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.
Property search
Home near substation sparks health concerns
We have found the perfect home - almost. It has an electrical substation in a fenced-off area just behind the house. Should we have any health concerns about being so close to a substation?
How much of my house will my ex-partner get?
I split from my partner five years ago and she is living in our house with our children. I haven't sold the property as they need somewhere to live and I thought my investment was safe. Does the recent Kernott v Jones judgement change things?Is this cash back incentive too good to be true?
We are buying a new-build house and the developer says that though we are paying £575,000 for it, he will give us £25,000 cash back. It all sounds great but are there any concerns we should have?
In the know
Don't just have one solicitor when you can have two
We are taking out a second mortgage as part of getting my husband's business refinanced. I understand the risks but have been told I must take see another solicitor for independent advice. Can I refuse and save my money?Who is responsible for our roof repairs?
I live in the upper flat of a two-storey house. The owner of the downstairs flat and I have long leases and pay £100 a year to the owner of the freehold. She lives in Devon and we never see her. Who owns the roof and who should pay for the repair?Avoid a pitched battle over garden fence
My neighbour has just replaced two panels in the fence between our gardens. The post between the panels is now on my side and the fence very noticeably encroaches on my land. What should I do about this?Make sure your lease is watertight
There are what seem to be cracks on the external walls of our new leashold flat. Are we responsible for the soundness of the external walls, or is it the freeholder’s responsibility?Do I have to pay both estate agents?
I put my house on the market with one estate agent and didn't have an offer in six months. I then went through another agent and got an offer with a buyer who had initially viewed the house under the first agent. Who do I have to pay commission to?More property news
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If you have a question for the H&P lawyer, Fiona McNulty, email legalsolutions@standard.co.uk.
We regret that questions cannot be answered individually.
Fiona is a partner in the private client property practice of Thring Townsend Lee & Pembertons LLP. (ttuk.com)
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