DEFOES LIFESTYLE LUXURY PROPERTY
Defoes Lifestyle offers a refined approach to high-end living across more than 120 destinations worldwide.
About us
Defoes Lifestyle is the luxury services arm of Defoes, based in London and New York. We find, develop, lease, and sell distinctive homes in the world's most sought-after places, and we look after how you live in them. We offer a wide range of property developments, including villas, apartments, condos, commercial properties, and every style of residence. We handle every detail with privacy and precision.
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Our “Key to the City” service provides access to the best tables, cultural events, and private experiences in every destination, plus specialist business services worldwide. Discretion and security come as standard.
OUR DESTINATIONS
United States of America
Our US portfolio focuses on New York, with an East Coast presence in Florida and a south-central presence in Texas. Whether you are a resident guest, a buyer, or an owner, you can choose from condominiums, single-family homes, and mixed-use developments, from first purchases to premium commercial assets. It is the world's largest and most liquid property market, and prices are still rising: the Case-Shiller 10-City index was up 3.4% through July 2026.
New York is a Defoes Lifestyle Signature destination. Our residences and hotel suites sit in Manhattan's established neighborhoods, close to the galleries, restaurants, and business districts. Stay for a week, a season, or for the long haul. We arrange the car, the table, and the tickets, and we can coordinate property, accommodation, and lifestyle around the way you want to experience the city.
Canadá
In Toronto and Vancouver, we offer luxury homes, condominiums, single-family houses, and commercial real estate for sale or rent in two of the world's most stable, well-regulated markets. Toronto is a vibrant, multicultural financial centre with exclusive boutiques and landmarks such as the CN Tower EdgeWalk, with Niagara Falls and the Skylon Tower close by.
Vancouver adds mixed-use developments and single-family homes near Stanley Park, the North Shore, and the Capilano Suspension Bridge. We also source purchases and rentals across the rest of Canada. Conditions currently favor buyers, with 4.8 months of inventory in August 2026 and a national average price forecast of C$686,710 for the year. Tell us the setting and property type you want, and we will find it.
Caribbean Islands
Aruba is unlike anywhere else in the Caribbean: a desert landscape, turquoise waters, and a dry climate that keeps the island busy year-round. Beyond the resort belt, villas and coastal homes put world-class diving on your doorstep. The region welcomed a record 35 million stay-over visitors in 2025, and Aruba's arrivals were up 6.6%.
Condominiums, villas, and single-family homes are available to buy or rent across the Caribbean, and we may be able to offer private islands in the Caribbean, the United States, Canada, and West Africa. Nightly island rentals start at $30,000; full ownership starts at $8,000,000. We source directly, often before a property reaches the open market.
United Kingdom
London and Edinburgh anchor our UK portfolio: country homes, flats, houses, and commercial real estate for sale or rent in one of the world's most mature and transparent markets. In London, we work in the West End and the City, close to St. Paul's, Tower Bridge, and everything the capital has to offer.
Edinburgh takes you into Scotland's UNESCO-listed Old and New Towns, with houses and flats near the Castle and Holyrood Palace. The UK average property price was £272,000 in June 2026, up 2.0% on the year; Edinburgh's reached £304,000, up 4.0%. We also source homes and rentals throughout the rest of the UK.
France
Paris is a Defoes Lifestyle Signature destination. Apartments, châteaux, and commercial properties line monument-lined boulevards, within reach of the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and Notre-Dame, with “Key to the City” access to the capital's leading restaurants, nightspots, and museums.
Beyond Paris, we source châteaux, manoirs, and bastides across the South of France and the Loire Valley wine villages, along with luxury apartments, villas, and hotel suites in both regions. Prices are steady, with Paris apartments at a median of €10,508 per square meter in September 2026, rewarding buyers who restore and add value.
Spain
Spain in true style. Barcelona offers apartments in its most established districts, surrounded by 2,000 years of architecture from Roman Barcino to Gaudí's Sagrada Família, plus VIP hospitality at Spotify Camp Nou when available. Marbella and Malaga bring coastal living, from villas above Puerto Banús to new developments along the Costa del Sol, with Granada's Alhambra within reach.
Ibiza pairs famous nightlife with quiet coves, sunsets over Es Vedrà, and a long rental season. Madrid offers apartments near the Royal Palace and the city's financial heart, with flamenco at Corral de la Morería. Spain welcomed a record 96.8 million visitors in 2025, and foreign buyers made up 13.8% of home sales. We source luxury apartments, villas, and hotel suites in all four destinations.
Italy & Montenegro
Montenegro is the Adriatic's rising star. Waterfront residences around the Porto Montenegro marina on the Bay of Kotor have become a recognized address for international owners; explore the coast by vintage motorboat or head inland to the cliffside Ostrog Monastery. In Italy, Rome offers apartments within walking distance of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Trevi Fountain, with the Sistine Chapel nearby.
Milan completes the picture: boutiques on Via Monte Napoleone, the Duomo, opera at La Scala and a deep market for apartments and commercial property. Italian house prices rose 4.0% through mid-2026, while Montenegrin new-build prices rose 20.2%. Each destination comes with the full Defoes Lifestyle property experience.
Switzerland & Monaco
Zürich, Switzerland's most prosperous city, combines financial strength with lakeside living on the Limmat and Lake Zürich. As a resident, guest, or owner, you can explore Fraumünster and Grossmünster, shop at Bahnhofstrasse's fashion houses, and enjoy Züri-West's nightlife in one of the world's most liveable cities. Swiss home prices were 3.6% higher year on year in mid-2026.
Monaco brings Riviera glamour, the Grand Prix, and the Monte Carlo Casino to one of the tightest residential markets anywhere, with an average price of €57,569 per square metre in 2025. We source luxury apartments, villas, and hotel suites in both destinations, tailored to you.
United Arab Emirates
Dubai and Abu Dhabi lead our UAE portfolio: luxury villas, apartments, and commercial property in a market that attracts buyers and tenants from every continent. In Dubai, you are close to the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and the waterfront villas of Palm Jumeirah.
Abu Dhabi adds branded residences and apartments near the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Yas Island, with Saadiyat Island's Cultural District growing fast. Dubai recorded more than 270,000 property transactions worth AED 917 billion in 2025, up 20%. Freehold ownership for foreign buyers and no income tax keep demand strong.
Asia-Pacific
Kuala Lumpur and Singapore anchor our Asia-Pacific portfolio, with condominiums and commercial real estate spanning the KL Tower district, Marina Bay, and Orchard Road. Both cities combine cultural depth with world-class financial connectivity, and Singapore is synonymous with secure title and transparent regulation.
Beijing offers apartments near the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Hong Kong's luxury developments and commercial towers sit within one of the world's deepest property markets, with views of Victoria Peak and Lantau Island; private home prices rose 6.98% in the first eight months of 2026.
South Africa
Johannesburg is a Defoes Lifestyle Signature destination: apartments, single-family homes, and commercial property with real financial energy at entry prices well below those in Europe and North America. You are close to the galleries of the Maboneng Precinct, the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind, and Gold Reef City.
Cape Town adds villas and apartments with views of Table Mountain and the Cape Winelands, and it draws international buyers year-round. National house prices rose 5.2% through June 2026, with the Western Cape leading the country for a seventh year running.
Australia & New Zealand
Sydney is a Defoes Lifestyle Signature destination and the cornerstone of our Australian portfolio: apartments and waterfront villas near the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Darling Harbour, with the Hunter Valley wineries and the Blue Mountains within reach for a weekend home. Sydney's median dwelling value was A$1,295,387 in March 2026.
Melbourne adds apartments and commercial property in its laneways and arts precincts. New Zealand completes the region with single-family homes and rural estates around Auckland's harbours and Queenstown's alpine scenery, where the national median price was NZ$775,000 in May 2026.
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Tailored Services
What services do you offer?
Property acquisition, letting, and sale in more than 120 destinations, plus managed luxury residences, hotel suites, bespoke travel, private aviation, yacht charter, and concierge support. Everything is tailored to how you live, own, and travel.
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How do I get started?
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Simple. Message us through the contact form or book a call. We will arrange a complimentary consultation, learn what you need, and set out the next steps.
What makes you different?
We act as both buyer and seller, so we source property directly through our own network, often before it reaches the market, and we manage every stage from purchase to sale. Add a single point of contact for property, travel, and concierge, and you have a service that reflects how we do things as much as what we do.
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How can I contact you?
Email info@defoeslifestyle.com or use our contact form, and follow Defoes Lifestyle on Instagram and Facebook. We usually reply within one business day.
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Exceptional Properties Globally
From New York, Florida, and Texas to London, Paris, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Sydney, our network connects you with distinctive residences, real estate opportunities, and lifestyle assets across Europe, North America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
We select each market carefully, not only for its prestige but also for its legal framework, market demand, and relevance to international clients. From Toronto to Cape Town and Barcelona to Auckland, our reach extends beyond headline cities to financial centers, lifestyle destinations, and cultural capitals.
A London townhouse, a South of France retreat, a Monaco residence, a Dubai apartment, or a Caribbean island: whatever you are considering, you get international insight and local access, with the ability to compare jurisdictions, currencies, and property types side by side. Explore opportunities across borders, each selected for its merits.
Economic Output Across Our Global Network
Members Club
The Members Club is for people who live internationally and want more than access. Membership brings property, travel, and concierge together under one relationship, so a residence in London, a hotel suite in New York, or a villa on the Costa del Sol is arranged with the same care and discretion in all 120-plus destinations.
One point of contact handles property access, curated experiences, and dedicated concierge support, and our “Key to the City” service covers the rest: the best restaurants, cultural events, private experiences, fine art, prestigious goods, and specialist business services. Security and discretion come as standard, so every destination feels like home.
Concierge Services
Our concierge service is built for lives and businesses across multiple countries. We provide continuity across your residences, cities, and stages of ownership, from the day you buy to the day you sell, and we handle everything in between: household management, staffing, maintenance, private reservations, and travel.
Running property, travel, and daily life across borders on your own means juggling providers and losing time. With Defoes Lifestyle, you have one point of contact, backed by our presence in 120+ destinations. We handle every request discreetly and clearly, so you can focus on the experience, not the logistics.
Yacht Services
From private charter to bespoke crewed ownership, our yacht services give you freedom of movement across the Mediterranean, the Adriatic, the Caribbean, and other sought-after waters. Itineraries can link our residences and hotel suites in Monaco, Ibiza, Port Montenegro, and Aruba with secluded anchorages and private-island escapes.
Chartering independently can mean variable vessels, unfamiliar crews, and fragmented logistics. We source the yacht, crew, and itinerary to your specifications, and we coordinate provisioning, berthing, and onward travel by private jet or chauffeured car. A week on the Riviera or a season in the Caribbean, arranged with the discretion you expect from Defoes Lifestyle.
Signature Lifestyle
Wellness Destination
Wellness does not have to end when the retreat does. We source homes where restorative living is part of everyday life: coastal villas, country estates near thermal springs, residences near private spas, and recognized longevity clinics worldwide.
Ownership gives you a long-term setting for rest, recovery, and well-being, not a temporary escape. We choose our wellness-focused apartments, villas, and estates for their setting, privacy, natural surroundings, and access to like-minded communities and services, tailoring each to your specifications.
Luxury Travel
Luxury travel is about comfort, discretion, and peace of mind, not just the destination. We arrange private aviation, chauffeured transport, and carefully curated itineraries across our signature destinations, moving you smoothly between your residences, hotel suites, and the cultural experiences you want.
Booking international travel yourself means fragmented reservations, variable service, and lost time. We bring it all together through one point of contact, handling every detail with discretion and precision so you can enjoy where you are, not how you got there. We shape every itinerary around your pace and preferences.
Historic Destination
Each history offers what new development cannot: established character and a true sense of place. We source historic residences, from restored châteaux to landmark city apartments, where architectural heritage meets modern comfort, privacy, and cultural depth across our signature destinations.
Historic homes are a limited category, often in protected districts where new building is restricted. We find them in signature destinations worldwide and match their heritage character to the way you want to live. Craftsmanship, period detail, and considered updates give each residence its connection to place and story.
‘‘Master the moment and reach your peak with Defoes Lifestyle’’
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