London's new garden squares
London is already the greenest capital in Europe, with homeowners enjoying more than 600 garden squares. And the good news is that there are more to come.
As the BBC move out, Shepherd's Bush switches to a new programme
As Aunty leaves the Bush the borough seizes the opportunity to create a proper neighbourhood.
Spotlight on Camden Town
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.
Revealed: from Reading to Redhill – the top 20 commuter stations
Choose your route. Our exclusive property buyers’ guide shows travel times, costs and house prices.
My design London - Russell Norman
Owner of Polpo, Spuntino and Polpetto restaurants in Soho, and da Polpo and Mishkin's in Covent Garden, restauranteur Russell Norman opens up on his favourite London haunts.
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Want to add value to your property, make your house a home, or sell your place fast? With 1,000s of tradesmen nationwide, rated and recommended by previous customers, this is the smart way to find a reputable tradesman.
Buy of the week: Camden Town
This two-bedroom flat has a pretty park on its doorstep, while buzzing Camden Town is only 10 minutes’ walk away. Big sash windows and high ceilings give a spacious feel and there’s a private garden with a studio/home office (£525,000).
Swap of the week: Willersey, Glouc
This little Cotswolds beauty is just across the road from the village green and duck pond. For £530,000 you get beams, exposed stone walls and an open fireplace, plus four bedrooms, a useful attic room and lush gardens to enjoy.
Life-changer: Trescowe, Cornwall
For a project brimming with potential, what about this coastal home, yours for £545,000? The family space includes six bedrooms, while its collection of outbuildings overlooking an acre of gardens could become income-generating holiday lets.
Spotlight on Camden Town
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.
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Holiday homes
Multi-generational breaks - where the extended family comes too - are on the rise. Big family holidays need a versatile venue that will satisfy sun worshipping teenagers, keen sporting parents and grandparents looking for leisurely lunches and scenic walks.
Barbados: sports resorts and new homes
Barbados has lost none of its colonial charm and has survived the global receession largely unscathed. And now this British favourite has added sports resorts, smart shops and new homes.An island for all seasons
Majorca is big enough to offer plenty of variety and small enough that little is more than an hour away from the capital, Palma. Be quick to snap up a property on this sophisticated Balearic island.Non-stop to Avignon: fast trains with no pain
Trains leave St Pancras almost hourly, taking 135 minutes to reach Paris and connecting onwards to sought-after cities such as Bordeaux and Avignon. With great cities within such easy reach, UK buyers could do well to get on board.Live the easy life in the Bahamas
Candy-coloured houses, white sandy beaches and a safe family vibe make Abaco a paradise destination. Rent or buy your own property in new luxury resorts on this peaceful island in the Bahamas.Join the weekend ski set
Can you work in London, yet also spend 45 days a year skiiing from a base in the French Alps? With the right group of friends and a good amount of planning, it might be easier that it sounds.Enjoy the Tuscan life
Tuscany in central Italy, still the top Italian destination for British buyers, has plenty of opportunities for investors with money and patience. Look to forgotten Castelfalfi for 200 new homes.Paris: homes in the city of love
A new apartment block will offer a rare opportunity to invest in 'old Paris' with views of the Seine.Holiday homes: buying in the UK
There are smart ways to enjoy a weekend home — in town or country — without the hassle and high costs. Homes & Property take a closer look at the New Forest, central London and the Cotswolds.Homes abroad: Austrian lakes
With a combination of lakes, mountains and fresh air, Zell am See has it all for those who love the great outdoors. Homes & Property discovers why this Alpine town is attracting UK buyers.
Overseas homes
If you're looking for luxury, buy into the brand
The perfect second home abroad combines a charmed lifestyle with a solid investment. "Branded residences" attempt to combine these two ideas by linking a luxury hotel or designer name with high-end residential space.
Golfing estates abroad
There are clever ways to tempt non-players to buy a home on a golfing estate abroad - such as luxury spas and family-friendly pools. Join the club on the overseas greens in southern Spain, Portugal, Italy and Mauritius.
Gibraltar remains as solid as a rock
Homebuyers love the British colony with low taxes, no unemployment and the highest growth rate in western Europe. There is nothing uncertain about Gibraltar.More property news
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