Au courant

News from the world of investments and auctions

More people are buying luxury property at auction – but think carefully before you bid, says David Prosser

To assess this weather-hit vintage, the en primeur tastings in April became vital. Here, our Bordeaux editor gives her early insight, ahead of the full analysis and her pick of recommended wines that will follow in our next issue and on Decanter Premium

Jeevanthy Nivert addresses questions about financing a property purchase

Thinking of buying in France? Fiona Watts runs through what you need to know about mortgages

Germany isn’t the only magnet as investors are also warming to global ex-US funds