Buying in up-and-coming areas lets you jump up the property ladder, and you can even stay in central London

Bentley Priory, which played such a key role in the Battle of Britain, is being turned into luxurious apartments

The royal town loves its futuristic flats below the castle and hugging the Thames

Population changes and financial pressures have created a new generation of renters looking for stylish homes that fit their busy lifestyles

Views over waterways will attract young buyers to artists' studios in the Lea Valley

Confused about shared ownership? Find out exactly what it means, who's eligible for the scheme, and how you can eventually own the whole property outright...