Having already taken over $50 million at the box office in America, this week finally brought the occasion that film fans had been waiting for: the European premiere of The Great Gatsby at the 66th Cannes Film Festival. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire, and...

Diversification is the key for any portfolio, and ventures into wine and art are always a popular choice for alternative investments. But, what when fine, aged wine incorporates exclusive, fine art from famous artists? This irresistible combination is what leads Christie’s exclusive auction...

The butterfly-shaped 9th arrondissement of Paris is well-known for having retained its elegant 19th century Parisian ambiance. As one of the districts that was reshaped by Baron Haussmann – whose vision of Paris still lives on in much of central Paris – typical “Haussmannian”...

The first wine from Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s 1,000-acre vineyard in the Var, Château Miraval, recently went on sale. The wine, Château Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé, is a joint venture between the couple and French winemaker Marc Perrin and it reportedly sold all 6,000 bottles...

The number of vacation home sales has been increasing in the US since 2011. A recent survey released by the National Association of Realtors reports that holiday home sales rose by approximately 10% in 2011, from 502,000 to 553,000, and continued at this level throughout 2012. While...

Not only is Paris the world’s most popular tourist destination, but it is also one of the world’s safe haven cities. Despite the economic slump that Europe has seen over the last few years, Paris still remains one of the most secure and attractive cities for property investment. Out of...

A luxurious penthouse apartment went on sale this week for $42 million in New York’s TriBeCa neighbourhood. The mini mansion, which is nestled atop the 12-storey 250 West Street, offers exceptional privacy to its luxurious 5,490 square-foot of living space as access is via a private lobby...

Property in central London is in demand like never before from European and international buyers, and a flurry of new-build activity in the City is set to bring further investment into the capital’s prime market. According to a study from Knight Frank, house prices in this area have...

While London’s Soho has always been renowned for its fashionable inhabitants, private clubs, theatres, cafes, restaurants and sought-after residences, it has generally been considered less desirable to live in than some of the more prestigious surrounding areas, such as Mayfair and Covent...

The “£400 million sale” of Battersea Power Station was voted the Deal of the Year at the Property Awards 2013 on 17 April. One of London’s best-known landmarks, and also Europe’s largest brick building, it is being redeveloped by a consortium consisting of S P Setia Berhad, Sime...

      ROQUEFORT LES PINS   Charming and authentic property situated in a quiet and sought after location within 3 minutes’ walk to the centre of the village.   This beautifully presented property consists of 3 houses; the main house was built in 1920 and renovated...

Magnificent 17th century chateau – ideal luxury boutique hotel/wedding venue Currently offers solid wedding/seminar venue income with great potential to expand Recently renovated chateau providing 20 bedrooms set in 7.5ha grounds Fully set up for use as a wedding venue but also ideal...