the velvet rope to discover the secrets of some of the world’s best
Season in the Sun: London’s Unbeatable Summer Social Scene
The time-honoured season – from the Chelsea Flower Show to Wimbledon and Frieze – is key to the capital’s appeal for global visitors
A guide to the equestrian season
From three-day eventing at Badminton and Burghley to racing at Ascot and polo in Windsor, discover the high points of this year’s social calendar
How to choose an alpine retreat
Jeremy Rollason and Guy Murdoch of Savills Ski sit down with Oxford Ski Company’s Rupert Longsdon for a roundtable discussion on finding your perfect resort in the Alps.
