Villas with private gardens lead family demand

Searches for villas with a garden or pool have grown faster than any other category on the site over the past months, driven mostly by families with school-age children.

Agents say outdoor space now matters as much as the number of bedrooms. A small, well-kept garden photographs better and sells sooner than a large plot left bare.

Selling a villa?

Trim the garden, light the outdoor area for evening viewings, and include at least two photos of the outside space in your listing.