"Prime residential rents grew by 2.2% across the 30 cities in the Savills World Cities Index in the first half of the year. Which cities saw the strongest rental growth?"

"The Renters Reform Bill was one of the main casualties of Rishi Sunak’s early General Election call. It left insufficient parliamentary time to put the Bill to bed in an way that overcame the practical difficulties of balancing the interests of landlords and tenants, without a host of unintended consequences."

"The prime rental markets have reverted to pre-pandemic patterns, but as the market cools, a closer alignment between tenants and landlords rent expectations will be vital."

"The Côte d’Azur’s continued popularity with international purchasers, supply constraints and relative resilience have underpinned performance across the region"

"Good weather on the forecast for the sunny Riviera"

"Eleven locations, each with different drivers of demand, but all are lifestyle leaders across the Riviera"

"A rebound in tourists and a revitalisation of the residential areas across the city has made Lisbon a top destination for domestic and international buyers"

"Aside from internationally known areas such as Lisbon and the Algarve, there are other enclaves in Portugal that have seen increased global appeal in recent years"