Lifestyle
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: 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
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?
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
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
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
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
The Microhood: Knightsbridge
A look at the bijou London locations offering the best of city life – within walking distance of your front door
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
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
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
More than just Como: where to buy in the Italian lakes
From Orta’s timeless beauty to Maggiore’s authentic charm, this scenic region is replete with style – and a clutch of extraordinary homes
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
