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.
Clerkenwell Design Week 2013
Discover one of London's most creative neighbourhoods at this year's Clerkenwell Design Week. This three-day event showcases the hottest trends in design, architecture and cutting-edge furniture.
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: 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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Berlin: great value homes in German's capital
Berlin has now entered the top 20 of the UK's favourite property destinations. The cool German capital offers good value apartments, new architectural grand projects and designer family homes.
Miami: the US property hotspot
The United States is one of our favourite second home destinations, with Miami one of its most prime property hotspots. This sun-kissed city has hip homes in art deco South Beach and family-friendly houses in laid-back Coconut Grove.Bodrum: Turkey's new favourite resort
Bodrum is a quickly becoming one of Turkey's favourite resorts with Turkey's elite and top celebrities. The glamorous seaside destination features some of Europe's most exceptional coastline properties.French Alps: chalet companies
British buyers seeking a second home in the French Alps can take advantage of low mortgage rates, record-breaking early snowfalls and good rental yields. Two British families running successful chalet companies share the secrets of their success.Romantic holiday homes
We discover holiday homes in some of the world's most romantic locations, from the unspoilt Italian lakes to the Caribbean's foodie capital of Anguilla and the curiously magnetic Scottish town of St Andrews.Upmarket Chamonix
Chamonix is known worldwide for its serious off-piste skiing. And now this picturesque French ski resort is going upmarket with stunning luxury chalets and smart shops.Italian interior design secrets
For British home buyers in love with Italian craftsmanship, the Palazzo Seneca Hotel in Umbria showcases the exquisite work produced by local artisans and painters, mixing modern design with antique furniture and striking reproductions.Buy in recession-free Istanbul
Istanbul's economy and property market is booming. The city is becoming a popular business and tourism hub and with stunning historic mosques and a lively restaurant and bar scene it's a great place for a second home.Buy in Boston or New York: America's finest cities
Two of the closest US cities to London are also two of America's finest. Boston has handsome Victorian homes and red-brick townhouses, while New York has good-value modern apartments.This year in the overseas property market
The past year has seen continued mixed fortunes in the overseas homes market. We take a look at how France overtook Spain as our most popular country and how Italy continued to enchant in this bumpy year.
UK and abroad
Second homes in the Peak District: enjoy the soaring landscapes
The BBC's new drama The Village shows off the Peak District's stunning landscapes. The area's traditional towns and villages are the perfect place for a holiday home of exceptional value.
Costa Brava: the luxury of living nea Spain's boarder
Living near the border of Spain in Costa Brava offers the best of Catalan culture and pretty Mediterranean beaches all within easy reach of France.
Second homes in St Tropez: enjoy a long summer and a peak-season rental income
Buy a home in the South of France and enjoy a long summer, sun-soaked beaches, colourful rural markets and a peak-season rental income.
Golf and family homes in Algarve
Golf and family-friendly holidays are in demand at the Algarve's newest resort and second home hotspot, Quinta do Lago. Enjoy exotic beaches, well-kept greens, water parks and gourmet dining along Portugal's sunny south coast.More property news
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London's top property growth areas
Wise homebuyers can get ahead of the curve by buying in London's potential growth areas, thanks to new transport links, regeneration projects and the arrival of iconic new buildings such as the Shard.
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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.
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New homes awards 2013
Judged by a panel of Evening Standard readers and presented by comedian Vic Reeves, this year’s new homes awards winners have everything that buyers want — inventive design, wow-factor interiors, eco-friendly features, glamour — and great value.
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New Homes Awards 2013: the winners
This year's London Evening Standard New Homes Awards, hosted by comedian Vic Reeves and England rugby captain Chris Robshaw, praised thoughtful design and spacious interiors at a range of new homes developments.
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First Olympic village homes up for rent
Relaunched as East Village this week, the Stratford athletes' quarters is set to become home to thousands of London's renters in streets named with the Olympics in mind — from Prize Walk and Cheering Lane to Medals Way and Celebration Avenue.
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Diary of an estate agent
A Fulham lettings agent gives herself a week off the gym after climbing up and down stairs to and from top-floor flats all day - and has an awkward encounter with a half-naked client during a property viewing.
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Homes gossip: rent a home in Crosby Row in Borough
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Homes gossip: James Dyson is searching for farmland in Oxfordshire
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Homes gossip
Live moments away from Nelson's Column in one of Liz Hurley's favourite spots; James Dyson is looking for more farmland; Marc Anthony has bought a Californian home; and the chance to rent in Crosby Row.
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Knightsbridge residents fury as Harvey Nichols applies for 3am "nightclub" licence
The residents of Knightsbridge are in uproar over plans submitted by Harvey Nichols to extend its “nightclub” licence until 3am every day except Sundays.
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