Château life

Home to more classified growth estates than anywhere else in the Médoc, Margaux is a must-visit for Bordeaux collectors and enthusiasts. A former resident gives his insider advice for aspiring visitors

WHY HAVE ONE HOLIDAY HOME WHEN YOU CAN HAVE FOUR? CHARLOTTE DUCK LEARNS HOW FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP GIVES LONDONERS MAINTENANCE-FREE HOLIDAY HOMES ALL OVER THE WORLD

Young parents are leaving the city earlier than in previous years, according to new research. Annabel Dixon finds out what they’re looking for

Fed up with boat maintenance and the ever-increasing cost of berthing and insurance? Now could be the time to consider boating on demand with a boatshare, fractional, or charter ownership scheme says

A 16th-century dwelling has been sensitively refreshed, resulting in a home brimming with original character, while boasting an easy-to-live-with, modern sensibility

Buying a property that includes a ruin carries undoubted romance, but there are caveats, reminds Lucy Denton, who advises on the help at hand