DEFOES LIFESTYLE LUXURY PROPERTY
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Defoes Lifestyle offers a refined approach to high-end living across more than 120 destinations worldwide.
About us
Defoes Lifestyle is the luxury property arm of Defoes, based in London and New York. We develop, own, let, and sell our own portfolio of villas, apartments, condos, townhouses, and commercial buildings in the world's most sought-after places, and we look after how you live in them. Every home on this site is ours, which means one conversation, straight answers, and no middlemen. Privacy and precision come as standard.
Want to know more? Book a complimentary consultation, tell us where you want to be, and we will show you what we have.
Then there is our “Key to the City” service: the best tables, cultural events, and private experiences in every destination, plus specialist business services worldwide. Discretion and security, always.
OUR DESTINATIONS
United States of America
New York leads our US portfolio, with Florida on the East Coast and Texas in the south-central states. Condominiums, single-family homes, and mixed-use developments, from a first home to a premium commercial asset, to buy or to rent. This is the world's largest and most liquid property market, and prices are still climbing: the Case-Shiller 10-City index rose 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 a week, a season, or for good. We handle the car, the table, and the tickets, so the city works around you from day one. Ask us what is available now
Canadá
Toronto and Vancouver: two of the safest, best-regulated property markets in the world. Our portfolio here includes luxury homes, condominiums, single-family houses, and commercial real estate, to buy or to rent. 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 family homes near Stanley Park, the North Shore, and the Capilano Suspension Bridge, with further properties in selected locations across Canada. Timing is on your side: 4.8 months of inventory in August 2026 and a national average price forecast of C$686,710 for the year. Tell us the city and the type of home, and we will send you what we have.
Caribbean Islands
Aruba is unlike anywhere else in the Caribbean: a desert landscape, turquoise water, and a dry climate that keeps the island busy year-round. Beyond the resort belt, our villas and coastal homes put world-class snorkelling and diving on your doorstep. The region welcomed a record 35 million stay-over visitors in 2025, and Aruba's arrivals rose 6.6%.
Condominiums, villas, and single-family homes across the Caribbean, to buy or to rent, plus private islands in the Caribbean, the United States, Canada, and West Africa for those who want the ultimate in privacy. Island rentals start at $30,000 a night; outright ownership from $8,000,000. New releases from our portfolio go to the people on our list first. Register your interest and hear about them before anyone else.
United Kingdom
London and Edinburgh anchor our UK portfolio: country homes, flats, houses, and commercial real estate, to buy or to rent, in one of the world's most mature and transparent markets. In London, our properties sit in the West End and the City, close to St. Paul's, Tower Bridge, and everything the capital has to offer.
Edinburgh brings Scotland's UNESCO-listed Old and New Towns, with houses and flats near the Castle and Holyrood Palace, and we hold further homes across the UK. 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%. Looking for a London base or a Scottish retreat? Let's talk.
France
Paris is a Defoes Lifestyle Signature destination. Our apartments, châteaux, and commercial properties sit along 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 finest restaurants, nightspots, and museums.
Beyond Paris, our portfolio includes châteaux, manoirs, and bastides in 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 metre in September 2026, rewarding those who restore and add value. Buy or lease: every arrangement is shaped around you.
Spain
Spain, in true style. In Barcelona, our apartments sit in the city's most established districts, surrounded by 2,000 years of architecture from Roman Barcino to Gaudí's Sagrada Família, with 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. Luxury apartments, villas, and hotel suites in all four destinations, to buy or to rent. Which one is yours?
Italy & Montenegro
Montenegro is the Adriatic's rising star. Our waterfront residences around the Porto Montenegro marina on the Bay of Kotor sit at an address international owners already know; explore the coast by vintage motorboat or head inland to the cliffside Ostrog Monastery. In Italy, our Rome apartments are within walking distance of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Trevi Fountain, with the Sistine Chapel close at hand.
Milan completes the picture: boutiques on Via Monte Napoleone, the Duomo, opera at La Scala, and a deep market for our apartments and commercial property. Italian house prices rose 4.0% through mid-2026, while Montenegrin new-build prices rose 20.2%. Every destination comes with the full Defoes Lifestyle experience. Ask for current availability.
Switzerland & Monaco
Zürich, Switzerland's most prosperous city, combines financial strength with lakeside living on the Limmat and Lake Zürich. From our residences you can explore Fraumünster and Grossmünster, shop 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, averaging €57,569 per square metre in 2025. Our luxury apartments, villas, and hotel suites in both destinations are available to buy or to rent, tailored to you. Space here is scarce, so tell us early what you are looking for.
United Arab Emirates
Dubai and Abu Dhabi lead our UAE portfolio: luxury villas, apartments, and commercial property in a market that draws 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 personal income tax keep demand strong. Our homes in both emirates are available to buy or to rent. Get in touch for details.
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 pair 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. In Hong Kong, our 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. Homes and commercial space in all four gateway cities, to buy or to rent. Ask us what is open.
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 Europe and North America. You are close to the galleries of the Maboneng Precinct, the Apartheid Museum, 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. Buy or lease, every home is shaped around how you want to live. Ask us what is available.
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. To buy or to rent, tailored to you. Tell us where you want to wake up.
Defoes Lifestyle
One point of contact for property, travel, and concierge, wherever life takes you. Tell us what you need, and we will take it from there.
Tailored Services
What services do you offer?
We own what we offer. We develop, hold, let, and sell our own properties, so you deal directly with the owner from first viewing to completion and beyond. Add one point of contact for property, travel, and concierge, and you have a service built around you, not around a transaction.
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How do I get started?
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Homes and commercial property to buy or rent from our own portfolio in more than 120 destinations, plus managed luxury residences, hotel suites, bespoke travel, private aviation, yacht charters, and concierge support. Everything is tailored to how you live, own, and travel.
What makes you different?
Simple. Send us a message through the contact form or book a call. We will arrange a complimentary consultation, learn what you need, and set out the next steps. No obligation.
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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 portfolio spans distinctive residences, developments, and lifestyle assets across Europe, North America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
We choose each market carefully, not just for prestige but for its legal framework, demand, and relevance to international owners. From Toronto to Cape Town and Barcelona to Auckland, our reach goes beyond headline cities to financial centres, 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 have in mind, you get international insight and local knowledge, with the ability to compare jurisdictions, currencies, and property types side by side. Tell us your shortlist, and we will show you what we hold in each.
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 comes with the same care and discretion in all 120-plus destinations.
One point of contact handles your homes, curated experiences, and dedicated concierge support, and our “Key to the City” service handles 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. Ask about membership.
Concierge Services
Our concierge service is built for lives and businesses that span several countries. We give you continuity across your residences, cities, and stages of ownership, from the day you move in to the day you move on, 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. Every request is handled discreetly and clearly, so you can focus on the experience, not the logistics.
Yacht Services
From private charter to fully 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, Porto Montenegro, and Aruba with secluded anchorages and private-island escapes.
Chartering independently can mean variable vessels, unfamiliar crews, and fragmented logistics. We arrange 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: say the word.
Signature Lifestyle
Wellness Destination
Wellness does not have to end when the retreat does. We develop and hold homes where restorative living is part of everyday life: coastal villas, country estates near thermal springs, and residences close to private spas and recognized longevity clinics around the world.
Ownership gives you a permanent place for rest, recovery, and well-being, not a temporary escape. Our wellness-focused apartments, villas, and estates are chosen for setting, privacy, natural surroundings, and access to like-minded communities and services, and each is finished to your specifications. Ask which ones are available now.
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 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. Every itinerary runs at your pace.
Historic Destination
History offers what new development cannot: established character and a true sense of place. Our portfolio includes 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 hold them in signature destinations worldwide and match their heritage character to the way you want to live. Craftsmanship, period detail, and considered updates give every residence its connection to place and story. Some homes cannot be built again. Ask about ours.
‘‘Master the moment and reach your peak with Defoes Lifestyle’’
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