The journal

Notes from the window seat.

Buying guides, neighbourhood walks and the occasional essay about light. Written by our advisors, from the homes they know best.

Design

6 min read

The quiet luxury of a good window

Why the most valuable feature in a home is rarely listed — and how to judge a window before you judge a kitchen.

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Salt, wind and planning rules — a practical checklist for anyone buying a home by the sea.

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Places

7 min read

From Príncipe Real to Alfama: where to buy for light, quiet and the city's best miradouros.

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Market

5 min read

Our quarterly read on prime coastal and lakeside homes across Europe — prices, timing and what buyers ask for now.

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Design

4 min read

Before you buy a single cushion: curtains, lamps and timing do most of the work when presenting a home.

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