Zoë Dare Hall

Zoë Dare Hall

Zoë is an award-winning, London-based freelance journalist who writes about all aspects of property/real estate - particularly of the prime global variety - for newspapers including the Financial Times, The Times, Daily Telegraph and various magazines and websites. 

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Aug 5, 2026

Inside A $27.6 Million Equestrian Estate Near Lisbon With Centuries Of History

For centuries, Sintra has sheltered Portugal’s royals, reformers and rich. Tucked into its UNESCO-protected hills, Quinta do Pombal keeps the tradition handsomely alive.

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Jul 5, 2026

Inside A $6.4 Million Renaissance Villa In The Hills Of Florence

Three miles from Florence, this 15th-century property comes to market for the first time in four generations of the same prominent Italian family.

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Jun 30, 2026

Inside A $10 Million Tropical Oasis With Its Own Orangery—In Amsterdam

In a European cultural hub known for its canals and historic merchant houses, an extraordinary home hides behind a wall of tropical greenery at the edge of Vondelpark.

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Jun 5, 2026

Inside An Elite $20 Million London Residence With A Novel History

Steps from Hyde Park and the shops, brands and restaurants of central London, the former home of bookseller and statesman W.H. Smith hides a secret: a private garden.

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Apr 15, 2026

Inside A $7 Million Apartment With A Window Onto Renaissance Florence

Views from the 16th-century palazzo take in a "living stage" overlooking the historic Piazza della Signoria and the Tuscan Gothic architecture of the Palazzo Vecchio.

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Feb 3, 2026

In Albania, Serious Property Potential Emerges On Its Quieter Northern Coast

With bold architecture, world-class hospitality and infrastructure accelerating the area’s growth, northern Albania may be the Adriatic’s last super-prime property frontier.

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Jan 21, 2026

Where To Buy Property In Spain—For Coastal, Country Or City Living

Spain’s Valencia region has it all—low-key luxury on the coast, vibrant city-center lifestyle and relaxed rural retreats.

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Jan 19, 2026

A Rare $11 Million Property On St. Mark’s Square In Venice Comes To Market

This culturally significant property, within the Procuratie Vecchie building, comes with support for future residential use—and one of the finest views in Venice.

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Oct 20, 2025

Inside A $11.7 Million Tuscan Castle Filled With Art And Intrigue

Villa Ginori—a historic Tuscan hideaway minutes from Florence—is on the the market for the first time since the 1970s.

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Sep 29, 2025

How Marbella Became A Haven For The C-Suite Elite

Southern Spain's most glamorous resort has undergone a sea change in recent decades, attracting globally mobile entrepreneurs who stay for the laidback Iberian lifestyle.