Home security was once considered an elaborate luxury, available only to those who could afford their paranoias. But new products are catering to new needs. Cocoon makes peace of mind around home security affordable and simple; it's as cheap as a PlayStation, and just as easy to set up.

CCTV surveillance is almost inescapable in modern Britain. Yet despite calls for a curb on cameras, more and more are being installed – and not just by local authorities, but by regular citizens too. Are we feeling more vulnerable in our homes? And does CCTV actually make us feel safer?

In the past five years, 210,000 people in São Paulo swapped their houses for flats. The idea of buying into an estate is increasingly appealing to people across backgrounds, ages and classes, but why are they choosing to make their homes in condos rather than traditional houses?

Flying by private jet to your own island, joining a ‘circuit’ of celebrity-filled events and chartering a superyacht – the life of an Ultra High Net Worth Individual is the stuff of dreams. But how do they actually spend their time and wealth? And how can brands engage these big spenders?