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Sunshine Living Special

In our seasonal special edition you can learn about the shifting sands of the Hamptons’ housing market, the allure of Dorset property, the pleasures — and perils — of owning a vineyard, why swallows and swifts do indeed make a summer, and much else besides

Hot property: five homes for sale in southern Spain
From the hillsides of Benahavís to Marbella’s Golden Mile
The many perils — and occasional pleasure — of owning a vineyard
It may be ‘the most beautiful job in the world’ — but it can be financially ruinous
Shady characters: what to plant for a cool garden refuge
Wisteria and grape vines can help create an escape from the sun amid expectations of another hot summer
Beachside bounty: everything you need for comfort and style
Prepare a summer idyll with our choice of top accessories
Not so far from the madding crowd: Dorset’s homebuying allure
Less remote than Cornwall, the English coastal area appeals to those in search of nature and quiet, to some locals’ chagrin
‘It’s the opposite of last year’: the Hamptons’ shifting property market
As the pandemic-era buying boom abates, the old seasonal pattern may be returning to New York’s favourite getaway

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