Cathy Hawker

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Property News

Why the money is flowing into the South Bank success story

It’s not just promenaders — developers and buyers are flocking to London’s cultural hotspot

14 May 2026
Luxury

The Antigua holiday homes that come with visa-free residency

Recent law changes could allow home buyers to become visa-free residents at approved Antigua resorts...

2 Jun 2017
Where to live

Londoners are flocking to Barcelona for high rental returns on flats

Londoners love this city with its wide avenues, harbourside tapas bars, magnificent architecture and good property prices. 

19 May 2017
Where to live

Holiday homes on the glitzy Côte d'Azur at double digit discounts

Cannes may attract the stars but Nice, just along the French Côte d'Azur, draws British home buyers.

12 May 2017
Where to live

Live the Tuscan dream with holiday homes near rustic villages

Revel in rural bliss but be close to a lively village with bars and cafés. Like pasta al pomodoro, it’s the perfect blend.

4 May 2017
Where to live

Homes on a "mythical" Greek peninsula with direct flights to London

New UK flights to the Peloponnese peninsula are making home buying easier for Londoners.

27 Apr 2017
Luxury

Holiday homes under an hour from Venice and near the Alps for skiing

The elegant city of Trieste offers buyers the best of both worlds, with homes under an hour from Venice and near the Alps for skiing.

20 Apr 2017
Where to live

Chic new flats for sale in Miami's arty, edgy live-work districts

Miami is reborn as a cosmopolitan beach city with chic new flats, a thriving arts scene and even a farmers’ market.

12 Apr 2017
Homes & Property

Move over Verbier, these are the Swiss Alps' cool new home hotspots

New laws restrict building in the Swiss Alps - but the less trodden slopes of Les Collons-Les Masses still offer good value property ripe for the picking.
10 Feb 2017
Where to live

Move over Verbier, these are the Swiss Alps' cool new home hotspots

New laws restrict building in the Swiss Alps - but the less trodden slopes of Les Collons-Les Masses still offer good value property ripe for the picking.

10 Apr 2017
Where to live

Enjoy the wine at your own vineyard villa in south-west France

Smell the lavender and thyme — and drink the wine — at your own vineyard villa in the south of France.

6 Apr 2017
Homes & Property

Good-value ski flats in newly upgraded Alpine resort

New flights from Heathrow and Gatwick bring the Western Austria ski region within easy reach of London. 
24 Mar 2017
Where to live

Good-value ski flats in newly upgraded Alpine resort

New flights from Heathrow and Gatwick bring the Western Austria ski region within easy reach of London. 

24 Mar 2017
Where to live

Milan's property market is ripe for investment - get the lowdown

With property prices below pre-recession peaks but sales volumes increasing, new developments in the heart of Italy’s fashion and business hub will appeal to investors.

20 Mar 2017
Travel

Soneva Jani, Maldives - hotel review

Soneva Jani sets the bar even higher when it comes to luxury resorts in the Indian Ocean, says Cathy Hawker

15 Mar 2017
Travel

Carlisle Bay, Antigua - hotel review

This leading hotel sets a benchmark for simple Caribbean sophistication, says Cathy Hawker

10 Mar 2017
Where to live

Holiday homes in Costa Blanca come with a touch of Miami cool

Holiday homes in Costa Blanca come with a sporty and beach club vibe...

2 Mar 2017
Where to live

Hassle-free turnkey homes in a year-round, all-action French resort

Britons love this French resort, where a ski flat can be yours for £187k.

27 Feb 2017
Where to live

Lisbon's property market is booming - here's what you need to know

Young UK techies love the property prices in this vibrant Portuguese city, which is booming again after harsh years of recession.

16 Feb 2017
Travel

Jumby Bay, Antigua - hotel review

Cathy Hawker checks into one of the Caribbean's most exclusive resorts

16 Feb 2017
Travel

Antigua for sailors: the best beaches, restaurants and hotels

Whether you want to mix with Ben Ainslie types or just meet fellow sea-farers, Cathy Hawker picks the best sailing spots to hit in Antigua

 

7 Feb 2017