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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Leyton spotlight

A traditional affordable area known for its football links is sporting a new look on the High Road, H&P checks it out

Published June 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A Chelsea pad for Cheska

Reality show star Cheska Hull wants a home to match her glamorous social life. Homes & Property help her to find the perfect Chelsea pad.

Published August 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Thames is your Oyster

From this month pay-as-you-go Oyster Cards can be used to take the Thames Clipper. H&P finds new homes if you would like a river run to work.

Published November 2009

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London's hotspots

Our research has found a clear divide when it comes to home-hunting in London: flat-buyers go west and south, while house-hunters head east.

Published October 2009

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Recession-proof Totteridge

In leafy Totteridge you’re surrounded by countryside but still only 35 minutes from Leicester Square.

Published August 2009

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London's secret rivers

Many of the capital's rivers are hidden, but now community groups across London are receiving grants to restore our lost waterways.

Published May 2009

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Canals will make a splash

London's neglected stretches of canals could become attractive residential locations as developers rediscover these watery locations close to the action.

Published April 2009

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Boris shakes up the suburbs

The future looks brighter for suburbia as the Mayor promises exciting new homes and jobs across the capital's 19 outer boroughs.

Published February 2009

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The wonder of 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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Shepherds Bush is best in the west

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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The suburb that thinks it's a village

Discover Winchmore Hill in north London, and rural family life with an easy commute to the City.

Published January 2009

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A Borough love story

Buy in SE1, where Dickens’s Little Dorrit was set, and star in your own production.

Published January 2009

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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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Natural charm

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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The town of kings and water

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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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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Time for creative thinking

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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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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Romancing the stones

With cobbled lanes, majestic views of the Thames, secret alleyways and pretty squares, London has many heart-stopping areas and lovely homes.

Published July 2008

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Bloom town

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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We've got a green to envy

Village greens are precious centres of community life. Now a fight is on to save them from developers.

Published April 2008

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What the Dickens

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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The discreet charm of NW5

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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Here's the hottest tip in town

Buy in an area before a new Tube arrives for a sure property profit. The East London line's new stations open in 2010. Start your search now.

Published January 2008

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2008 hotspots

Stay ahead of the game... London’s lively development scene is transforming the capital. Here are five emerging districts that are likely to sparkle on the market.

Published January 2008

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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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Forest Hill gets ready to fizz

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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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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London’s fast track to the future

Crossrail will transform London’s system and create new homes – and property opportunities for early investors. David Spittles offers an expert’s guide to the new hotspots.

Published October 2007

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Life is good on the 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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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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Affordable 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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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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Greenwich redevelops

New riverside developments are fast turning Greenwich Peninsula into a property hotspot.

Published July 2007

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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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Heathrow Quarter

Sixties town planning hastened the demise of Heathrow’s satellite towns - unexciting centres amid the suburban sprawl where it has been better to work rather than live - but they are staging a comeback.

Published June 2007

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It's a brave new world

A new frequent train service will transform the fortunes of London's overlooked south-east.

Published June 2007

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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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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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