Zoe Dare Hall

Expats are being encouraged to move to tiny settlements with a scheme that gives them discounted accommodation and help with setting up a business

A competitive edge outside the classroom in everything from padel to technophysics boosts performance in the exam hall

From lights that detect falls to smart mirrors, more and more gadgets are being developed that could keep the elderly safe and independent in their own homes

An eyeful of the Eiffel Tower or a glimpse of the Acropolis from your own pad doesn’t come cheap

The novelist Georgina Moore finds inspiration in the community that surrounds the floating home she owns near Hampton Court Palace

Portugal’s buzzing south coast now has much more to offer than golf and winter sun breaks — we bust the myths about living there

Mercia Marina, near Derby, is home to 500 residents who live in a web of friendship, love and community — while raising children and enjoying retirement

Many are ditching traditional schooling in favour of a more itinerant, global lifestyle. One family has visited 19 countries in a year, highlighting a growing trend

A school in Essex banned devices for three weeks — and let the scientists in. Here’s what happened next

The duo return for a third series of their ‘travel-reno’ show, and their celebrity stardust could bring this sleepy Andalusian village back to life

While proximity to a Waitrose is essential for many house-hunters, a high street where you can pop into your local for a pint and enjoy leisure facilities is key

Sally Grylls is campaigning against ‘high-end’ homes being built in her Isle of Wight village — not everyone is on her side

One of the world’s most exclusive prime markets just got a little bigger, thanks to a €2 billion land reclamation project

When she spotted the hand-shaped knocker of her old house on a property listing, Zoe Dare Hall knew she had to return to see it

Could buying a new property be a cheaper, and easier, option than renovating your current one?

Do agents need to live close to the homes they are selling? One globetrotter who uses CGI to sell prime capital pads says no

Portugal’s capital is still an affordable and thrilling place to live. Plus, how an international school is helping to transform the city’s Park of Nations

The Spanish coastal city has smartened up its act and is now known for a thriving tech sector and good-value property — no wonder it’s a hit with expats of all ages

The Caribbean island’s first farm-to-table restaurant and a focus on eco-friendly properties are attracting a new demographic

One couple is desperate to do an eco makeover of their historic home — and pay over £300,000 for it. If only the council planners would let them …