Greenwich: the new Olympic Royal Borough
Greenwich is celebrating the summer's Games with spectacular pageantry — and unlocking a bend in the Thames to offer riverside homes with views of the festivities.
Property insider: Camden
Camden offers canalside living in a range of converted period warehouses; first-time buyer studio flats and roomy Victorian family terrace homes. We take a tour of NW1's colourful streets and get the property lowdown.
Spotlight on Stoke Newington
Steeped in history and with a new rail link to the City, “Stokey” is raising its game for home buyers. The mainly Victorian housing stock attracts young professionals and families, who also enjoy the neighbourhood's arty and bohemian vibe.
Commuter watch - Chelmsford
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.
Steal the style: tibits
In our new series, we visit some of the capital's most striking spaces and show how to get a similar look without breaking the bank. First up is vegetarian restaurant tibits in Heddon Street, where glamour comes with the meat-free menu.
Find a rated tradesman
Want to add value to your property, make your house a home, or sell your place fast? With 1,000s of tradesmen nationwide, rated and recommended by previous customers, this is the smart way to find a reputable tradesman.
Buy of the week: Primrose Hill
This plush flat minutes from Primrose Hill village and Regent’s Park has high-end details which include a bespoke German kitchen, an open-plan reception/dining space and a bedroom with clever storage. Priced at £735,000.
Swap of the week: Odiham
Heavenly views of Odiham’s ancient church in Hampshire come with this £750,000 beauty set just off the high street. It offers 2,000sq ft of space, four bedrooms, three reception rooms and kitchen with an Aga.
Life-changer: Shaldon, Devon
Reduced by £100,000 (now £750,000), this waterfront home overlooking the Teign Estuary, in Shaldon has gorgeous water views from the big windows in all four bedrooms and the open-plan living area. Heaps of B&B potential here.
Spotlight on Stoke Newington
Steeped in history and with a new rail link to the City, “Stokey” is raising its game for home buyers. The mainly Victorian housing stock attracts young professionals and families, who also enjoy the neighbourhood's arty and bohemian vibe.
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Blogs
Hear the latest news and comment about design, gardening, property, renovation, shopping and what's new in London from our H&P bloggers
Barbara Chandler: design
Most recent post: "Well – that was a great Christmas break, but now it‘s down to some serious design reporting. I’m looking forward to visiting the new show Home in London in the coming week. Then it's on to the incredible Maison & Objet in Paris where the design trends will be set for 2012..."
About Barbara: "I'll be sharing the secrets of my day-to-design life - where I've been and who I've met - and passing on as many expert hints and tips as I can muster. And watch out for my picture posts."
Melanie Backe-Hansen: property history
Most recent post: "Edwardes Square is one of the oldest squares in Kensington and today is one of the most sought after addresses in the borough. It has been home to a long list of celebrity residents, including writer, George Du Maurier; author, Leigh Hunt; actress, Elizabeth Inchbold; and writer and commentator, G.K. Chesterton..."
About Melanie: "I have always loved history, ever since I was given my first book on knights and castles as a child. But, it has been in my work researching the history of houses that that love of history has truly come to life."
Pattie Barron: gardening
Most recent post: "I've gathered in the last spoils of spring and summer sowing before battening down the hatches, in the kitchen garden anyway - and herein lies the dilemma. Vegetables are meant to be eaten, I know, but when they are so pretty, who can bear to?"
About Pattie: "Do garden writers actually garden? You bet they do. I'm passionate about plants and spend every moment I can out there. In summer, I might as well pitch a tent under the apple tree... Low-maintenance? I don't know the meaning of the word... we gardeners can never know it all, but we have such a good time learning."
David Spittles: property news
Most recent post: "Surrey commuter hotspot, Epsom, is likely to become more popular with a £31 million redevelopment of the existing station and bordering land. As well as a brand new station and car park, there will be 117 new homes, a 64-bedroom hotel and convenience stores...."
About David: "A born-and-bred Londoner, I live in the same house in New Cross, south-east London, which I moved into with my family over 25 years ago. I am an award-winning property writer whose weekly articles have appeared in the Evening Standard since 1986."
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