Bag the best views at Covent Garden
For the first time in 40 years you can buy a new home overlooking the bustling heart of the capital.
Property insider: Shoreditch
Shoreditch homes enjoy a historic setting - Georgian cottages and Victorian houses sit alongside industrial-chic flats and new-build homes. With the City in walking distance and easy access to Canary Wharf, this area is one of the capital’s residential hotspots.
Spotlight on Woolwich
Regeneration and the Olympics are bringing new life and prosperity to this historic and proud riverside district.
Swapping London for Brighton
How would a girl who loved her London life and cocktail hours survive in the south coast resort of Brighton? Brilliantly - thanks to beach barbecues and surfing Sundays.
The luggage look
The desire to evoke the golden age of travel — when the journey was said to be better than the arrival — seems to be spreading as contemporary furniture designers turn to vintage luggage for homeware inspiration.
Find a rated tradesman
Want to add value to your property, make your house a home, or sell your place fast? With 1,000s of tradesmen nationwide, rated and recommended by previous customers, this is the smart way to find a reputable tradesman.
Buy of the week: Camden Town
This two-bedroom apartment is on one of the prettiest stretches of the Regent’s Canal and has a “boat-shaped” reception room, open-plan kitchen, breakfast and dining areas and a decked balcony. Priced at £900,000.
Swap of the week: East Grafton
Country living at its best can be found at Piper Hill House in the pretty Wiltshire village of East Grafton. This impressive thatch has secluded gardens, five bedrooms and an annexe over the garage for £850,000.
Life-changer: Tiptoe, Hampshire
Upwood House in Tiptoe has plenty of B&B potential, lovely gardens and a dreamy New Forest backdrop, all for £845,000. There are three reception rooms, large kitchen and five en suite bedrooms - each with a glorious view.
Spotlight on Woolwich
Regeneration and the Olympics are bringing new life and prosperity to this historic and proud riverside district.
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Bag the best views at Covent Garden
For the first time in 40 years you can buy a new home overlooking the bustling heart of the capital.
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Property insider: Shoreditch
Shoreditch homes enjoy a historic setting - Georgian cottages and Victorian houses sit alongside industrial-chic flats and new-build homes. With the City in walking distance and easy access to Canary Wharf, this area is one of the capital’s residential hotspots.
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World-beating British design
Britain makes a huge contribution to design worldwide and a major new exhibition at the V&A celebrates the nation's creativity.
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Spotlight on Windsor and Eton
The historic Thames-side towns of Windsor and Eton are popular commuter spots with all the benefits of the royal estates, fine period homes and plenty of surrounding green spaces.
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Homes gossip
Kate Moss has moved into her north London home. New additions include a ballet studio and private gym. And the rumour is that Kate and her husband Jamie Hince are trying for a baby so a nursery could be a future improvement.
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Spotlight on Woolwich
Regeneration and the Olympics are bringing new life and prosperity to this historic and proud riverside district.
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The launch of Victoria's £2 billion revamp
Minutes from Buckingham Palace and Belgravia, Victoria is still the cheapest land in central London. But not for long.
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Property insider: Wandsworth
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The luggage look
The desire to evoke the golden age of travel — when the journey was said to be better than the arrival — seems to be spreading as contemporary furniture designers turn to vintage luggage for homeware inspiration.
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Swapping London for Brighton
How would a girl who loved her London life and cocktail hours survive in the south coast resort of Brighton? Brilliantly - thanks to beach barbecues and surfing Sundays.
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The launch of Victoria's £2 billion revamp
Minutes from Buckingham Palace and Belgravia, Victoria is still the cheapest land in central London. But not for long.
Property insider: Wandsworth
Sitting on the southern banks of the Thames and with access to acres of green open space, Wandsworth has good-value homes within a short commute from central London and the City. We get the property lowdown.
Homes gossip
Grammy award-winning Alicia Keys gives up Manhattan for Egypt and Dragon's Den's Deborah Meaden rethinks her property empire.
Planning boom for "sardine flats" in London
London leaseholders are being forced to live with months of disruption as their landlords try to squeeze a profit out of unused areas in their blocks - such as roof spaces and storage rooms - by turning them into flats to rent out.Your home & garden
The luggage look
The desire to evoke the golden age of travel — when the journey was said to be better than the arrival — seems to be spreading as contemporary furniture designers turn to vintage luggage for homeware inspiration.
Spotlight on Woolwich
Regeneration and the Olympics are bringing new life and prosperity to this historic and proud riverside district.
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Pay your rent or be blacklisted
Reckless renters watch out - soon if you’re in arrears with your rent, or dare to do a moonlight flit, it could go down as a black mark on your credit file making it difficult to get credit cards or a mortgage.
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