Overseas Properties

Gloriana is everything a cottage orné should be: quaint, picturesque, a little bit nonsensical — and completely irresistible. Especially if you like the idea of a secret tunnel into town...

By Lydia Stangroom Published 17 November 22

The latest report from Luxury Portfolio International shows that the high-end property markets around the world are still in rude health.

By Luxury Portfolio Published 25 October 22

Holly Kirkwood picks out four fine homes for sale on Ibiza and Menorca.

By Holly Kirkwood Published 23 August 22

Carolyn Boyd, a food and travel writer specialising on France, picks out her ten favourite French villages for visitors and prospective second home owners alike.

By Carolyn Boyd Published 21 August 22

Mallorca is consistently one of Europe’s most popular locations because of the sheer variety of properties and settings, says Holly Kirkwood: buyers can choose from historic fincas in dramatic mountain locations, pretty village houses or elegant modern villas with magnificent sea views.

By Toby Keel Published 16 August 22

Perhaps more than any other resort, Marbella has constantly reinvented itself over the decades — and a new wave is incoming right now.

By Country Life Published 4 August 22

There was a time when luxury house buyers sought homes that served as glitzy status symbols; in 2022, the world has changed. A huge new survey of buyers across the world shows that people are looking for homes where they can live life to to the full in a happy, playful and sustainable manner — while also having all their needs looked after.

By Luxury Portfolio Published 24 May 22

Carla Passino picks out seven magnificent homes for sale across south-west France.

By Carla Passino Published 9 May 22

Changes to how we work and live since the pandemic have turned the traditional property market on its head, and the latest news from around the world has only increased the noise. Mickey Alam Khan, President of Luxury Portfolio International, offers his views on where we go from here.

By Luxury Portfolio Published 25 April 22

The countries that ring the Mediterranean are ideal spots if you're looking for a home where fun is high on the agenda.

By Toby Keel Published 30 March 22

'If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.' — Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden.

By Lydia Stangroom Published 30 January 22

Carla Passino explores six of the best winter destinations in Europe and picks great ski properties for sale.

By Carla Passino Published 31 December 21

Carla Passino explores two of the best winter destinations across the world and picks great properties for sale to enjoy life on skis.

By Carla Passino Published 30 December 21

Carla Passino takes a look at Cabot St Lucia, on the wild northern side of the Caribbean island.

By Carla Passino Published 16 December 21

This beautiful home on the island community paradise of Mustique offers all you could wish for.

By Carla Passino Published 14 December 21

Les Bordes Golf Club earned a big reputation in the 1980s for its outstanding (and outstandingly tough)  golf course. Today, it's being transformed into something different: a family-friendly home-from-home in the Loire Valley, with family fun at every turn, and a new course that's even better — and much more forgiving — than the original. Toby Keel paid a visit.

By Toby Keel Published 12 November 21

Le Groignet, in Castel, combines centuries of vernacular architecture with delightful grounds and unusually matching interiors.

By Carla Passino Published 10 November 21

Playing itself in 'Schitt's Creek' as the hugely opulent home of the Rose family, La Belle Maison is currently on the market and seeking a (financially stable) new owner.

By Lydia Stangroom Published 29 October 21

If you're looking for an overseas home to escape from the chill of the season in Britain, we've picked out some wonderful homes across the world.

By Holly Kirkwood Published 26 October 21