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In praise of Manchester prime property
This northern powerhouse is among the most dynamic cities in the UK, with branded residences from world-class hotel groups and contemporary penthouses that offer a superb standard of luxury living
The costs of prime residential real estate
Details can make all the difference when calculating the true costs of buying international property. By comparing ownership across 30 global cities, the latest Savills Prime Residential Index: World Cities has produced a definitive table of real costs: the price of buying, holding and selling.
The best of English country life at Christmas
From Christmas markets and cathedral carol services to festive spectaculars at stately homes, these are the best places to enjoy the landmark moments of the season
Renaissance man: five lessons learnt from building a dream home
After a seven-year transformation of a Florentine theatre tower, architect Stefano Tozzi reflects on what it really takes to create a deeply personal home
Hitting the heights: the world’s top ski resorts
As prices in prime mountain destinations continue to rise, the Savills Ski Report reveals the best locations for buyers, from Aspen in Colorado to Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy
Prime lettings for executive nomads
A growing group of peripatetic professionals and entrepreneurs are seeking a stable temporary base with seamless connectivity, a lively lifestyle and first-rate schools for their children
Is London the ultimate city for a luxury lifestyle?
“There is in London all that life can afford,” said Samuel Johnson in 1777 – and the Savills Spotlight on Wealth Trends report reveals that it tops the league for a lively HNW social scene. So what can London offer?
Buying a home – and setting up a business – in France
Two British entrepreneurs turned a passion for French property into a way of life, making their new acquisitions into countryside retreats
Wealth on the move
In a world where the wealthy move round the globe as the seasons change, property is far more than just an investment
Which Caribbean island is right for you?
From championship golf courses in Barbados to gorgeous golden sands on Antigua, this idyllic tropical region offers something for every lifestyle. Here we explore six of its most appealing isles
Global wealth trends in 2025
In an era of increasing global mobility, the Savills Spotlight on Wealth Trends report reveals how and where high-net-worth individuals choose to live. It examines key lifestyle and financial drivers, and highlights property hotspots old and new. Here are 10 of its most fascinating findings.
Alta Badia: Europe’s most beautiful ski resort
The 2026 Winter Olympics will put the Dolomites in the global spotlight – and alert international buyers to the year-round appeal of this vibrant but little-known Italian resort
A changing world: opportunities for mobile high-net-worth individuals
Integrating wealth and property portfolio planning – the first in a series of conversations between J.P. Morgan Private Bank and Savills
The Microhood: Hampstead
Famous for its gorgeous Heath, handsome period properties, atmospheric pubs and superb views of the city skyline, this north London neighbourhood has much for food- and culture-lovers, too
Why ski resorts have year-round appeal
Life in the mountains is no longer just about winter on the slopes. From Aspen to Verbier, ‘four seasons’ schedules and superb summer sports are heightening the draw
The global travel hubs turned property hotspots
Across the world, cities that were once little more than stopping-off points on the way to somewhere else have blossomed into aspirational locations to live, work and play. Here are four of the best
Why international buyers want supersized sports facilities
From padel courts to saunas, private golf courses to training pools, an emphasis on fitness and wellbeing is now a key factor when purchasing property abroad
Heritage Landmark Living
Historic buildings all over Europe are enjoying a new lease of life as luxury residential hubs
Andermatt: a new rival to St Moritz?
This Swiss ski town is one of the world’s most coveted resorts, with year-round culture, fine dining and outdoor pursuits – plus a unique exemption from Switzerland’s restriction on foreign property ownership
The independent super-schools shaking up London’s property market
A changing educational landscape is redrawing the map with families keen to live close to the latest openings – including Alleyn’s in Hampstead and Thomas’s in Richmond
The best new international schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
With more families moving to the Middle East, the UK’s most celebrated educational institutions, including Harrow and St Paul’s Girls’, are opening branches there too. Here are the names to look out for
How to commission your own home fragrance
Think you’ve finished your design scheme? Think again. No high-end interior is complete without a bespoke scent to match
A garden that works every month of the year
Renowned designer Dan Pearson is revolutionising how we think of our gardening seasons. With imaginative planting, we can enjoy an ever-changing landscape of striking visual interest
The perfect blend
Savills Salon designer Sophie Paterson has used the fashionable cross-collecting trend – mixing up period furniture with contemporary art – as her inspiration at Masterpiece London
House style: Francis Sultana
Francis Sultana is one of the world’s leading interior designers, as well as CEO of David Gill Gallery in London. Originally from Malta, he lives between an apartment in London’s Albany, a palazzo in Valletta and a Jacobean hunting lodge in Hampshire
THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF COLD-WATER SWIMMING
Taking a chilly plunge can boost energy, improve your metabolism and sharpen clarity and focus – while simply living near a river or the sea can have a positive impact, too
The one
Searching for the perfect answer to a property conundrum? Three Savills agents suggest solutions
The best ski chalets to rent in the Alps
The joys of the slopes – and the option to work remotely with a mountain view – are drawing many to the majesty of the French and Swiss Alps
House style: Lucinda Chambers
The former fashion director at Vogue and co-founder of the inspirational shopping platform Collagerie lives in west London. Here, she reveals her design influences and ethos
The best contemporary garden sculptures
Our increasingly versatile green spaces in both town and country locations are ideal for showcasing exceptional large-scale pieces in stone and steel
Where to downsize in England – in style
More and more homeowners are swapping the longstanding family house for a new property in a picturesque town – with Bath, Winchester and Tunbridge Wells offering the best of buzzy urban life
