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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
Secret gardens in the heart of London
The private green spaces at the centre of Notting Hill, Knightsbridge and Chelsea’s elegant squares are prized by residents as a place to escape the bustle of the city and enjoy a unique community spirit
House Style: Naomi Astley Clarke
Meet the London-based interior designer who’s also a member of Mensa. She talks to Portfolio about her influences, her signature style and the joy of antique finds
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
The latest inside-out trends
A stylish transition between indoors and out has never been easier to achieve, thanks to new furniture and lighting from forward-thinking designers
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
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
Take the plunge with your own swimming pond
For modern, forward-thinking landowners, a beautifully landscaped natural pool is the ultimate garden feature
The Microhood: Wimbledon Village
A look at the bijou London locations offering the best of city life – within walking distance of your front door
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
Game, set and match for this Wimbledon house
An interior stylist has served up an ace with her immaculately restored family home in SW19
Fall in love with this Paris apartment
Renowned interior architect Fabrice Juan has remodelled an apartment close to Avenue George V in spectacular style. He explains how he honoured the property’s neoclassical heritage while adding some playful touches
House Style: André Fu
André Fu, one of the most in-demand interior designers in Asia, talks to Portfolio about relaxed luxury and his love of Bauhaus architecture
Chelsea’s Show-Stopping Gardening Trends
The sun shone on the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this spring, highlighting the latest developments, from softer palettes to more sustainable designs
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?
The furniture trends from Milan design week
The Salone del Mobile draws the world’s leading designers to Italy every spring – and heralds the interior trends coming your way, from curvy sofas and bold colours to soft textures, all with a sense of fun
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 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
Discover Denham Place
From European kings to Hollywood royalty: the exceptional palace you could call home
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
Made in Manhattan: a tour of New York’s prime borough
From soaring skyscrapers overlooking Central Park to fashionable loft living, Manhattan offers something for everyone. Here Kane Manera from Corcoran provides the lowdown on five quintessential New York neighbourhoods
The £10 million-plus market that’s defying the downturn
London’s super-prime sector has remained buoyant in the face of economic headwinds. What’s the secret of its remarkable resilience?
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
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
House Style: Charu Gandhi
Meet Charu Gandhi, the founder of Elicyon, an influential Kensington-based architecture and design studio. She talks to Portfolio about her style, her influences and a most unusual client request
How to give your listed home an eco-friendly makeover
Retrofitting heritage houses to improve energy efficiency is notoriously tricky – but a well thought-out design combined with the latest building tech can reduce bills and make a period property snug and sustainable
Handmade in England
Artisans are spearheading a revival of heritage crafts – and their exceptional pieces are popping up in the sleekest of homes. We look at the makers of tradition thriving in the 21st century
Beautifully Biodiverse Gardens
Freshening up your green space for spring is all about the birds and the bees – and the butterflies, worms and wasps. Here’s how to create a low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly garden that’s full of fragrance and colour
A Growing Trend For Glasshouses
Grand Victorian-style pavilions are popping up again in country-house gardens – but this time around, they’re as much luxe entertaining and leisure spaces as homes for heat-loving plants
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
How Smart Is Your Home?
Do you want hi-tech solutions that streamline domestic life – or does the idea of one-touch security fill you with dread?
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…
Insider’s Courchevel ski guide
Jérôme Lagoutte, Head of Savills Courchevel, opens his little black book to share the highlights of this glamorous resort
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
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
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
Insider’s Guide to the French Alps
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 Guy Murdoch of Savills Ski
House Style: Vicky Charles
Vicky Charles is the former global head of design for the Soho House group. She now runs Charles & Co, a New York-based independent interiors studio founded with Julia Corden. Her starry client list includes George and Amal Clooney, David and Victoria Beckham, Gwyneth Paltrow – and, it is rumoured, the Duchess of Sussex
The Hottest Interiors Trends This Year
Moody blues, champagne sinks, comfy armchairs and lashings of swirly marble – here are the year’s key trends for creating a home that is cosy, convivial and perfect for stylish entertaining
How to create the perfect woodland
Whether you’re recreating childhood memories or hoping to do your bit for the planet, planting trees on your estate can make a wonderful family resource – and add value to your UK property
My country life: Monica Vinader
The first of a new series in which leading creatives reveal what they love about their rural residences – and their best-kept secret spots
Home is where the Art is
The secret to enjoying your collection at home is awareness, expert help – and keeping the most vulnerable pieces out of reach of children’s sticky fingers
Songs Of Praise: Why Everyone Loves A Rectory
Grand but family-friendly, rural but not isolated, the rectory is the ideal country house for our times
The Sky’s The Limit: Stylish High-Rise Gardens
Balconies and roof terraces are not just for pot plants – creating a gorgeous ‘green room’ in a city pad can boost physical and mental wellbeing
In pursuit of wellness: what do you want from your second home?
Buyers are putting wellness at the top of their wish list when hunting for a second home. What’s causing this shift in their thinking?
How To Go Green In The Country
Country-house living increasingly comes with a desire for sustainability. So what’s the best way to do it?
The Shipping Forecast: New Harbourside Berths
For many keen sailors, a marina base is the ultimate goal: a place to berth your yacht while you live in luxury on land. So what’s new across the waterfronts of the Caribbean and the Med?
Back To School: Where To Buy
The areas around the UK's most prestigious boarding schools are now property hotspots, as parents snap up homes to be close to their children
Country-house colour
Painting with shades inspired by history can make all the difference when decorating a country home
How Far Will You Go?
The trend towards flexible working is changing our perceptions of what counts as a manageable commute – and that’s way, way beyond the suburbs
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 Rise of the Luxe New-Build
The latest generation of luxury apartments – with top-notch services to match – is trumping traditional-style homes
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
How yacht design is influencing interiors
Superyacht owners demand the highest levels of quality, craftsmanship and precision – and the high-spec finishes and innovative materials required to meet those exacting standards are now being seen in luxury homes
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
Why Londoners love a mews
Mews houses are now among the most coveted properties in London. They have timeless period appeal – and, with sensitive renovation, can be surprisingly spacious
The Microhood: Clerkenwell
A new series looks at the bijou London locations that offer the best of city life within easy walking distance of your front door
A weekend home in the Cotswolds countryside: the Savills search
Looking for the perfect answer to a property conundrum? Three Savills agents suggest solutions
