New homes in London's Zone 1 on a Zone 2 budget
Our exclusive research shows a "price wall" formed by the Northern line, with property values to the east less than half those in the west. We reveal the emerging lower-value districts in Zone 1 for buyers on a Zone 2 budget.
Embassy exodus returns acres of central London to its residents
As the embassies exit Mayfair and Marylebone, their former bases will free up stunning family homes. While the move of many embassies to Nine Elms at Vauxhall is creating a new residential quarter including thousands of new apartments.
Oxford spotlight
The small city of Oxford is famous for its university and honeyed stone architecture, but its huge range of property - from affordable new homes to luxurious Victorian houses - and one hour commute to London, are big attractions to home buyers.
Brighton spotlight
The East Sussex city of Brighton and Hove offers its residents the best of both worlds: a relaxed life at one end of the line within an hour's commute of London, and a good mix of Regency terrace houses, seafront apartments and family homes.
Chelsea Flower Show 2013: the highlights
We highlight the best of this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens, with modern British designs among the gold medal winners featuring exuberant sculptures and inspiring planting ideas for Londoners.
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Buy of the week: Putney Hill, SW15
This glossy new apartment just off Putney Hill has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a bright open-plan reception space with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular skyline views.
Out of town: Wigginton, Oxfordshire
This three-bedroom Grade II-listed thatch in the pretty village of Wigginton, near Banbury, is a tempting package of beams, wood burners and cottage gardens.
Life-changer: Tiverton, Devon
A five-bedroom house set in a valley at Cheriton Fitzpaine, Tiverton, surrounded by farmland and sweeping gardens, with B&B potential and a garage block ripe for conversion.
East Grinstead spotlight
East Grinstead in West Sussex is 30 miles south of the capital in the High Weald. The town's exclusive gated estates attract celebrity home buyers such as Tom Cruise, while London families are drawn to the area's good mix of period homes and modern flats.-
Buy of the week: Putney Hill, SW15
This glossy new apartment just off Putney Hill has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a bright open-plan reception space with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular skyline views. -
Out of town: Wigginton, Oxfordshire
This three-bedroom Grade II-listed thatch in the pretty village of Wigginton, near Banbury, is a tempting package of beams, wood burners and cottage gardens. -
Life-changer: Tiverton, Devon
A five-bedroom house set in a valley at Cheriton Fitzpaine, Tiverton, surrounded by farmland and sweeping gardens, with B&B potential and a garage block ripe for conversion.
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Abbots Langley, Sittingbourne, Ipswich: regeneration areas
The clever home hunter buys in a good-looking area where multimillion-pound projects are set to lift prices even higher.Published April 2011
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Acton spotlight
Long overshadowed by the better-known west London suburbs of Chiswick and Ealing, Acton is now attracting young families with its friendly streets of mainly Victorian terrace houses, relatively affordable property and good primary schools.Published September 2012
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Angel: new waterside quarter
City Road, which runs from Old Street roundabout to Angel, has become a development corridor. One of Islington Council’s regeneration priorities is a hidden canal basin behind the busy thoroughfare.Published July 2007
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Ascot spotlight
If you like horse racing, it’s on your doorstep in this little Berkshire town surrounded by parkland and lakes – and it’s only an hour from Waterloo.Published June 2011
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Aylesbury spotlight
Aylesbury, the pretty county town of Buckinghamshire, is a one-hour commute from central London and has modern family homes in the town centre - as well as thousands of new homes on the way - plus, good grammar schools and charming period homes.Published March 2013
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Balham spotlight
With new restaurants and shops opening every week, good leisure facilities on the doorstep, and large Edwardian and Victorian family homes - it's worth taking a look around Balham.Published January 2011
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Barnes spotlight
For country lanes, a village pond and a nice pub, all an easy commute from Waterloo, you need look no further than the peaceful south-west London district of Barnes.Published October 2012
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Barnes spotlight
For Londoners who hanker after rural bliss, Barnes offers such traditional village delights as a country-style pub, a duck pond and a farmers’ market.Published May 2010
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Barnet spotlight
Sitting at the very edge of north London, Barnet faces the city in one direction and the rolling Hertfordshire countryside in the other. Still well within the boundary of the M25, it is a place of great contrasts, with homes for every budget.Published October 2010
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commuter: Bath
London professionals are choosing to live two-city lives. With excellent schools, countryside and culture in spades, Bath has seen a large increase in the number of London families moving in.Published April 2011
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Buying a castle: from Bath to Northumberland
Castles aren't just for royalty. H&P finds fortress homes for sale, moats and all.Published May 2012
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Bath: commuter homes
London families are falling in love with Bath and its fabulous homes, schools, culture and shopping.Published February 2012
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Battersea spotlight
This area of London has changed more than most but hasn’t lost its strong sense of community.Published November 2011
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Battersea spotlight
Battersea - on the southern bank of the Thames - remains one of the capital’s most desirable family neighbourhoods.Published August 2010
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Bayswater spotlight
Always popular with overseas buyers, this central, character-packed district has much to offer London families too.Published July 2012
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Beaconsfield
Situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, Beaconsfield is a distinct mix of medieval charm and modern living. With a commute less than 40 minutes into central London and an array of high performing schools, this town ticks all the boxes.Published February 2011
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Beckenham spotlight
Beckenham - just 20 minutes from Victoria - is a hidden gem with some of London’s best late-Victorian, Edwardian and Twenties homes. Discover the lost suburb that Blyton and Bowie called home.Published March 2011
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Belgravia spotlight
Belgravia has everything to attract the super-rich: a superb central location, elegant architecture, designer shops, charming secret lanes, green spaces and plenty of character.Published March 2011
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Belsize Park spotlight
Central and glamorous, Belsize Park has a wide variety of striking architecture to offer young professionals.Published July 2012
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Bermondsey will be a bobby dazzler
Fast-changing Bermondsey is the first with a revolutionary lifestyle plan for its famous market square.Published May 2007
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Bermondsey spotlight
Bermondsey, with its converted Victorian warehouses and riverside homes, has become a fashionable place for well-heeled Londoners to live.Published June 2010
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Bermondsey spotlight
Regeneration is the name of the game in Bermondsey where the cobbled streets and old railway arches have caught the eye of a creative crowd - who love the area's new homes, bars and thriving cafés.Published August 2012
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From Bethnal Green to Bow: East London is on a roll
East London was on a roll even before Stratford was chosen for the 2012 Olympic Games. Values have jumped since the announcement in 2005 and most insiders expect further price rises.Published November 2007
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Bethnal Green is buzzing
When the young creatives move into an area you know its time to buy there - and it looks like Bethnal Green could be the next fashionable hotspot.Published August 2010
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Bethnal Green spotlight
Life is looking up in Bethnal Green, where young, creative types are in search of bargain gems only a few hundred yards east of the shiny, gleaming towers of the City and the arty cool of Shoreditch.Published July 2011
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Bexleyheath and Sidcup spotlight
These leafy suburbs - about 12 miles from the centre of the capital and on the edge of open countryside - are blessed with historic houses and their beautiful gardens and parklands.Published April 2012
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Bishop's Stortford, Wendover and Horsham: best commuter market towns
If you're planning on leaving the city, there are several market towns less than an hour from London by train with affordable homes and good shops on their doorstep.Published May 2011
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Blackheath spotlight
The village-like feel of this majestic suburb – famous for its common, complete with a church, pub and pond - makes it a popular choice with families.Published January 2012
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Greenwich and Blackheath
Blackheath and Greenwich are areas with a wealth of green spaces and historic period properties, with quick transport links to the West End.Published May 2010
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Bloomsbury
A residential renaissance is taking place in Bloomsbury. Georgian office blocks in this central-London district are becoming homes once more.Published June 2008
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Borough spotlight
Borough has gone through a transformation from the ground to the skies. Now the area attracts food lovers and City professionals who want live in the shadow of The Shard where an array of property is on offer.Published December 2012
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Bow spotlight
Next door to the emerging Olympic site in Stratford and equidistant from Canary Wharf and the City, the future looks rosy in Bow.Published September 2010
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Spotlight on Brentwood
The Essex Roman town with good schools is a hot property tip thanks to the imminent arrival of Crossrail.Published May 2011
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Brighton: commuter homes
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.Published March 2012
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Brighton spotlight
Less than an hour from London, the coastal city of Brighton is enjoying something of a renaissance. With its bohemian atmosphere and pretty period seaside homes, Londoners are being lured to the southern shores.Published February 2011
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Brighton spotlight
The East Sussex city of Brighton and Hove offers its residents the best of both worlds: a relaxed life at one end of the line within an hour's commute of London, and a good mix of Regency terrace houses, seafront apartments and family homes.Published May 2013
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Brixton spotlight
With a well-designed, newly refurbished town square and thanks to its energy, nightlife and a strong sense of community, Brixton has never lost its appeal for young buyers.Published December 2011
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Brockley and Honor Oak spotlight
Excellent transport links, good schools and great-value homes are all here, along with tempting little cafés serving home-baked delights – and the parks for working it all off.Published August 2011
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Bromley spotlight
This leafy suburb - 12 miles from the capital - with good schools and commuter trains galore, is a one-stop destination for young families.Published September 2011
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Brook Green & West Kensington spotlight
Eclipsed by better-known neighbours, West Kensington is an area which repays the effort needed to discover its charms. The area has discreet old-world charm and exciting plans for the future, with 8,000 new homes.Published November 2010
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Camberwell spotlight
Camberwell, with its Georgian houses and tree-lined hillside streets, offers a style of urban living that has won many hearts.Published July 2010
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Cambridge: new homes
This famous university town has a growing population, a burgeoning business sector, handy 45-minute train links to the capital - and thousands of new homes in the pipeline.Published October 2012
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Cambridge spotlight
This ancient university city, popular with London commuters, is currently undergoing a construction boom, with 10,000 new homes being built in the city to add to its streets of large Victorian houses and Georgian gems.Published March 2013
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Camden Town spotlight
The shops and markets clustered around the high street and canal make Camden one of the most colourful of London's neighbourhoods. The area's period homes and loft-style apartments attract a mix of homebuyers.Published May 2012
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Camden spotlight
Camden Town may be crowded and chaotic but it's an area fizzing with energy - and with Primrose Hill nearby, hotshot City types are moving in.Published February 2010
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Canary Wharf spotlight
Thousands of new homes have been built at Canary Wharf - London's shiny Docklands business district - with plenty more in the pipeline to cater for wealth-creating professionals who are moving in.Published October 2011
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Canning Town spotlight
A dockers’ town with a cable car, the DLR and a recording studio on a lightship - investment is pouring into east London’s most ‘up for it’ rising star.Published April 2012
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Canterbury spotlight
The compact city of Canterbury sits 60 miles south-east of London in Kent. In recent years its property market has been boosted by a high-speed rail service into St Pancras, which cuts the journey time to the capital to less than an hour.Published April 2013
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Chalfonts spotlight
The Chalfonts - a cluster of scenic villages 25 miles west of central London - is a wealthy corner of Buckinghamshire with fine period houses, charming cottages and good grammar schools.Published August 2011
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Chelmsford spotlight
The Essex county town of Chelmsford is a swift 30-minute commute to the City, has a local university and good schools, and is celebrating its new city status with a big boost in house building.Published January 2013
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Chelmsford: commuter homes
With just over half an hour's train time into Liverpool Street, Chelmsford offers the best of both worlds. Now a £1 billion scheme will give Chelmsford's Beaulieu Park 3,600 new homes to add to the town's desirability.Published January 2012
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Chelsea spotlight
From the swinging Sixties to the 21st-century, Chelsea continues to attract the rich and famous. With Roman Abramovich and the cast of Made in Chelsea as your neighbours, there's plenty to keep you entertained.Published October 2011
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Cherwell Valley
A new £250m super-fast commuter service brings the chance to buy property in the good-value Cherwell Valley. It is also the destination of Bicester Outlet Village - a mecca for discount designer homeware and fashion.Published April 2011
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Chigwell spotlight
Chigwell has it all - glamour and bling, weatherboarded cottages, as well as horse riding and adventures in Epping Forest and Hainault Country Park.Published December 2011
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Tube to the Chiltern Valley
The Metropolitan line goes deep into the Chiltern Valley — which seems a million miles from town. Take a country walk through Amersham, Chesham and Latimer.Published November 2011
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Chislehurst spotlight
This wealthy suburb offers protected commons and woodland, fine Arts & Crafts homes, charming Georgian houses and a scattering of Victorian cottages - just 20 minutes from London.Published January 2012
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Chiswick spotlight
Chiswick is west London's best foodie destination, with good-value homes tempting the appetites of buyers, both up and down the property ladder.Published September 2010
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Chiswick spotlight
Once the haunt of aristocrats, Chiswick now draws middle-class families with its parks, shops and schools.Published August 2012
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Clapham spotlight
Clapham is where the big-money City bonuses are being spent as buyers seek family homes and open spaces close to fast transport links.Published February 2010
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Clerkenwell spotlight
From Dickensian slum to a world-leading media hub, Clerkenwell has been reinvented as a fashionable City neighbourhood with stylish apartments and the home of loft living.Published November 2011
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Colchester spotlight
Less than an hour by train from Liverpool Street, Colchester is one of the country's fastest-growing centres. This Essex town has major new homes developments, as well as a good mix of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian homes.Published April 2013
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Commuter: Colchester
The garrison town aims to attract an army of new buyers with a £28 million arts centre and fast commutes.Published October 2011
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Covent Garden spotlight
Amazingly, tourist hub Covent Garden faced demolition in the Seventies. Buy there now and enjoy quirky shops, opera and the West End on your doorstep.Published January 2012
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Crouch End spotlight
Crouch End is tucked away in North London without a Tube or railway station - but its this sense of isolation which is a large part of its charm.Published June 2010
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Croydon’s new era
The arrival of designer flats signals a new era for previously unglamorous Croydon. A £5 billion town-centre makeover is in the pipeline, aimed at revitalising its commercial core and turning the neglected south London area into a location of choice for homebuyers.Published October 2007
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Crystal Palace spotlight
With affordable house prices, plenty of green spaces and new transport links, Crystal Palace is an appealing area for families and first-time buyers.Published July 2010
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Dalston spotlight
New train services are opening up Dalston to City buyers who are enjoying its vibrant and arty community.Published August 2010
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Deptford and New Cross spotlight
The streets of Deptford are steeped in history, with charming rows of 18th-century houses and historic riverside mansions. Nearby, New Cross has fine homes in popular conservation areas, a lively artistic community and thriving local cafés.Published April 2012
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Dorking
The pretty Surrey town of Dorking is surrounded by beautiful countryside and pretty villages that are within easy reach of the capital - making it popular with London commuters.Published May 2011
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Dulwich spotlight
Nothing short of suburban heaven, Dulwich is the perfect London village, with good schools, fine period houses and pretty cottages.Published March 2010
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Ealing spotlight
Ealing's large Victorian and Edwardian houses count among the finest in the capital. With top-quality homes, fantastic transport links and some film studio glamour, Ealing has plenty of family appeal.Published November 2012
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Ealing spotlight
Ealing is perfect for families looking for the fun of London living combined with countryside charm, good schools and plenty of transport links.Published February 2010
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East Dulwich spotlight
East Dulwich is a mecca for young families who are attracted by the thriving independent shops, cafés, bars and restaurants that make the area one of the brightest retail sparks in south-east London.Published February 2011
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East Grinstead spotlight
East Grinstead in West Sussex is 30 miles south of the capital in the High Weald. The town's exclusive gated estates attract celebrity home buyers such as Tom Cruise, while London families are drawn to the area's good mix of period homes and modern flats.Published May 2013
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East and West Molesey spotlight
Sitting between the Thames and the river Mole, this pretty pair of villages have impressive Victorian and Edwardian mansions and floating riverside homes less than 15 miles from central London.Published March 2012
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East Sheen spotlight
This enclave south of the river is popular with families who love the area's schools, good-sized homes and the open spaces of Richmond Park.Published August 2010
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Elephant & Castle
Finally, this lumbering regeneration giant is getting into its stride. Canny investors spotted the area three years ago when values were rock bottom. So, have new buyers missed the boat? No, say experts.Published May 2007
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Enfield spotlight
Enfield sits on the very edge of north London, where the suburbs give way to beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. With good schools, lots of period family homes and a thriving local town centre, it is a great place to settle.Published October 2012
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Epping spotlight
It’s easy to see why this Essex market town - surrounded by forest and open farmland and just 45 minutes from the centre of London - is a hit with commuters.Published April 2011
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Epsom, Surrey: commuter homes
It's never easy giving up city life, so when you decide to leave London make sure it suits you as well as your children. Two couples tell Homes & Property why they chose Epsom in Surrey.Published February 2012
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Epsom spotlight
Britain's most prestigious horse racing festival and Epsom salts are what made this country town famous. Now its easy commute into town has made it popular with Londoners.Published March 2011
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Esher spotlight
This pretty Surrey commuter town is popular with Londoners who move out for country air, leafy streets and good comprehensive schools.Published June 2012
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Essex, Surrey and Kent: commuter homes
Rural house prices make a move easier for London's young families in search of more living space. We take a look at how the Home Counties compare and find out what's on offer in good-value pockets of Surrey, Kent and Essex.Published March 2013
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From Essex to Oxfordshire: the best-priced commuter counties
New research compares the average price per square foot in almost 30 well-known and sought-after locations, showing you where to move if maximising space is your top priority.Published April 2012
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Finchley spotlight
Its emblem is a finch, its landmark a naked lady, while the other joys of Finchley include its good schools, transport links and spacious family homes with gardens.Published March 2011
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Fitzrovia and Bloomsbury spotlight
A home in Fitzrovia or its close neighbour, Bloomsbury, is the nearest a Londoner can really get to living in a European city. Here you can work, shop and eat within a few streets of where you live.Published November 2010
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Folkestone: the hot property tip
Roger De Haan's dream is to put Folkestone at the centre of the south coast's universe by creating a playground for commuters.Published May 2011
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Forest Hill
Invest in the future. Fast new commuter links by Tube-like trains are set to transform forgotten south London suburb Forest Hill.Published October 2007
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Forest Hill spotlight
Forest Hill in south-east London, between pretty Dulwich and Sydenham, has great transport links to both London Bridge and Canary Wharf, as well as new independent coffee shops and restaurants.Published May 2012
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Fulham spotlight
Filled with vibrant cafés and restaurants, this former working-class suburb is now not only true blue but the third most expensive place to live in Britain.Published August 2011
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Fulham spotlight
Fulham sits snugly in a deep curve of the Thames, has a village-style atmosphere and is now one of the capital's more elite areas.Published June 2010
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Godstone: the perfect English village
H&P explores the villages of east Surrey and wonders why commuters have not spotted their great-value family homes only 45 minutes from London.Published October 2011
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Golders Green spotlight
Golders Green is home to one of the capital's largest Jewish communities, and one of the smartest housing schemes - Hampstead Garden Suburb.Published August 2010
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Great Totham, Essex: commuter homes
A good pub close to home, can make all the difference when deciding on a big move to the country. A long, lazy lunch with friends and family at your nearest hostelry is hard to beat.Published January 2012
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Greenwich redevelops
New riverside developments are fast turning Greenwich Peninsula into a property hotspot.Published July 2007
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Guildford
Just 40 minutes by train to Waterloo, Guildford is a delightfully English town made for Londoners. Steeped in medieval history, the area offers families space and greenery as well as a bustling shopping district.Published March 2011
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Guildford spotlight
Surely one of London's most attractive commuter town choices, Guildford is just 35 minutes by train from Waterloo, has a good choice of period homes and town centre flats, a pretty cobbled high street and well-regarded schools.Published January 2013
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Hammersmith spotlight
W6 is one of the capital’s most sought-after postcodes. People tend to stay, so property is at a premium.Published June 2011
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Hampstead spotlight
Hampstead is one of the capital's favourite locations and with good reason. This popular enclave sits on the edge of 800 acres of semi-wild countryside and has good schools, a charming village atmosphere and grand, spacious period homes.Published September 2012
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Hampstead spotlight
Hampstead’s winning combination of heath, village and ponds just a few Tube stops away from the centre of town inspires great loyalty in its residents and a strong community.Published March 2010
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Hampstead Garden Suburb spotlight
A uniquely English invention – the garden suburb – is never beaten for good taste or family appeal. This charming corner has large Arts & Crafts houses, good schools - and is just four miles from central London.Published August 2012
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Hampton, Hampton Wick & Hampton Hill spotlight
The south-west London villages of Hampton, Hampton Wick and Hampton Hill sit on the banks of the Thames, have 1,000 acres of parkland and an interesting mix of fine Georgian cottages and large Victorian homes.Published September 2010
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Harpenden spotlight
Close to woods and parkland, with good links to London, this small town has a lot to offer those looking to start a new life out of the city.Published February 2012
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Harringay Ladder: area guide
The Harringay Ladder is a little-known grid of Victorian streets with decorative family-size homes and a sociable bunch of neighbours.Published August 2012
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Harrow spotlight
Harrow's famous public school, perched on a hilltop, has not only produced seven prime ministers and many famous faces, but also influenced the development of an urban village with family-size Victorian terraces and pretty cottages.Published October 2010
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Commuter homes: Haslemere, West Malling, Colchester and Lewes
Make a clever choice and you can have it all - an easy commute to London and time to enjoy the coast. We discover homes offering the "inbetweener" lifestyle in Haslemere, West Malling, Colchester and Lewes.Published April 2013
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Hatton Garden is all a-glitter
The City fringe of Hatton Garden, Fleet Street and Temple is historic, quiet and central – and now you can live in this emerging hotspot.Published August 2008
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Haywards Heath spotlight
Only 45 minutes from the capital and 12 miles from the sea, the pleasant West Sussex railway town of Haywards Heath attracts plenty of London commuters and families seeking spacious countryside homes.Published February 2013
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Hemel Hempstead, Tring, Milton Keynes: homes via Kensington Olympia
For home-hunters working in west London, a train to Kensington Olympia might be a smart choice, as the station serves some of the best commuter options in the Shires, including Hemel Hempstead, Tring and Milton Keynes.Published November 2010
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Henley spotlight
The pretty south Oxfordshire town of Henley is well worth a punt if you’re looking for a home on the river.Published June 2011
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Plunge into Herne Hill
Brixton's neighbour Herne Hill has one of the best green spaces in London, a lido and velodrome, and up-scale boutiques and bars.Published October 2007
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Highbury and Islington spotlight
About as close to the City as you can get without having to live in a flat, this area has become more upmarket but still has an arty edge.Published February 2010
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Highgate spotlight
With its rich literary history and striking hilltop setting, Highgate is never short of homebuying devotees.Published March 2012
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Highgate spotlight
The new Dr Who is joining City bigwigs and Russian oligarchs to live in London’s timeless village on the hill.Published April 2010
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Holborn spotlight
Holborn is set to become a key residential area linking the City powerhouse to the fun of the West End. The historic streets of Dickens will be transformed for the e-reader generation.Published July 2012
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Holland Park spotlight
This desirable location marries artistic history with a modern sense of style and is home to some of Britain’s most successful entrepreneurs and music moguls, from Sir Richard Branson to Simon Cowell and Bryan Ferry to Brian May.Published February 2012
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Holloway spotlight
Infamous for a women’s prison and now famous as the location for Arsenal's new football stadium - Holloway is a surprise mix of smart Victorian houses and architectural wonders.Published April 2011
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Honor Oak Park, Denmark Hill and Bushey
The London Overground offers commuters the most punctual service in Britain. We take a look at some of the best value-for-money locations to find homes along the line's new orbital route, taking in Bushey, Honor Oak Park and Denmark Hill.Published January 2013
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Hornchurch spotlight
The quiet suburban commuter town of Hornchurch sits 17 miles from central London, has speedy links to the City and a wide range of property.Published October 2012
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Horsham spotlight
As many people commute into Horsham each morning as leave for work in London. H&P finds a thriving town set among rolling Sussex countryside.Published April 2011
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Horsham, Surrey, Hampshire and Dorset: homes with Downton Abbey style
Why wait for the autumn series of Downton Abbey when you can live the stately home dream now? Many grand mansions - from Horsham, to Surrey, Hampshire and Dorset - are being split into flats, which can be far better value than buying a stand-alone house.Published February 2013
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Isleworth and Osterley spotlight
Loved by aristocrats and industrialists in the past, today this picturesque corner of west London appeals to growing families seeking bigger houses and good schools.Published June 2012
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Kennington spotlight
Kennington is graced with fine architecture and quiet squares, within walking distance of the South Bank. For good-value and fine period property, follow the politicians who have moved there.Published April 2011
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Kensal Green and Willesden spotlight
An overspill of energy from Notting Hill to North Kensington is attracting a new generation of house hunters to the north-west of London, where families and young professionals are discovering fine period homes.Published November 2011
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Kensington spotlight
Fine period houses, spacious flats, smart shops and restaurants and a good choice of private schools has made Kensington one of London's choicest locations for international buyers and wealthy professionals.Published September 2011
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Kentish Town spotlight
Increasingly popular with families looking for more space, Kentish Town is a rising star in north London.Published March 2010
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Kentish town
Writer Harry Mount reveals why he loves Kentish Town and gives a lowdown on this unpretentious part of London.Published October 2008
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Kentish Town
There is life beyond Kentish Town Road – streets of fine Victorian houses that are much cheaper than in nearby areas.Published January 2008
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Kew spotlight
Kew, on the south side of the Thames, has peaceful streets of Victorian cottages and fine Georgian houses that are much-loved by families.Published July 2011
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Kilburn and Queen's Park spotlight
Kilburn has learned a thing or two from its classy neighbour, Queen’s Park, and is ready to join the NW6 set.Published April 2010
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King's Cross spotlight
Europe's best-connected transport hub has become a much sought-after and exciting place to live, with 2,000 new homes, 10 new parks and 20 new streets still to come.Published November 2012
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Very flat Norfolk: perfect for fast trains
Speedier rail services will put west Norfolk on the commuter hot list.Published November 2011
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King's Cross spotlight
The rise of King’s Cross, from dodgy dive to the slickest transport hub in London - with smart shops, restaurants and apartments taking the place of derelict railway buildings and land.Published March 2010
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Euston commutes
Live the rural dream in a thatch in Cheddington, or use your bonus money to send your child to Rugby.Published December 2010
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Kingston spotlight
With an enviable position between the river and Richmond Park, plus good schools, Kingston upon Thames is a popular choice for families.Published July 2010
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Kingston-upon-Thames
Kingston-upon-Thames is 800 this year and seven kings used its coronation stone. Now, families love it too.Published August 2008
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Knightsbridge spotlight
In return for eye-popping house prices, Knightsbridge offers its rich residents landscaped garden squares, Hyde Park on the doorstep and world-class shopping.Published December 2012
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Fenchurch Street commutes
A lively arts scene and the sea air of Leigh-on-Sea and Thorpe Bay are both within an easy commute from Fenchurch Street station.Published January 2011
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Budget Georgian homes
Georgian continues to be the most sought-after style among property buyers. Commuters on a budget can now afford to buy that perfect period home without compromising on character.Published April 2011
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Lewisham
With affordable new homes for first-time buyers and eye-catchingly good-value Victorian houses for families who want to put down roots, Lewisham is a remarkably overlooked area.Published August 2007
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Leyton spotlight
A traditional affordable area known for its football links is sporting a new look on the High Road, H&P checks it outPublished June 2012
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London Bridge: regeneration
The Shard - set to be Europe's tallest tower - is turning the streets around London Bridge into the capital’s hottest new district.Published February 2011
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Loughton spotlight
At the apex of Essex’s “golden triangle”, Loughton offers a good mix of town and country. The wild acres of Epping Forest are on the doorstep but there is a lively town centre and also a direct Central line commute into the City and the West End.Published September 2012
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Maida Vale spotlight
Canalside Maida Vale has become an exclusive quarter of London, with its spacious mansion flats and wide avenues attracting wealthy buyers.Published July 2010
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Maidenhead spotlight
A 40-minute ride to Bond Street - when Crossrail arrives in 2018 - will heap further charm on this pretty Thameside town.Published September 2012
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Maidstone spotlight
This commuter town with a medieval legacy and grammar schools has parent appeal.Published July 2012
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Marylebone spotlight
During the past decade Marylebone has been transformed into one of London's most exciting and exclusive neighbourhoods.Published May 2010
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Mayfair spotlight
It’s smart and chic central London with Georgian elegance - which is why Mayfair continues to be a sought-after address.Published May 2011
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Glamour returns to Mayfair
As the American Embassy prepares to move out, smart new-homes designers are poised to move in, and help the area regain its cachet as London’s golden address.Published October 2008
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Mill Hill spotlight
Village charm and the great outdoors give Mill Hill family appeal, while commuters love the nearby M1 and quick train journey to St Pancras.Published December 2010
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Milton Keynes spotlight
Affordable family houses, a swift 40-minute commute to London and a thriving arts scene are giving much-maligned Milton Keynes the last laugh - and with thousands of new homes in the pipeline, the local house builders are busy.Published March 2013
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Muswell Hill spotlight
Edwardian suburb Muswell Hill - home to open spaces, attractive avenues and good schools - is a North London winner and residents are willing to pay a premium to live there.Published November 2010
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Guide to clever commuting
Moving as far out of London as you can go doesn't always get you the cheapest property or the best quality of life. We take a close look at the choices.Published July 2011
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norfolk
As Kate Middleton puts the final touches to their new Norfolk home and Prince William begins commuting, we discover the best villages with good-value homes and fast rail links to London, from Starston and Banham to Wells-next-the-Sea.Published May 2013
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Notting Hill spotlight
Portobello Road, Europe's biggest carnival and its own movie mean Notting Hill has made it to the big time.Published June 2010
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Rutland: chocolate box commuter homes
Almost hidden away in the Midlands, tiny Rutland offers big skies, sailing, pretty property and good schools.Published March 2012
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Oxford spotlight
The small city of Oxford is famous for its university and honeyed stone architecture, but its huge range of property - from affordable new homes to luxurious Victorian houses - and one hour commute to London, are big attractions to home buyers.Published May 2013
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Paddington spotlight
Families flock towards Hyde Park and new property developments attract overseas buyers and city workers looking for central homes. Caught between old and new charm, Paddington offers something for everyone.Published December 2010
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Parsons Green
Parsons Green is challenging its posh neighbour, Chelsea, as the place for families, fun and a vibrant café culture.Published October 2007
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Peckham and Nunhead spotlight
Del Boy’s old stomping ground is now a bustling multicultural neighbourhood. It is where colourful West African shops rub shoulders with quiet conservation areas and cutting-edge art galleries.Published October 2010
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Commuting from London Bridge
Take your pick of prize property just a short ride from London Bridge. We've got the lowdown on property prices in Orpington and Penshurst, both in Kent, and Earlswood, in Surrey.Published January 2011
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Petersfield spotlight
Fifty miles south-west of London, the ancient town of Petersfield is an “overlooked gem” surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the South Downs National park.Published May 2011
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Pimlico spotlight
Known for its monumental terraces and white stucco homes, Pimlico is packed with style and offers excellent value for money in central London.Published June 2011
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Cornwall: holiday homes
In the West Country new homeowners are being tempted with wet-weather alternatives.Published September 2012
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Primrose Hill spotlight
This village on the hill has views to rival anywhere in the capital and provides its arty and celebrity residents with a piece of 'country' on central London's doorstep.Published April 2012
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Putney spotlight
The blossom is out along the tree-lined avenues of Putney, where good transport and excellent schools provide the perfect mix for families.Published April 2010
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Putney spotlight
Putney can feel like deep countryside with heaths and woods for walking, cycling and horse riding, while houseboats, good riverside pubs a Tube station on the District line add to the appeal.Published July 2011
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From Reading to Redhill: top 20 commuter stations
Choose your route. Our exclusive property buyers’ guide shows travel times, costs and house prices.Published May 2012
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Reading spotlight
The commuter hotspot of Reading has a matchless location with quick transport links to the City and Heathrow and a good mix of period homes and waterside apartments.Published January 2013
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Redhill and Reigate spotlight
The Surrey commuter towns of Redhill and Reigate are both within a 45-minute train journey from the capital. London families head here for the good schools, period houses, charming cottages and new homes.Published February 2013
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Richmond spotlight
With its river views and glorious park, it's no wonder young professionals and families with children are joining the rich and famous Richmond set.Published April 2010
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Richmond spotlight
Richmond is one of London’s most attractive and sought-after suburbs with a 20-minute commute to central London, the wide-open River Thames, good schools, leafy streets, a busy shopping centre, fine period houses and Richmond Park.Published September 2011
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Rickmansworth spotlight
This wealthy suburban town is famous for its watery setting and has spacious homes and good schools within a 30-minute commute to London. No wonder it's in high demand.Published February 2012
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Commuter homes under £250,000
River views and new town houses are on offer in 60 commuter spots where you can buy for under £250,000. We take a look at what's on offer in Rochester, Fleet and the Essex village of Stansted Mountfitchet.Published July 2011
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Holiday homes in Cornwall
A weak pound and nostalgia for bucket-and-spade breaks are behind a boom in demand for homes in the South West.Published August 2011
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Romney Marsh: commuter watch
Bleak and beautiful Romney Marsh - a speedy train journey from London - is now on the commuter map.Published November 2011
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Sevenoaks spotlight
This quiet little Kent town has one of the South-East's busiest train stations and has long been popular with London commuters seeking large family homes, good schools and open spaces - such as 1,000-acre Knole Park and its historic house.Published February 2013
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Shepherd's Bush spotlight
Although parts of Shepherd's Bush are a bit rough around the edges, there are quiet residential pockets with a village-like feel that attract homebuyers who tend to stay - and the shopping's not bad either.Published October 2010
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Westfield
The huge Westfield shopping centre brings a touch of class to White City, and new transport links benefit every neighbourhood in the area, from Shepherd's Bush to Brook Green.Published January 2009
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Shoreditch, Brick Lane & Spitalfields
It is possible to find affordable homes in the heart of London, among the trend setters and creative types. Head to Shoreditch, Brick Lane and Spitalfields to uncover the gems.Published October 2010
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Shoreditch and Spitalfields spotlight
This diverse corner of the capital attracts artists, architects, experimental retailers and designers, and for young Londoners it is now seen as the coolest place to live in the city.Published October 2011
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Shoreditch
New homes in Brick Lane and Bethnal Green will tempt City workers into Shoreditch. Residents should welcome its revival.Published July 2008
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Buying woodland: Brewers Wood, Kent
Londoners longing for outdoor space and a fun investment can buy acres of woodland can buy their own little slice of the Garden of England for idyllic weekend breaks.Published March 2012
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Soho spotlight
This compact area is made up almost entirely of flats. Young professionals are moving in and are making the most of its quirky shops, lively bars and valuable inner-city open spaces - such as popular Soho Square.Published October 2012
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Southend-on-Sea spotlight
Southend-on-Sea has just had a £25 million facelift, and with lots of affordable family houses and a great choice of excellent schools, the Essex town is perfect for those who don't mind a commute into the capital taking a little longer.Published April 2013
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Southfields and Earlsfield spotlight
In the valley of the River Wandle, between Wandsworth and Wimbledon Commons, the Victorian and Edwardian legacy provides families with spacious period homes close to good schools.Published April 2012
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Southgate and Cockfosters spotlight
With quick access to both countryside and the West End, the end of the line is sure to bring a smile to your face: these outer suburbs are family friendly and have star appeal.Published November 2011
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Dickens SE1
A ripple of development is spreading in the Victorian backstreets behind Southwark waterfront in SE1, still redolent with Dickens associations. A small-scale commercial and residential district is opening up to homebuyers.Published April 2008
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St Albans: commuter homes
Moving out of the capital doesn’t have to mean a longer commute or even a change of job.Published May 2012
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St Albans spotlight
Once the home of film-maker Stanley Kubrick, the Hertfordshire commuter hotspot of St Albans has long been attracting Londoners to its streets of medieval cottages, Georgian houses and well regarded local schools.Published February 2013
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St Albans spotlight
Almost every age, since Roman times, has left its mark on this ancient Hertfordshire town; and it is the cunning balance between the medieval and the modern that gives easy-commute St Albans its buyer appeal.Published January 2011
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St John's Wood spotlight
Bond Street is only two Tube stops away but this most sophisticated of London suburbs has all it needs already, including wide, leafy streets with fine Victorian villas and plentiful blocks of mansion flats.Published July 2011
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Stanmore spotlight
The north-west London suburb of Stanmore, between Edgware and Bushey, has an interesting past, a range of properties to suit all budgets and a guaranteed seat on the morning train for rush-hour commuters.Published November 2012
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Homes via Charing Cross
Londoners move for family homes or countryside – and some get both.Published September 2010
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Stoke Newington spotlight
Young professionals and families are moving into the tree-lined streets of Stoke Newington, in North London, attracted by the area's arty vibe.Published May 2010
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Stoke Newington spotlight
Young professionals and families are attracted to "Stokey" by the mainly Victorian housing stock and the neighbourhood's arty and bohemian vibe.Published February 2012
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Stratford's Olympic Park
The Olympic Park - London's biggest regeneration project - offers a whole new quarter for the city, with a sequence of walkable "villages" arranged around the city's green spaces.Published February 2011
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Stratford spotlight
Stratford is a hidden gem in the East End with a new £145bn shopping centre. The town is also the main beneficiary of the building boom which winning the 2012 Olympics has unleashed.Published September 2011
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Streatham spotlight
This south London district is not satisfied with faded glory. Its loyal and vocal residents see a bright future, and there is a wide range of well-priced property and green space.Published March 2010
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Cut-price Cotswolds homes
Leave the posh Cotswolds alone and head for its cut-price southern tip, where canals and cottages are being transformed.Published March 2011
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Stroud Green struts its stuff
Fast playing catch-up, Stroud Green is cheaper and greener than its neighbour Crouch End.Published July 2008
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Suffolk: the cultural coast
Close enough to London to have good metropolitan links but far enough away to be out of the commuter belt, Suffolk is ideal for London families seeking a second home on the coast.Published November 2012
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Surbiton spotlight
This Thames-side town shot to fame in the Seventies sitcom The Good Life. Now, families love Surbiton's riverside setting and easy commutes to the City, while first-time buyers find affordable homes.Published November 2012
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Surrey Quays spotlight
Major regeneration is helping to put Surrey Quays back where it belongs – at the heart of London life.Published July 2012
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Sydenham spotlight
They used to come to Sydenham for the spa water. Now buyers seek its value-for-money period homes, large houses and country-like lanes and woodlands.Published November 2011
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Homes via Paddington
Home-hunters seeking that country idyll within commuting distance of London should start their journey at Paddington. We find great-value homes less than an hour from the city in pretty commuter villages.Published October 2010
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Teddington spotlight
This quiet Thames-side suburb on the edge of Bushy Park offers a pleasant way to live the waterfront dream. Teddington offers a wide range of homes and is popular with families.Published October 2011
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Commuter: M40
The towns and villages off the M40 all benefit from a stream of wealth trickling out of the capital. Our property expert finds the best plots.Published September 2011
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Tonbridge spotlight
Tonbridge, one of the south of England's busiest commuter towns, is 40 minutes by train from central London and is filled with large Victorian and Edwardian houses, small cottages and hundreds of new affordable houses and flats.Published March 2013
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Tooting spotlight
This spirited south-west London neighbourhood is enjoying a renaissance as first-time buyers and young families fall for its charms, which include mainly Victorian, Edwardian and Twenties terrace houses and purpose-built maisonettes.Published August 2011
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Totteridge spotlight
Only 10 miles from central London, Totteridge feels like the countryside with its big houses overlooking the common, fish ponds, village green, good local schools and pretty woodlands.Published August 2012
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Tufnell Park spotlight
Near Hampstead Heath yet handy for the West End, this area attracts politicians, actors and bankers.Published June 2012
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Tunbridge Wells spotlight
It may have temporarily lost its iron-rich spring but Tunbridge Wells has buckets of charm to make up for it.Published May 2012
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Twickenham spotlight
The home of English rugby, Twickenham, occupies a large bend in the River Thames, opposite Richmond and Ham; and has a wide range of properties from Victorian villas and cottages to red-brick Edwardian houses and Thirties semi-detached homes.Published December 2010
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Spotlight shines on Walthamstow
The spotlight is swinging towards Walthamstow and Leyton thanks to the regeneration ripple spreading from neighbouring Stratford.Published August 2007
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Walthamstow spotlight
The north-east London suburb of Walthamstow is a delightful Arts and Crafts oasis with affordable house prices, some good schools and fast transport links.Published September 2010
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Wandsworth spotlight
Wandsworth more than makes up for its lack of size and glamour with highly desirable residential streets which have attracted celebrities such as superchef Gordon Ramsay and newlyweds in search of more space.Published September 2010
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Wandsworth
Wandsworth is about to be transformed with a £4 billion master plan. New riverside homes, waterside walks, shops, bars and cafés are luring the Mayfair set in.Published February 2009
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Warwickshire: commuter watch
This beautiful county may lack the cachet of the Cotswold counties but this rural idyll has good London transport links, excellent schools and close-knit communities.Published October 2012
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Welwyn Garden City spotlight
Welwyn Garden City first sprang up in the Twenties with long, wide grassy boulevards and charming red-brick homes. Today this Hertfordshire town has a good choice of new-build flats and neo-Georgian houses within a 30-minute commute to London.Published May 2013
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West Norwood spotlight
Only five miles from central London, West Norwood may not be on the radar of many home searchers but in its best streets it has fine Victorian and Edwardian houses that sell for half the price of nearby Dulwich.Published October 2012
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Westerham spotlight
This tiny Kent town, loved by Winston Churchill, has a vibrant local community and offers country living combined with easy access to London.Published May 2012
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Westminster spotlight
Post election, there is a flurry of home searching in Westminster as redevelopment and modern flats give this undervalued area a new appeal.Published June 2010
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Weymouth benefits from Olympics bounce
Next year's Games are transforming Weymouth's fortunes - the Dorset town is no longer Poole's forgotten seaside sister.Published June 2011
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Wimbledon spotlight
There’s much more to Wimbledon than the world’s greatest tennis tournament. It is a district of two parts: the pretty village, close to the common, on top of the hill, and the town centre with shops and good transport links at the bottom.Published November 2010
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Winchester spotlight
Londoners are not deterred by the commute from Winchester - they come here to live in a small, attractive city, close to the coast and beautiful countryside villages. And the schools are a big attraction too.Published April 2013
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Winchmore Hill and Palmers Green spotlight
These two contrasting districts in North London offer a strong sense of community, streets of well-maintained Edwardian family houses, fine parks and an easy train commute into the City.Published February 2011
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Windsor and Eton spotlight
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.Published March 2012
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Woking and High Wycombe: commuter homes
With rail fares rising again, commuting to work can be costly but pick the right route and a village property can still be within budget.Published August 2012
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Woking spotlight
Woking has frequent half-hour commutes into the City, good-value period homes in the villages, plus modern town centre flats - and offers growing families plenty of scope for moving up and down the property ladder.Published January 2013
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Homes via Waterloo
Ninety million commuters use Waterloo station each year. Ruth Bloomfield discovers where they all travel to.Published November 2010
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Wokingham and Woodley
The modest market town of Wokingham in Berkshire has taken top spot as the ideal choice for young London couples searching for a family-friendly area in which to bring up their children, with second place awarded to nearby Woodley.Published November 2012
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Wood Green and Bounds Green spotlight
Affordable, with good Tube links and acres of sports fields and conservation-area homes, Wood Green and Bounds Green are family favourites.Published February 2012
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Woodford spotlight
Woodford and Woodford Green are two adjoining neighbourhoods in the peaceful suburbs of north-east London, filled with mock-Tudor houses, sports clubs, grammar schools and old-fashioned chemist shops.Published August 2011
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Woolwich spotlight
Regeneration and the Olympics are bringing new life and prosperity to this historic and proud riverside district.Published March 2012
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Commuter watch: Worthing
For so long in neighbouring Brighton's shadow, this South Coast commuter town is now fighting its corner with some prize-winning architecture.Published October 2011
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