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Luxury homes in Europe: Hotspots and trends for high-end buyers
We head to the destinations attracting luxury buyers in 2025 and discover the lifestyle features, from privacy to wellness, that define the continent’s finest homes
29 August 2025
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Where to invest in the Alps: the resorts offering an elevated lifestyle and long-term potential
Thinking of investing in the Alps? Our experts share where to buy, what to look for and how to future-proof your mountain home
05 December 2025

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Escape to the Caribbean: exploring the allure of its most coveted islands
From refined dining to pristine beaches and thriving social calendars, we explore what sets the Caribbean’s most exclusive islands apart
05 December 2025

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Live the alpine dream: Discover Europe’s top ski resorts and the finest homes for sale
Explore the top places to experience the Alps this season, alongside five remarkable properties currently on the market
04 December 2025

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Explore Europe’s most desirable winter cities - and the exceptional homes within them
As winter approaches across Europe, we explore five cities at their most captivating - and the best-in-class homes that reflect their charm
18 November 2025

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The European city homes at their brilliant best in autumn
As the seasons change, explore four European cities and their properties that offer a winning end of year lifestyle
22 October 2025

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Beyond the slopes: the rise of year-round alpine living
As demand grows for homes that blend lifestyle, nature and connectivity, mountain resorts from the Alps to New Zealand are being reimagined as four-season destinations
22 October 2025

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Why it’s the ideal time to invest in the Caribbean
At the start of a new season, discover the tropical islands and prime homes that deliver a golden Caribbean lifestyle
15 October 2025

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Why Madrid is proving irresistible to international property buyers
Exclusive, sophisticated and still good value compared with many European capitals, Madrid’s real estate market in 2025 is welcoming the world with handsome properties and a supreme lifestyle
29 August 2025

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Urban culture or leisure resort: which location is for you?
Compare the lifestyle options in Europe’s premier cities and its leading resort locations
29 August 2025

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Inside Jamie Durie’s sustainable home in Sydney’s Northern Beaches
Fusing nature, design and technology, Belah House embodies the future of luxury living, one that nurtures both the planet and personal wellbeing
29 August 2025

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Beyond the cities: the European destinations finding favour with today’s globally mobile
High-net-worth individuals are turning to Europe’s non-urban locations - from tranquil countryside to Alpine retreats - in search of lifestyle, privacy and long-term opportunity
29 August 2025

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Rural living: the European countryside is calling
How the desire for space and rural living is influencing European property markets such as Portugal, Italy and France
22 April 2025

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A guide to buying property in Lisbon, Portugal
We outline the neighbourhoods and properties for international property buyers to consider in and around the light-filled Portuguese capital
25 March 2025

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Five homes with beautiful English country gardens
Dreaming of a countryside home with a garden? We head to five outstanding properties across the UK for some green-fingered inspiration
18 March 2025

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Where to buy abroad: the prime second-home property markets for 2025
From European capitals to Caribbean shores, these are the global locations that combine a winning lifestyle with interesting investment potential for the year ahead
28 January 2025

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The Caribbean season begins
Why a turnkey luxury home tops the list for today’s buyers in Barbados, Mustique and the Bahamas
04 December 2024

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A European holiday home to make the most of autumn
The Alpine and Mediterranean resorts with true year-round appeal
29 October 2024

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The new standard for statement country homes
Today’s finest country homes combine craftsmanship, wow factor and all the comforts of metropolitan prime property
14 October 2024

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The allure of European cities for international property buyers
Considering buying a home in a European city? We analyse the pulling power of five of the very best
19 September 2024

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Are you tempted by a European lifestyle?
Discover what’s driving High Net Worth Individuals to relocate to European locations. And explore sensational European properties, available to buy now
04 September 2024

Top quality Italian homes with ready to move in charm
Why today’s second home buyers from Lake Como to Florence are opting for the convenience of handsome turn-key properties
08 August 2024

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A guide to buying a second home in Switzerland
All you need to know about the locations and properties available to non-Swiss residents
08 August 2024

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Waterfront living in Spain and Italy
The Mediterranean holiday home locations with natural beauty and a supreme lifestyle.
17 July 2024

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In search of the Italian dream: rural beauty or city culture
How 51ยายื can help you find the ideal property to suit your lifestyle
18 June 2024