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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

The Best Bases for Executive Nomads
New Savills research reveals the 25 locations worldwide that offer a desirable lifestyle and world-class physical and digital connectivity

Sofas are the new kitchen islands, says designer Tom Dixon
One of the world’s most celebrated innovators, the British maverick creates bold products that are always ahead of interiors trends. Here he explains how sustainability is powering his portable lighting and why newness is all

House style: Suzy Hoodless
The influential London-based interior designer on her love of contemporary art and Scandinavian furniture – and the joy of a dream client

The lost gardens of London
Glorious parkland is one of the UK capital’s most prized attractions – but a new exhibition tells the intriguing story of green spaces that no longer exist, from one of Prince Albert’s pet projects to a forgotten zoo

Where to buy in Spain: the most sought-after spots
The Savills Spain Prime Residential 2024 report reinforces the country’s reputation as a favourite for global clients – and reveals the best places to buy, from established hotspots such as Madrid, Barcelona and Marbella to fast-rising Valencia and Seville

The Microhood: Hillgate Village, Notting Hill
Beyond its famed photogenic exteriors, this unique London district continues to thrive

Gourmet Nice: the Riviera’s hottest foodie destination
The Unesco-listed city known for traditional Niçoise fare has upped its gastronomic game in recent years. Now ambitious chefs are adding Michelin-starred cachet to the fine-dining scene

Belgravian Rhapsody
The distinguished British jewellery designer Elizabeth Gage explains her approach to interiors – and why she loves her home in one of London’s most charming enclaves

Sophie Paterson on how to style your home for sales appeal
It's more than just freshening up the paintwork and investing in gorgeous greenery. Luxury interiors expert Sophie Paterson offers her tips for making your home stand out and sell faster

House style: Philippa Thorp
The interiors expert on finding a happy balance between old and new, and why it's vital to design for longevity

What is prime central London’s enduring appeal?
The UK capital has proved resilient during a prolonged period of uncertainty, with a peak in demand for best-in-class homes

Minimalist or maximalist – which are you?
One person’s carefully curated interior is another’s cluttered mess. Two homeowners with very different aesthetics argue their corner

Savills guide to the season
From the Snow Polo World Cup in St Moritz to the Met Gala in New York, here are the highlights of the global social calendar for winter and spring

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

Gourmet Porto: Portugal’s New Dining Destination
One of the oldest cities in Europe, Unesco-listed Porto is also one of the continent’s culinary hotspots, with talented young chefs reinventing the city’s delicious traditional dishes

Creating the perfect hobby room
Whether you’re passionate about wine or flowers, fishing or golf, a space dedicated to your favourite pursuit is the latest home design trend

Stroke of Genius: How Padel Is Taking the World by Storm
From the Bahamas to the Algarve, this super-sociable racket sport is on the rise – and property buyers are searching for homes with courts close by

The year-round lure of a coastal home
The rise of flexible working and a desire to spend more time in nature have led to a wave of homebuyers making a full-time move to the shore

To the manor drawn
An increasing number of historic houses are appearing on the lettings market, catering to a new breed of renter who wants to enjoy the rural idyll – without committing to a vast country pile

My Country Life: Rosebie Morton of The Real Flower Company
The florist tells Portfolio about the joys of living on a farm in the South Downs National Park and how she still draws inspiration from her grandmother’s rose garden

My other kitchen is outside
Even the Great British weather cannot dampen our enthusiasm for open-air cooking and entertaining – and companies are responding to the demands of budding wild chefs with an increasing array of aspirational kit

House Style: Helena Clunies-Ross
The New York-based designer on her passion for Manhattan, the championing of craft and why her spaces are all about wellbeing

Paradise in Provence
Looking out over landscapes once painted by Cézanne, a former farmhouse near Aix has been transformed into a stately manor set in 60 acres of artfully designed gardens

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

Italy’s eternal cities
The fabulous landscapes, food and architecture of the Bel Paese have long been magnets for second-home owners, but now its urban hotspots are inspiring international investors to choose the country as a base

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

The Family Appeal Of Lateral Living
A new wave of high-end London apartment developments is luring multigenerational households away from the townhouse. How? With luxe design and excellent amenities for children

London’s tastiest food villages
From leafy Victoria Park to the grand streets of Mayfair, the UK capital is full of neighbourhoods with deliciously distinct gastronomic flavours

The growth of the cutting garden
The trend for seasonal homegrown blooms promises ever-changing colours and scents while also being sustainable. Two expert gardeners explain how to keep your vases filled from spring to autumn