Lifestyle
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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
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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
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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
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The Microhood: Wimbledon 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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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
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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?
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A weekend home in the Cotswolds countryside: the Savills search
Looking for the perfect answer to a property conundrum? Three Savills agents suggest solutions
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Fashion-Forward Neighbourhoods To Buy In
In London, Paris, Milan and New York, where the cool crowd leads, smart buyers follow
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House Style: Mimi Shodeinde
Mimi Shodeinde is a British-Nigerian artist and designer who founded her studio, Miminat, while at university. Her recent projects include a villa in Portugal, a flat in London’s Notting Hill and a house in Cape Coast, Ghana. Her work blends the contemporary and the contradictory, inspired by her diverse background and a global approach to artistry
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Insider’s guide to the Algarve, Portugal
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Kerstin Buechner, co-owner of QP Savills, reveals some of the Algarve’s best-kept secrets
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Relocation, Education, Education
If you’re moving abroad, finding the right international school for your children is as much of a priority as securing the perfect property. But it needn’t be a challenge…
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Insider’s Courchevel ski guide
Jérôme Lagoutte, Head of Savills Courchevel, opens his little black book to share the highlights of this glamorous resort
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Insider’s guide to Chelsea, London
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. William Duckworth-Chad, a director at Savills residential sales and The Private Office, reveals Chelsea’s best-kept secrets
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The best European cities for smooth skiing and vibrant culture
Looking for chic city living within striking distance of the slopes? Nice, Geneva and Marbella are among the most exciting cities in Europe, and all offer easy access to snow-sure ski resorts
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The Ultimate Family Room
As the boundaries between work and home life become ever more blurred, many of us crave a space where the household can hang out together. Here’s how to create a flexible, social room that will grow with your family
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How to bring wellness into your home
Creating a healthy domestic space is not just about luxe steam rooms and spacious gyms. Using natural materials can improve both your health and your happiness
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Let’s Move To The Country: The Savills Search
Looking for the perfect answer to a property conundrum? Three Savills agents suggest solutions
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Turn Your Home Into A Film Set
Could your house be Hollywood’s next big thing? Movie and TV scouts are looking for country piles and townhouses – so here’s how to put your property in the limelight
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My country life: Jeremy Langmead
A new series in which leading creatives reveal what they love about their rural residences – and their best-kept secret spots