Lifestyle

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

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

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

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

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

Gourmet Kent: From Coast to Kitchen
From hyper-local seafood to Michelin-starred tasting menus and vineyard restaurants, the county has undergone a gastronomic revolution in recent years

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

Perfectly Balanced Interiors
Country-house interiors are constantly evolving to suit the needs of owners. Here are the best ways to create a harmonious mix of character and flair

Club class: the best golf resorts in Europe
From handsome Scottish links courses to sun-drenched fairways in Portugal, Spain and France, here are the prime places to combine a round of golf with a luxury lifestyle – and year-round rental opportunities

Insider’s Guide to St John’s Wood, London
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Stephen Lindsay, director of Savills St John’s Wood, reveals the area’s best-kept secrets

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

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

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

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

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

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 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