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21.09.26

London House Rents Surge 67% In First Half Of 2026

Average achieved weekly rents for luxury houses and mansions across Prime Central London (PCL) jumped by 67.15% in the first half of 2026.
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21.09.26

A Century Of British Craft: EE Smith Marks 130 Years Of Interior Excellence

From luxury hospitality projects such as The Peninsula London to current landmark super-prime residential developments including the prestigious 1 Mayfair, St John’s Wood Square and 52 Avenue Road, EE Smith has spent more than a century setting the benchmark for luxury interior fit-out.
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15.09.26

Inside The 2026 UK Luxury Housing Market: September Recap

As the prime UK residential sector enters the decisive autumn trading window, the luxury market is presenting a compelling divergence between transaction activity and price direction.
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06.09.26

Ultra-Prime Estates Dominating Late-Summer Demand

From the granite coastlines of Sardinia to the crystalline waters of Turks and Caicos, three standout properties lead current search inquiries, capturing the essence of luxury living.
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01.09.26

The £2M Threshold: Inside The UK’s Expanding “Mansion Tax” Net

While initially projected to catch roughly 120,000 residences, updated fiscal modelling by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) estimates that approximately 165,000 homes will fall within scope.
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27.08.26

How Championship Golf Fuelled East Lothian’s Super-Prime Property Surge

Stretching east from Edinburgh along the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, East Lothian boasts the highest concentration of championship links courses in the world, including Muirfield, Gullane, North Berwick, and The Renaissance Club.
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Why The World’s Wealthiest Are Choosing Costa Del Sol Over The Traditional Riviera

22.09.26

On Spain's southern coast, Casares is emerging as one of Europe's most compelling examples of this shift. At the heart of this transformation is Caledonian, the Spanish luxury developer behind The St. Regis Residences, Casares, Costa Del Sol. Read more

Property Showcase

21.09.26

Property Of The Week: Contemporary Grandeur At Villa Musa, Lake Como

Represented by prime rental specialist My Private Villas, the estate spans 700 square meters of interior space across three levels, accommodating up to 12 guests in complete privacy.
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11.09.26

Property Of The Week: Duplex Penthouse With Panoramic Sea Views, Roca Llisa, Ibiza

Perched within the exclusive, 24-hour gated enclave of Roca Llisa on Ibiza’s eastern coastline, this corner duplex penthouse captures uninterrupted, front-row panoramas of the Mediterranean Sea.
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03.09.26

Property Of The Week: A Secluded Traditional Villa In Sant Jordi, Ibiza

Minutes from the south coast’s iconic shorelines, including the crystal waters of Ses Salines, Es Cavallet, and the beach clubs of Cala Jondal and Playa d’en Bossa.
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27.08.26

Property Of The Week: Historic 66-Hectare Wine & Olive Estate, San Gimignano

Spanning approximately 1,700 m² of restored built space, the estate centers around an authentic 19th-century stone residence and a state-of-the-art winemaking facility.
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17.08.26

Property Of The Week: Casa Arabella – An Authentic Family Home Near Santa Eulalia

Accommodating up to 11 guests, the residence balances rustic architectural heritage with modern luxury, curated global furnishings, and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
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05.08.26

Property Of The Week: The Willowbury – Refined Retirement Living In West Malling, Kent

Blending elegant Georgian-inspired architecture with beautifully landscaped gardens and a vibrant community atmosphere, The Willowbury has been designed for those who want to embrace a new chapter without compromising on lifestyle, freedom or connection.
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Inside Kim Kardashian’s $60 Million Hidden Hills Transformation

06.09.26

Today, valued in excess of $60 million, the compound is undergoing another transformation that redefines the parameters of prime residential security, wellness, and land consolidation. Read more

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Lifestyle

PALMARES: WHERE THE ALGARVE MEETS THE ART OF LIVING WELL 17.09.26
There are places in the Algarve that announce themselves immediately: grand entrances, manicured gardens, rows of stately villas and all the familiar theatre of resort life. Palmares is different. Set just outside of Lagos, Palmares has taken a deliberately low-density…
Why the Maldives Is Attracting Global Investors 03.09.26
2025 was a record year for the Maldives, with the destination welcoming its highest-ever number of annual visitors and reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading luxury destinations. Combined with expanding air access, growing demand for holiday homes…

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Meets

Matthew Williamson’s Home And Away Haunts 02.06.26
Award-winning British interior designer, Matthew Williamson, reveals his favourite home and away haunts.
Great Expectations: Suzanne Koshnoodi On Grove Group’s Vision For Barbados Luxury 01.06.26
Suzanne Koshnoodi of Grove Group tells Abode how the company is redefining luxury living in Barbados.