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

Holiday homes near Sir Richard Branson's Necker and Moskito islands

Fancy a deserted, sand-fringed beauty that’s a tax haven with a strong economy, too? Here is where to look.

28 Oct 2016
Travel

Memmo Príncipe Real, Lisbon - hotel review

An impressive addition to Lisbon's rapidly expanding hotel scene

25 Oct 2016
Where to live

New-build ski homes attract London buyers to the French Alps

New-build ski homes are on the up in France - VAT rebates on rentals and historically low mortgage rates are attracting London buyers...

17 Oct 2016
Travel

An autumn weekend in the Cotswolds: The Painswick and Calcot Manor

Cathy Hawker checks into two hotels in the Cotwolds - weekend nirvana for Londoners

10 Oct 2016
Homes & Property

Where to find holiday homes in Majorca from £160k

The Balearic island’s fine unspoilt northeast coast is 30 per cent cheaper than the more showy south-west.
7 Oct 2016
Where to live

Where to find holiday homes in Majorca from £160k

The Balearic island’s fine unspoilt northeast coast is 30 per cent cheaper than the more showy south-west.

7 Oct 2016
Where to live

Find holiday homes from £100k in southern Italy

Budget airlines now fly to Puglia so increasing numbers of Brits can appreciate this region’s food, architecture and natural beauty.

30 Sept 2016
Where to live

Holiday homes and chalets in British Columbia's top ski resorts

Family-friendly British Columbia is an outdoor playground for all ages - including the royals - with year-round appeal for a growing number of European home buyers attracted by the natural beauty, affordability and solid rental returns.

23 Sept 2016
Where to live

Swiss holiday homes from £347k

Skiers, bikers and hikers love sensible Switzerland but enjoy the Latin charm of nearby Italy...

19 Sept 2016
Where to live

Sardinian holiday homes by the sea from £120k

Sardinia - famous for its emerald seas and beaches - offers glamour and natural beauty, with homes from £120k.

8 Sept 2016
Homes & Property

Count the Clooneys among your neighbours at these star-studded lakes

This Italian lake grabs all the glamour. Sip prosecco at the water’s edge or ski in nearby St Moritz...
21 Aug 2016
Luxury

Count the Clooneys among your neighbours at these star-studded lakes

This Italian lake grabs all the glamour. Sip prosecco at the water’s edge or ski in nearby St Moritz...

7 Sept 2016
Travel

Oil Nut Bay, The British Virgin Islands - hotel review

Cathy Hawker checks into one of the BVI's newest resorts and finds five star sporting facilities and captivating natural beauty

18 Aug 2016
Travel

10 reasons to visit the Greek Peloponnese

This mountainous peninsula an hour's drive from Athens has history, beaches, great food and smart hotels, says Cathy Hawker

18 Aug 2016
Homes & Property

Daily London flights give holiday homes in Ibiza year-round appeal

Year-round daily flights bring the White Isle’s cool holiday homes close for families and the clubbing crowd.
12 Aug 2016
Luxury

Daily London flights give holiday homes in Ibiza year-round appeal

Year-round daily flights bring the White Isle’s cool holiday homes close for families and the clubbing crowd.

12 Aug 2016
Where to live

Where to find the best Cornish holiday homes with good rental returns

A growing foodie destination, Cornwall draws a stylish crowd from London and the South-East...

3 Aug 2016
Travel

The Loden, Vancouver - hotel review

Cathy Hawker discovers the charm of a renowned Vancouver boutique hotel

4 Aug 2016
Where to live

Holiday homes in the Alps: the best year-round chalets

The year-round popularity of the Alps is climbing. Enjoy perfect family holidays and action packed breaks in the high spots.

3 Aug 2016
Travel

Why Greece's Peloponnese penninsula should be on your travel radar

Despite economic woes, the Peloponnese is drawing in visitors with new flights and high-end hotels, says Cathy Hawker

25 Jul 2016