Lifestyle
Why Glorious Gstaad Is A Smart Ski Choice
A strong performer in the Savills Ski Report 2024/25, the Swiss resort blends charming traditional chalets, spectacular scenery and a glamorous history with state-of-the-art infrastructure and year-round activities
Portfolio: The Ski Edition
New for 2024, our first special issue of Portfolio magazine, available in print and digital. Request your copy today
Make tracks for Morzine
At the heart of a vast ski area, the French resort combines some of the best winter-sports activities in the Alps with traditional charm and plenty of year-round appeal, says Paul Watts, director at Morzine Immobilier, a Savills international associate
Why Norway Is Europe’s Best-Kept Skiing Secret
Pristine mountains, superb steep runs, cosy cabins and beautiful landscapes – this Nordic country is an ideal location for winter-sports fans and summer ramblers
Insider’s Guide to Madrid
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Yolanda Rueda, new developments sales director for Madrid, shares the city’s highlights
Insider’s guide to Cannes
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Sylvain Boichut, head of office for Savills Cannes, reveals the best-kept secrets in town
Insider’s Guide to Sotogrande, Spain
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, James Stewart, director at James Stewart in association with Savills, Sotogrande, reveals the resort’s best-kept secrets
Insider’s Guide to Oxford
Each month, a Savills agent gives us the lowdown on their neighbourhood – a list of the freshest tips and hottest trends. This time, Charles Elsmore-Wickens, Savills head of residential for the Cotswold and Chiltern region, reveals Oxford’s best-kept secrets
Montenegro rising
A trio of residential marina developments is creating a new European destination of note – and rivalling the most established resorts
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
