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.
Property search
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Property search: budget under £500,000
This week, we uncover 1,000sq ft two-bedroom apartment in Stoke Newington, a four-bedroom stone house in the Cotswolds and an Old Station Master's house in the heart of Snowdonia National Park that comes with its own railway station.Published May 2013
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Diary of an estate agent
A Sydenham estate agent is left waiting by clients and looks on the bright side when he spots a huge hole in the road outside the office.Published May 2013
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Here it comes: the busiest property selling weekend of the year
The middle Saturday in May - midway between two Bank holidays - has been earmarked as the best day of the year to sell homes, fitting in neatly with buyers looking to move during the summer holiday.Published May 2013
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Hot homes: gorgeous gardens
As the annual Chelsea Flower show prepares to inspire a growing number of city gardeners throughout London, we take a property tour to find homes with gardens that are perfect for summer evenings outdoors.Published May 2013
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Homes gossip
Keira Knightley and James Righton have bought a new marital home in Spitalfields; Reese Witherspoon's adds to her LA property portfolio; and Elton John's personal trainer sells up.Published May 2013
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Auctions: bargain homes
There are lots of housing opportunities in north, south or central London just waiting for brave buyers willing to bid on a family home or property investment.Published May 2013
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Diary of an estate agent
One owner leaves for Australia with his fish, another adopts a local fox. Our Stratford agent discovers there's a first time for everything.Published May 2013
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A modern glass house is set to replace a townhouse in Hyde Park
A leading international art collector plans to demolish a Thirties townhouse in Hyde Park to build a modern glass house with a wine cellar, swimming pool, car lift and cinema.Published May 2013
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Homes gossip
Taylor Swift has bought her fourth home; JLS singer JB Gill is searching for a Scottish mansion; party in Britain's country properties thanks to Prince Harry's former classmate; and a luxurious houseboat is for sale.Published May 2013
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Property search: budget from £599,950
This week, we uncover a bright three-bedroom terrace in Peckham Rye, a stone-built house in Gloucestershire and a five-bedroom farm house with outbuildings, a paddock and a converted barn in Newquay.Published May 2013
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Hot homes: Georgian gems
The characteristic neat symmetry and full-height classical windows of Georgian homes have been enchanting Londoners for centuries. We take a property tour across the capital to discover fine examples of these character-filled homes.Published May 2013
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Diary of an estate agent: Notting Hill
A west London estate agent avoids a near cat-astrophe as he finds himself in the Tour de Notting Hill.Published May 2013
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Candy Brother's: big plans for Chelsea's Gordon House
A rundown compound in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea is to be transformed by Candy Brothers into London's most expensive house worth £250 million.Published May 2013
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Hot homes: London's most extravagant mansions
We take a peek inside some of the capital's most extravagant homes to discover temperature-controlled wine rooms, 3D cinemas, luxurious indoor pools and palatial rooftop terraces.Published April 2013
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Homes gossip
Here's the chance for Madonna fans with big budgets to count the queen of pop as a neighbour; £20 million house opposite Margaret Thatcher's Chelsea home is for sale; and a star apartment opposite the former In and Out Club in Piccadilly.Published April 2013
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Auction properties: Regent's Park and Canterbury
As thousands of properties are sold at auction every week, there are bargains to be found even in the most desirable parts of the capital. Our auctions detective finds opportunities for all budgets in the spring sale rooms, from London to Canterbury.Published April 2013
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Homes gossip
Sienna Miller and Channing Tatum have switched houses; Matt Damon has sold his Miami home; live next door to Paul McCartney in an east Sussex bungalow; and Rudyard Kipling's Salisbury home is for sale.Published April 2013
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Diary of an estate agent
A Chelsea estate agent turns removal specialist in order to the seal the deal.Published April 2013
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Property search: budget from £550,000
This week, we uncover a sleek two-bedroom flat in Southfields, a four-bedroom character cottage in Nazeing, Essex, and a five-bedroom home within Torquay's landmark Vane Tower.Published April 2013
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Rochester's new train station and 2,000 new homes
Rochester is becoming a commuter hot spot. The Kent town is set to have a new train station with fast links to London and a multi-million-pound regeneration scheme with 2,000 new homes at Rochester Riverside.Published April 2013
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Hot homes: in south-west London under £250,000
This week we take a property tour of south-of-the-river hotspots, starting in Vauxhall, and taking in Battersea, Clapham, Wandsworth, Tulse Hill, Streatham and Wimbledon - with a budget of £250,000.Published April 2013
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Diary of an estate agent
An East Dulwich estate agent gets the chance to market a house by famous architect Berthold Lubetkin and has a busy week of valuations.Published April 2013
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Peter Murray: on the future of London housing
Leading architectural expert and author Peter Murray says London needs better infrastructure to keep up with population growth; improved transport links to the rest of the country; and more social housing needs to be built across the capital.Published April 2013
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Property search: this week's budget is £500,000 and takes us to East Dulwich, Cornwall and Cheshire
This week we uncover a modern and spacious flat in East Dulwich, a house with sea views in Polperro and a pair of red-brick cottages in rural Cheshire.Published April 2013
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Hot water heating in Kingston will be powered by the Thames
Over one-hundred new homes in Kingston will have hot water powered by the River Thames. First-time buyers will be able to take advantage of the cut in energy bills, too, as the scheme will include some affordable homes.Published April 2013
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Hot homes: in north London under £250,000
First-time buyers seeking a home in north London will find a good choice of studios, period flats and new-build homes all with fast transport links to the City and West End.Published April 2013
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Homes gossip
All the latest gossip on celebrity moves, including Lady Gaga house hunting in Manhattan; Ronan Keating's former home is for sale; Model David Gandy's new Fulham pad; and star jockeys AP McCoy and Mick Fitzgerald unveiled new luxury houses.Published April 2013
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New homes, shops and schools for Wembley
Wembley's property market is set to be boosted by thousands of new homes and student flats, a new 1,000-pupil Lycée Français school and a designer shopping outlet to rival Bicester Village.Published April 2013
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Property search: budget from £450,000
This week, we uncover a gothic gem in Wandsworth, a quayside home overlooking Weymouth Harbour and a Georgian gatehouse with four bedrooms near Woodbridge.Published April 2013
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Oligarch buys Hanover Lodge for £120 million - and it's too small
The Ukrainian oligarch who bought 26,000sq ft Hanover Lodge last year has requested planning permission to further enlarge the basement and to remodel the interior of the Grade II*-listed building.Published April 2013
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Diary of an estate agent
Our St Albans agent has a busy week writing press releases and getting the office geared up for the rush of spring time buyers.Published April 2013
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Hot homes: in east London under £250,000
Stratford’s East Village opens this summer with its new residents enjoying some of the best transport links in the capital, adding to east London’s appeal for first-time buyers. We uncover homes priced below £250,000 in Stratford, Mile End, Bow and Bethnal Green.Published April 2013
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Homes gossip
All the latest gossip on celebrity moves, from the Beckhams bidding adieu to "Beckingham Palace", to Liz Hurley selling her former Fulham love nest; and Jack Nicholson is moving on from his snowy Colorado home.Published April 2013
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Soundproof your home
As the volume of life in London rises, homeowners are turning to noise and soundproofing experts to find some peace.Published April 2013
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New green spaces for London
A new scheme to create small parks for London communities is being initiated in areas including Stockwell, Shepherds Bush, Blackheath and Sydenham. The green spaces will be used as amphitheatres, herb gardens and picnic areas.Published April 2013
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Homes gossip
Cher is selling her Malibu mansion and moving into a penthouse in Canary Wharf; Jon Bon Jovi is selling his New York apartment; and fans of BBC1's drama The Village can buy a home in the show's Derbyshire setting.Published April 2013
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Hot homes: in west London under £250,000
From 2018, 10 Crossrail trains an hour will be speeding into the centre of London from a revamped Ealing Broadway station - and from new-look platforms at Acton, Southall and West Ealing. We take a property tour across west London.Published April 2013
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Hot homes: Oxford vs Cambridge
As the annual battle between Britain's oldest universities takes place on the Thames, we take a property tour of Oxford and Cambridge.Published March 2013
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Diary of an estate agent
An Exeter estate agent has an energetic viewing of a property set in 70 acres of land and comes up with ways for his agency to raise funds for Great Ormond Street children's hospital.Published March 2013
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Property search: budget from £350,000
This week, we find a one-bedroom flat with a prime Islington address; a two-bedroom cottage in Tatworth, Somerset, and a life-changing Cornish barn conversion in Lockengate.Published March 2013
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Ten hot homes: Easter price reductions
Warm up a chilly Easter weekend with a vigorous house hunt. There are bargains to be had across London with prices slashed on starter homes, family houses and historic riverside lofts. We take a property tour to uncover the latest discounts on offer.Published March 2013
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Homes gossip
A pirate-themed home perfect for Johnny Depp has come on the market; AA Milne's London home is for sale; TOWIE stars Mario Falcone and Lucy Mecklenburgh buy a home in Brentwood, Essex; and John Cleese moves back to London.Published March 2013
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Sultan of Brunei wins Bayswater extension row
The Sultan of Brunei, one of the world's richest men, has won approval for a basement extension to Brunei House in Bayswater, despite protests from neighbours. The extension will add 13 en-suite bedrooms for visiting dignitaries.Published March 2013
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The Met sell off hundreds of London properties
In a bid to slash running costs, The Metropolitan Police are selling off hundreds of properties - including the iconic New Scotland Yard building - which could provide 3,000 much-needed new London homes.Published March 2013
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Baroness Valentine: on the future of London housing
Jo Valentine is a House of Lords cross-bencher, chief executive of London First and is on the board of the Peabody housing trust. She believes London needs a long-term blueprint to build homes - and government must hand over its spare land for housing.Published March 2013
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Property search: budget £500,000
This week, we find a chic Chelsea flat close to the King's Road; a Devon "longhouse" looking out over the Blackdown Hills; and a life-changing retreat in Hoxne, Suffolk, with an acre of gardens and a separate annexe.Published March 2013
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Diary of an estate agent
Romance strikes in Hayes following back-to-back viewings of an impressive two-bedroom penthouse apartment.Published March 2013
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Homes gossip
Oscar-winning Jennifer Lawrence is the latest A-lister said to be house-hunting in London; Made in Chelsea's Caggie Dunlop puts her Parsons Green flat on the market; and pop star Katy Perry lowers the price of her Hollywood mansion.Published March 2013
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Homes gossip
Model of the moment Cara Delevingne is set to move into best friend Rihanna's home; Jamie Theakston sets record-breaking asking price for his Chiswick home; and Mischa Barton swaps Beverly Hills for London.Published March 2013
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Diary of an estate agent
A Chelsea estate agent contemplates whether Britain losing its AAA credit rating will affect the property market and discovers a squatter in a property he's trying to sell.Published March 2013
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New train station for Oxford
A new train station near Oxford will allow commuters to travel from Water Eaton to London in 58 minutes - and will also Kirtlington, Noke and other nearby towns and villages when the service begins to run in 2015.Published March 2013
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Hot homes: extraordinary conversions
Imagine living in a beautifully restored windmill, an 18th-century sandstone chapel or a stunning conversion of twin water towers. Many of Britain's extraordinary spaces have been converted into showstopping homes. We take a property tour.Published March 2013
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The Secret History of Our Streets
Simon Ford, the man behind hit BBC2 documentary series, The Secret History of Our Streets, tells us what he discovered about living in the capital and the issues Londoners face in today's housing market.Published March 2013
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Ealing council offers £30,000 to renovate empty homes
In order to tackle housing shortages and reduce the number of empty homes in Ealing, the council is offering owners of disused properties handouts to do them up. The homes must then be let for at least five years at an affordable rent.Published March 2013
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Homes gossip
A house that belonged to Daniel Day-Lewis's grandfather is for sale; Myleene Klass's home has finally sold for £700,000 less than the asking price; Tommy Lee Jones is selling his Florida ranch; and Kiss FM DJ Justin Wilkes has built himself a home.Published March 2013
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Hot homes: Muswell Hill
Muswell Hill is a leafy north London hilltop suburb and a firm family-favourite thanks to its good schools and villagey feel. We take a property tour to discover starter flats, homes for second-steppers and spacious family houses.Published March 2013
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Diary of an estate agent
A Fulham estate agent deals with frozen roof terrace doors and juggles multiple offers on popular houses.Published February 2013
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James Caan in basement extension row with neighbours
Dragons' Den multimillionaire James Caan has fallen out with neighbours over plans for a huge basement extension beneath his St John's Wood home, adding three more levels of living space, a flat for domestic staff and an artists' studio and gallery.Published February 2013
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Homes gossip
Two years after putting her relentlessly pink-themed mansion on the market, Christina Aguilera has at last sold her LA home. Meanwhile, a Surrey mansion close to the £2.5 million UK estate owned by Tom Cruise, is for sale.Published February 2013
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Hot homes Wapping: under £300,000
Homebuyers seeking affordable flats within easy reach of the City are discovering historic Wapping. This riverside district is now within a 10-minute commute from Canary Wharf and less than 15 minutes by train from Liverpool Street.Published February 2013
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Diary of an estate agent
A Northfields agent finds a family their dream house after a chance meeting in a pub and closes a big sale on a former nursing home.Published February 2013
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Generation Rent needs protection
A recent report shows that London's renters are being exploited by greedy agents and rogue landlords. The government is being advised that Generation Rent needs protection against sky-high rental hikes and unsafe living conditions.Published February 2013
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Richard Burdett on the future of London housing
Richard Burdett is the LSE's professor of urban studies and was also chief adviser for architecture and urbanism for the London Olympics. He believes that with good planning, the capital will benefit from more residents.Published February 2013
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Homes gossip
X-Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos has just bought a flashy £6 million mansion in Hertfordshire; live next door to Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster in the French Riviera; and The Cult singer Ian Astbury is selling his London flat.Published February 2013
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Hot homes: Clapham Junction
Clapham Junction has 35 trains an hour to Waterloo, making homes nearby increasingly popular with buyers seeking a quick commute to the City. Our property tour finds riverside flats and family homes for sale within a 10-minute walk of the station.Published February 2013
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Diary of an estate agent
A Salisbury agent hunts for homes not yet up for sale and tries to find a house with a garden suitable for a client's roses.Published February 2013
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Local councils help first-time buyers
Gravesham and Camden councils are both stepping in to help first-time buyers by underwriting mortgage deposits, helping young buyers to secure a home loan with a five per cent deposit while also gaining access to lower interest rates.Published February 2013
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Hot homes: romantic retreats
We've uncovered some truly irresistible English beauties, from ivy-and-rose-clad cottages with crackling fires to some gorgeous chocolate-box country thatches.Published February 2013
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Homes gossip
Paul McCartney is tempted to revisit his childhood home in Liverpool; Adele has bought a Notting Hill home for her mum; live next door to Justin Bieber's California home; and the former home of author Leslie Thomas is for sale.Published February 2013
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H&P mobile: property search on the move
Our H&P mobile site makes it even easier to instantly access properties for sale or to rent in London and throughout the UK.Published February 2013
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Diary of an estate agent
Our West Hampstead agent is helping a family emigrate to Canada and postpones his birthday plans for a busy client.Published February 2013
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Mercedes-Benz heir to dig deep at £30 million London home
Mercedes-Benz heir Gert Rudolf Flick has won permission to dig a two-storey basement beneath his £30 million home in South Kensington, angering his equally rich neighbours, including cellist Julian Lloyd Webber.Published February 2013
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Homes gossip
The Beckhams are making themselves at home in west London now they are moving back to London for good; Alicia Keys has lowered the asking price on her New York penthouse and a B*Witched singer is selling her London home.Published February 2013
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Hot homes: at the auctions
The 2013 auctions season begins this week, offering great opportunities to find a bargain, even in popular central London districts. We take a look at what's going under the hammer this month.Published February 2013
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Terry Farrell: on the housing crisis
Leading architect Terry Farrell - whose big projects include the MI6 building in Vauxhall - explains why Britain is cursed by housing myths; where we should build much-needed London homes; and shares his recipe for great housing in London.Published February 2013
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Diary of an estate agent
This week our Kensington agent starts the week by sledging to work and dealing with dogs scaring house viewers.Published January 2013
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Camberwell's £11 million makeover
Southwark council is to spend £11 million on restoring Camberwell to its former Georgian glory with a revamped town centre, a new library and the creation of a Boris bike "superhighway".Published January 2013
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Hot homes: office conversions
The open-plan, flexible nature of office spaces mean they can be transformed into lateral homes for modern living. We take a property tour of some of London's existing office-to-residential conversions.Published January 2013
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Homes gossip
Designer and film director Tom Ford has been decorating his new home in Regent's Park; your chance to buy a home near Amy Childs' new pad and Ethan Hawke's townhouse is on the market.Published January 2013
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Support grows for Thames crossings
Momentum is growing for two new Thames crossings — a proposed road tunnel between Greenwich Peninsula and Silvertown; and a new car ferry crossing between Thamesmead and Beckton — despite opposition from one of Britain’s leading architects.Published January 2013
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Homes gossip
Madonna has dropped the asking price of her Beverly Hills home by more than £3 million; and your chance to buy a flat in The Sir Giles Gilbert Scott Building built by the architect behind Battersea Power Station.Published January 2013
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Hot homes: price reductions
The high street isn't the only place for shoppers to snap up a bargain in the January sales. Homebuyers can make tight budgets stretch further by focusing their property search on London homes with recent price reductions.Published January 2013
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The well-connected home sells faster
Strong mobile phone signal and fast wi-fi connections can really add to a home's buyer appeal.Published January 2013
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Camden rejects council house reforms
Camden council has rebelled against David Cameron's scheme to only offer short-term stays in council homes - and the decision has been backed by Mayor Boris Johnson.Published January 2013
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Homes gossip
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have bought on a family home in Los Angeles; plus here's your chance to rent a wing of the castle featuring in the BBC's new adaptation of Blandings.Published January 2013
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Hot homes: renovation projects
Young Londoners and growing families who sharpen their DIY skills can make a tidy profit by searching for unmodernised homes in need of some TLC. We take a property tour to uncover some of the latest renovation opportunities throughout the capital.Published January 2013
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Diary of an estate agent
A Pimlico and Westminster agent is greeted by a family of 20 who want to grill him before choosing an agent and gives a nerve-wracking speech to his company.Published January 2013
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Miliband mansion gets even bigger
Labour MP David Miliband and his wife have applied for planning permission to extend their five-story late-Victorian home in Primrose Hill - a move that could net them a £65,000 profit.Published January 2013
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Homes gossip
The dream home for Harry Potter fans is on the market as the new owner of Vine & Bell cottage in Fulham can count Daniel Radcliffe as a neighbour. And this year's Celebrity Big Brother house gets a cool Scandinavian look.Published January 2013
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Hot new homes: under £250,000
We take a property tour of the London districts set to benefit from new transport links and regeneration schemes in the year ahead, and find homes for first-time buyers on the fringes of hot areas such as Southwark, Bermondsey and Woolwich.Published January 2013
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Christmas property auctions
Clever home-hunters know that the Christmas season is the ideal time to buy a property at auction, when packed sale rooms thin out, reducing the competition.Published December 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
A Sevenoaks estate agent has a nervous appearance on Homes Under The Hammer and ends up in A&E after visiting a property with an angry dog.Published December 2012
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New train carriages for 2013
From May 2013, more than 100 new carriages will be added to South West Trains services, providing space for an extra 23,000 peak-time commuters.Published December 2012
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Homes gossip
Gordon Ramsay is opening his home to celebrities and cameras on Christmas day; the Ecclestone sisters now own the two most expensive homes in America; and Stacey Solomon lights up her home for Christmas.Published December 2012
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The new London Orbital
The final phase of the London Overground upgrade is finally finished and the opening of the new Orbital rail route will create easier commuting from more areas.Published December 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
A Peckham estate agent deals with organising viewings around sleeping dogs and finding the perfect spot for a recording studio for a famous musician.Published December 2012
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Time to put a stop to 'super-size flats' in London
Developers who want to indulge mega-rich overseas buyers by building super-size apartments are getting a slapped wrist from Mayor Boris Johnson, whose London Plan disapproves of “wasted space”.Published December 2012
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Homes gossip
One Direction star Niall Horan has bought a new home; Robbie Williams is looking for a London home after putting his American pad on the market; and Frank Lampard could be adding to his property collection.Published December 2012
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Hot homes: Cotswolds
The Cotswolds has long been tempting London homebuyers with its easy commute to the capital. We take a property tour to discover charming stone cottages, vast family homes and good-value village boltholes.Published December 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
A Kensington agent has an unfortunate encounter with a pigeon and scales a rooftop in true James Bond style.Published November 2012
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A £50 million Highgate home makeover
Buckingham Palace aside, Witanhurst House in Highgate is London's biggest private home and it is currently undergoing a £50 million renovation which will feature gold ceilings and extravagant murals.Published November 2012
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Homes gossip
David and Victoria Beckham have been hunting for a new London home; Brad Pitt has made his debut as a furniture maker; and Spider-Man stars Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone have just splashed out on a new LA home.Published November 2012
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Hot homes: London Overground line extension
The final stage of the London Overground line extension will soon be completed with an exciting new spur added from Surrey Quays to Clapham Junction. We take a property tour along the new route, taking in Queen’s Road, Peckham Rye and Denmark Hill.Published November 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
An Islington agent reports an encounter with a shocked homeowner appearing from the shower in the middle of a house viewing; and happily finds that sales offers are sometimes like buses and they all come along at once.Published November 2012
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Post-Olympics rental glut sees rates fall
Desperate landlords who thought the Olympics would bring them pots of gold have been left with properties they can’t let — despite deep rental-rate cuts in some of London’s key postcodes.Published November 2012
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Homes gossip
Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift have their eyes set on London homes; James Franco has bought a new LA pad; and the former home of Winnie the Pooh creator AA Milne is up for sale.Published November 2012
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Hot homes: Vauxhall
Vauxhall is being boosted by the exciting regeneration of neighbouring Nine Elms. We get ahead of the action and take a property tour to find waterside apartments and period conversions for all budgets.Published November 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
A Notting Hill agent gets over their busiest month in over a year, gets blinded by a sunny all-white apartment and deals with a buyer who discovers a pair of Jimmy Choos in her new house.Published November 2012
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Slimline 10ft Marylebone house
At only 10ft wide, proposals for a Marylebone slimline house will never be a dream home for anyone who suffers from claustrophobia. But it could go some way to assisting with London’s housing shortage.Published November 2012
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Hot homes: bachelor pads
We take a tour of London's most impressive penthouses and bachelor pads for sale, from smart James Bond-style riverside roosts conveniently next door to MI6, to the latest hi-tech, touchpad apartments across the city.Published November 2012
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Homes gossip
Adele is said to splurged millions for a new house in Notting Hill and the loft apartment where Stephen Fry and Guy Ritchie have filmed is up for sale.Published November 2012
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Council house auctions
London's councils own thousands of high value street properties and now, in a bid to fund the construction of new, cheaper homes, many are heading to the auction rooms.Published November 2012
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Sean Mulryan: property tycoon
Sean Mulryan was born into a farming family and rural poverty in western Ireland. He's one of Ireland's richest men after buying his first plot of land at 19 - and now owns a land bank large enough to accommodate 20,000 homes.Published November 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
A Canterbury agent juggles a chain of nine houses, while his colleague unwittingly locks a family of potential buyers inside a barn.Published November 2012
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House price rises not limited to central London
Rises in house prices are not just limited to central London. New figures released show that more than a third of the capital's boroughs saw rises more than twice the level of inflation this year.Published November 2012
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Homes gossip
Liz Hurley and Shane Warne splash out an estimated £6 million on Donnington Hall and Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine buys a lavish Beverly Hills estate.Published November 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
This week a central London agent parties at Christie's, enjoys goody bags from property launches and views extravagant homes decorated with original Lowry's.Published November 2012
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Angry residents tell Tesco to 'bog off'
More than 1,000 people have joined a campaign to block the “Tesco-isation” of their local pub — which they claim will destroy the village atmosphere of North Kensington.Published October 2012
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Homes gossip
Britney Spears splashes out £5.3 million on a Los Angeles mansion - but continues to live in a hotel; while former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt is searching for Britain's best movers and shakers in Regent Street.Published October 2012
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Hot homes: Munster Village
“Munster Village” in Fulham has tree-lined streets and charming clusters of local shops, boutiques and restaurants. We take a property tour to discover neat terrace houses and spacious homes offering modern family living in the city.Published October 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
This week, a Southfields agent views a cottage once visited by King George V for tea and is searching for the perfect home for soon-to-be parents.Published October 2012
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Property conman jailed
An audacious conman who posed as the owner of a Berkshire house while managing to sell it on to a property developer has been jailed.Published October 2012
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Hot homes: mews houses
Hidden from busy roads and tucked away behind London’s grand squares are some of the capital’s most charming homes — mews houses.Published October 2012
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Homes gossip
An apartment next door to Rod Stewart's Epping Forest home is for sale; Matt Damon has splashed out nearly £10 million on a home in LA; and you can gain the title Baron by buying The Barony of Tulloch.Published October 2012
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Auction opportunities
The relaxation in planning laws means it's easier to convert a commercial property into a home - and auctions frequently offer buying opportunities at lower prices.Published October 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
This week, a Holland Park agent returns from holiday to a week full of viewings, presents from famous singers and visits to rainy building sites.Published October 2012
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Blackfriars skyscraper will have no affordable homes
New plans to build One Blackfriars, a 50-storey tower on London's South Bank with 274 apartments, have been approved by Southwark council. But controversially, planners have waived the requirement for on-site affordable housing.Published October 2012
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Homes gossip
Duffy's former barn conversion is back on the rental market; and a penthouse at Chelsea Harbour, where Robbie Williams and Sir Michael Caine both have homes, is up for sale.Published October 2012
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Hot homes: Dalston
Dalston is rapidly becoming a homes hotspot. We take a property tour of Dalston and discover new-build flats and period homes to suit buyers on all budgets.Published October 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
This week, a Mayfair agent tracks down a private shopper at Harrods, heads off on a work trip to Dubai and discusses the merits of Test cricket with a group of priests.Published October 2012
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London's worst commuter lines
London's worst commuter train lines have been revealed after the number of customer complaints were counted - with East Coast Trains subject to the most criticism.Published October 2012
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Homes gossip
Stella McCartney's former Notting Hill home is under offer, while Emily Blunt and her actor husband have moved into an eco-friendly estate in California.Published October 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
This week a Finchley estate agent deals with children at work and gift-wrapped mortgage brokers.Published October 2012
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Millionaire debt collector digs deep
A millionaire debt collector is planning to build one of London's most extravagant and deepest private basement extensions in South Kensington - much to the horror of his wealthy neighbours.Published October 2012
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Hot homes: in the City
The Square Mile — one of the world’s leading business districts — is quickly becoming a hot residential address. We take a property tour within the City’s ancient boundaries to discover walk-to-work designer homes and handy pieds-à-terre.Published October 2012
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Homes gossip
X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger is keen to lay down roots in Regent's Park, while Kim and Kourtney Kardashian have their hearts set on a stunning six-bedroom Miami mansion.Published October 2012
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Diary of an estate agent: town and country
Specialising in unique properties such as warehouse lofts and school conversions, our agent flits between town and country homes and shows a 5,000sq ft converted ceramics factory to a rock god idol.Published September 2012
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Central London only fit for billionaires
London’s luxury housing market is set to go into overdrive over the next four years, with 3,800 super-homes - equalling the size of the Olympic Park - likely to be built in 2016 alone.Published September 2012
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Homes gossip
Reese Witherspoon is selling her Californian home for £6.1 million. This is rumoured to be where Robert Pattinson stayed while avoiding the paparazzi during his relationship issues with Kristen Stewart.Published September 2012
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Hot homes: fabulous kitchens
The kitchen can be a deal breaker for busy home buyers. Its size, layout, design and access to light are all key. Join our property tour to find the top kitchens on offer, from sleek and modern to country style.Published September 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
This week, our negotiator in South Kensington contends with puppy love, parakeets and an embarrassing pregnant pause.Published September 2012
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House awards go underground
This year sees one of the oddest shortlists ever for the Manser Medal (awarded as part of the Stirling Prize awards), for the design of a house. Of the five contenders, unusually, not one is in London, four are partly buried. Which says a lot about the ingenuity architects are using to deal with planning restrictions.Published September 2012
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Homes gossip
Kristen Stewart buys a £2.98 million Malibu retreat; and Boughton House in Northamptonshire is in the spotlight following a glamorous appearance on The X Factor with Gary Barlow and Cheryl Cole.Published September 2012
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10 hot homes: Crossrail
We take a property tour along the new Crossrail route, due to open in 2018, starting from Southall in the west, heading through the city towards Woolwich in the east, and find homes to suit earlybird buyers on a budget.Published September 2012
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Homes near London's 'free schools'
Homes near London's newest schools, in areas such as Hammersmith, Battersea, Clapham and Wapping, are set for a five per cent price hike.Published September 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
Hard hats and high heels - it's speed dating for our Chelsea estate agents.Published September 2012
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Flooding no threat to homes that float
An experiment with floating homes conducted in the Netherlands could prove valuable to British developers looking for more building land — even in flood-prone areas.Published September 2012
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Homes gossip
Someone should alert Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and partner Gwyneth Paltrow that an extravagant Devon mansion they once narrowly missed out on is back on the market at a bargain price.Published September 2012
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Hot homes: south-east London
We take a property tour south of the river to find good-value homes in Camberwell, riverside Bermondsey and Rotherhithe, arty Deptford and New Cross, historic Greenwich and leafy Sydenham and Dulwich.Published September 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
This week our Battersea negotiator has to contend with a tricky lock-in, a dirty dog and a pair of tipsy squatters.Published September 2012
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£6 billion to make our journeys longer
South London commuters are bracing themselves for longer journeys and house-price devaluations if plans to axe a central London rail link go ahead.Published September 2012
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Homes gossip
Newly wed Katie Melua and World Superbike champion James Toseland choose her Holland Park pad as their marital home and Robert Pattinson puts his £3.9 million Los Angeles home on the market.Published September 2012
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Hot homes: by the Thames
Many homebuyers are gravitating towards the Thames as an alternative to moving out to the countryside. We take a property tour downstream to find wow-factor pieds-à-terre and spacious penthouses, all close to the central London action.Published August 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
This week, one of the new recruits gets lost in Green Park, but at least he was wearing a luggage tag.Published August 2012
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Homes gossip
British actress Kate Winslet is renting out her New York apartment for £18,900 a month. The opulent pad is in a loft building which has attracted residents such as Bjork and Alan Cumming.Published August 2012
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Slow council planners must 'move and improve'
Thierry Henry's ambitious plans for a modern mansion got swift approval from Camden council, but record numbers of Londoners wanting to upgrade their homes are being thwarted by slow council planners.Published August 2012
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Hot homes: warehouses
Take a look inside some of London’s most iconic warehouse conversions as we take a property tour east along the river, from Shad Thames and Wapping to Woolwich.Published August 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
Our agent in Wimbledon reports on tennis stars partying and a landlord who benefits from a good wash.Published August 2012
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Yes, it’s lovely – but we’d prefer new
Home buyers are prepared to pay a premium of nearly 30 per cent — or an average of £134,275 — for a new flat in London.Published August 2012
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Homes gossip
Country-pop superstar Taylor Swift has not only nabbed a Kennedy as a boyfriend, she’s moving in next door. The 21-year-old has paid £3.1 million for a beachside home in the “Kennedy compound” at Cape Cod.Published August 2012
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Coastal homes: Cornwall
We take a property tour of Cornwall's "top five" property hotspots, from the foodie mecca of Padstow, to the sought-after villages of Wadebridge, Port Isaac, St Agnes and Fowey.Published August 2012
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Is it always good to share? Pedestrianisation of our streets
The trend is to turn our roads into plazas for the pleasure of shoppers and drivers.Published August 2012
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Diary of an estate agent: Stoke Newington
A Stoke Newington agent encounters the home of Black Beauty - and encounters some particularly charming local residents hopping about like they own the place.Published August 2012
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London is the nation’s top ‘squat spot’
London has seen a dramatic rise in squatting. Film director Guy Ritchie’s £6 million Georgian home in Fitzroy Square was among the homes where possession orders were granted. Squatters had occupied the property and turned it into a “free school” with daily events open to the public.Published August 2012
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Homes gossip
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has splashed out $2.5 million (£1.6 million) on a hip New York City apartment. The Beady Eye singer and wife Nicole Appleton will have access to amazing facilities, including a top spa and sumptuous restaurants.Published August 2012
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Hot homes by the sea
East Sussex is close enough for Londoners to make a quick weekend escape or to be lured into living by the sea. We find coastal flats among the buzz of Brighton and beachfront homes in Saltdean, Bexhill and Eastbourne.Published August 2012
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The accidental landlord
The accidental landlord digs in her heels when an overzealous agent demands to let her SW9 flat and he won't take no for an answer.Published August 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
A Knightsbridge estate agent takes on a £15 million townhouse that was "lost" by the owner in the Seventies - along with the resident butler who hasn't worked for 40 years.Published August 2012
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Rail service tasked with improving commuter journeys
Up to one in five rush-hour trains arrives in the capital jam-packed, often with more passengers than it was designed to carry — and one in 10 of all trains is late, a new report reveals.Published August 2012
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Homes gossip
Hollywood couple Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham have knocked more than £2 million off the asking price for their astonishingly glamorous Beverly Hills mansion. Plus, a Kent apartment, with royal and literary connections, is for sale.Published August 2012
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Hot homes under £250,000: Stratford
For first-time buyers and young professionals, Stratford is just the place to get off the property starting blocks. We take a tour and find good-value apartments and new homes to suit buyers on a budget.Published August 2012
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Student lets with investment appeal
Buy a property and let to students - it's a financial no-brainer. We find out where to invest in central London to make the most of this growing rental market.Published August 2012
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The accidental landlord
The accidental landlord says you'll never regret time spent ensuring the right tenants are paired off with the right property.Published August 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
It's easy for this resourceful London estate agent to find a home for an equestrian team. But finding a way to move a grand piano up a narrow staircase is a slightly bigger challenge.Published August 2012
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How to find the best schools
A new study reveals the boroughs where all schools within the area are classed as strong. We can reveal the leading districts, based on their average Ofsted scores - and they're in a mixture of expensive and affordable postcode areas.Published August 2012
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Homes gossip
A Hollywood home with cool city views that has belonged to a string of A-list stars is for sale. Past owners of the £1.5m “Normandy-style” residence include Kylie Minogue and Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics.Published July 2012
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Hot homes: Victoria Park
Thousands of spectators are soaking up the London 2012 sporting action by watching big screens at Victoria Park. We take a property tour around the northern edge of this popular park, taking in Hackney Wick and Victoria Park village.Published July 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
A celebrity chef cooks lunch for this London estate agent - with a surprise served for dessert.Published July 2012
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Property focus: Kingston
If you have a penchant for messing about on the river, or just like to sit by the water as swans glide by majestically, then Kingston upon Thames might be the neighbourhood for you.Published July 2012
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London's growing population
London is growing by a new borough every three years, with the population reaching nine million within the next decade. London planners are being forced to think radically to address our growing housing, energy and transport needs.Published July 2012
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Ex-council flats are right to a goldmine
More than 3,600 former council flats in Westminster, bought under the Right to Buy scheme, are now in the hands of private landlords - transforming many council estates into buy-to-let goldmines.Published July 2012
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Homes gossip
As the Games kick off all eyes are on the Olympic Village, hosting the likes of Zara Phillips, Usain Bolt, and Victoria Pendleton. But the living arrangements will surely come as a culture shock to some of the celebrity athletes.Published July 2012
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Hot homes: Royal Docks
The Royal Docks is hosting seven Olympics events, from boxing to table tennis, with many spectators arriving in E16 via it’s latest transport link — a 300ft-high cable car from Greenwich Peninsula. We take a property tour of this exciting dockside district.Published July 2012
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A brilliant week in a cut-throat property market
Our agent in Kensington may have a shaving injury but still manages to enjoy a busy week.Published July 2012
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Homes gossip
Look out north London, hot pop property could be moving in. After Harry Styles was spotted house-hunting in Primrose Hill and St John’s Wood, his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne was seen looking for a love nest to share with his dancer girlfriend.Published July 2012
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Greedy landlords disappointed by Olympic rentals
Greedy landlords who ejected tenants in order to gather up fat rents from Olympic visitors are being left bitterly disappointed as only a tiny proportion of homes offered for rent have been taken.Published July 2012
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Hot homes near the Olympic Park
The light the Olympic torch will throw on the East End will shine long after the 2012 Games are over. We take a property tour, from Stratford town centre to the reinvigorated Bow Back Rivers.Published July 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
A St John's Wood estate agent discovers it's not what you know, but who you know in this sought-after London neighbourhood.Published July 2012
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Turning London’s water into gold
Thousands of new waterside homes will be built beside London’s “massively underused” canals during the next decade.Published July 2012
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Homes gossip
Leading lady Angelina Jolie is filming Disney’s remake of the Sleeping Beauty fairytale, Maleficent, at Bulstrode Park, Bucks. We've found the perfect home across from the park to catch a sneak preview.Published July 2012
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The answer to land shortage - yacht houses
One of the quirkier solutions to Britain's housing shortage is to encourage more of us to live on our waterways. We find out where the top 10 places in London are to moor a floating home.Published July 2012
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Hot homes near The Shard
There's nothing like a posh block to raise the bar and give an area a spot of kudos. We take a property tour of the neighbourhood surrounding The Shard in SE1 - from London Bridge to Bermondsey.Published July 2012
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London's new 'work hubs'
The growing number of 'work hubs' springing up across the capital could be the solution for stay-at-home workers who want to miss Olympics road chaos — but not the workplace buzz.Published July 2012
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Building up to an Olympian rental disaster
Our accidental landlord finds out the hard – and noisy – way that neighbours’ plans can affect a short-let opportunity.Published July 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
Our agent in Fulham has a buyer who finds an alarming way to get to know the neighbours.Published July 2012
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The race is on for an Olympics home
Londoners who want to live in the Olympic Village after the Games will have to get a move on: nearly 3,000 people have already joined a list seeking one of 1,379 affordably-priced flats.Published July 2012
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Homes gossip
As well a owning a smart north London townhouse, A-list actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her music superstar husband Chris Martin have just invested in a £6.7 million, six-bedroom ranch in LA.Published July 2012
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Six hot homes in Wimbledon
While SW19’s tennis action may focus on the summer season, the neighbourhood is a perennially popular location to live. We’ve found six of the best properties for sale in Wimbledon.Published July 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
A lettings agent in St John's Wood is gobsmacked by the mysterious fate of a (bird) brained pigeon and sits down to an impromptu three-course family meal at an evening house valuation.Published June 2012
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Abramovich still has dreams for Battersea
Developer SP Setia, who outbid Roman Abramovich to buy Batterea Power Station, will press ahead with plans for 3,700 new homes while Abramovich still has bold plans to design a spectacular 60,000-seat stadium for the riverside site.Published June 2012
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Homes gossip
Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis are going their separate ways after 14 years and two children. Vanessa has her eye on a seven-bedroom pad for £5 million in Beverly Hills and Johnny has reportedly been looking in Tennessee for his new base.Published June 2012
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Property insider: Southfields
With play at the All England Club under way, thousands of tennis fans will pass through Southfields Tube station on their way to watch the courtside action. Our local estate agent takes us on a property tour of this charming villagey enclave.Published June 2012
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Insider knowledge: Borough
With a famous food market, one of the world’s greatest modern art galleries, plus a thriving riverside location that mixes tourist attractions, dramatic new architecture and atmospheric Dickensian backstreets, Borough can lay claim to being one of the city’s most exciting locations.Published June 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
One London estate agent has stars in his eyes after showing homes to A-listers, ageing rock stars and premiership footballers.Published June 2012
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Five-year wait for Greenwich council homes
Greenwich council is planning a radical change to its housing policy - banning people from joining its housing list until they have lived in the borough for at least five years.Published June 2012
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Homes gossip
Sandra Bullock has put her Texas bungalow on the market. This is the property where she hid following her split from unfaithful husband Jesse James in 2010, so the sale marks a fresh start for the Hollywood star.Published June 2012
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Take a property tour: Ascot
Ascot is firmly in the spotlight this week as its world-famous racecourse welcomes the Queen and her family as the Diamond Jubilee celebrations continue. We take a property tour of this small Berkshire town with a big profile.Published June 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
This week, a lettings agent in Crouch End encounters a tenant who insists on an in-depth conversation about the property market while he hoovers in his Y-fronts.Published June 2012
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It's all change at Waterloo
Waterloo is undergoing its biggest facelift in almost a century with 1,000 new homes planned in the area.Published June 2012
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Homes gossip
A-listers Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have taken a break from the red carpet to decorate their £1.47 million new home in Bedford, New York.Published June 2012
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Property insider: Greenwich
As spectators from around the world descend upon SE10 for this summer's Olympics, the area's elegant Georgian and Victorian homes will also be on display, along with the growing number of new-build apartments and riverside flats. We take a property tour.Published June 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
A country house agent is asked to value one celebrity's home "in disguise", while a famous musician turns on the charm and gives him the full tour.Published June 2012
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Westminster offers council tenants maximum discount
The maximum discount of £75,000 is being offered to Westminster council tenants locked out of home ownership because of the area’s high property prices. The council is taking advantage of new relaxed rules on Right to Buy discounts.Published June 2012
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Homes gossip
After filming her final Doctor Who scenes as Amy Pond, actress Karen Gillan has become a bit of a nomad. The Scottish star has moved out of her base in Cardiff and is yet to find a new home. She plans to hunt for a more permanent London pad.Published June 2012
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Viewing a pretty garden flat can take your breath away – literally
Our agent in Battersea has an allergic reaction to freesias.Published May 2012
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London's latest super-home
An Edwardian mansion overlooking St James’s Park is set to become the most expensive house in London — after Buckingham Palace. The seven-storey building is expected to be worth £120 million when work is complete.Published May 2012
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Homes gossip
Fancy moving into Leonardo DiCaprio’s home? Dreams can come true. The A-list actor is letting out his magnificent Malibu estate.Published May 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
A Pangbourne estate agent finds the balancing act of the exchange process pays off if he can duck the crossfire.Published May 2012
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Homes that slash your heating bills by 90 per cent
The UK’s first “greenhauses” - highly efficient German-designed homes said to slash utility bills by 90 per cent, have been unveiled in west London.Published May 2012
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Homes gossip
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are said to be renting a £20 million mansion on the Wentworth Estate in Surrey. Does this mean the newly-engaged couple plan to spend more time in the capital?Published May 2012
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Property insider: Islington
Well-connected Islington is a hotspot for City workers and young professionals who are seeking more space than a Square Mile crash pad without a long commute. We take a property tour of N1 and its surrounding neighbourhoods.Published May 2012
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New Homes Awards 2012: the winners
From classy commuter mansions to city-centre apartments at NEO Bankside and first-time buys to penthouses, this year’s best new homes were awarded for innovative design, eco living and impressive architecture.Published May 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
This week's agent gets the silent treatment while being shown round a minimalist loft apartment in Camden by… a mime artist.Published May 2012
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London’s epidemic of discounting
A combination of greedy sellers, nervous buyers and unscrupulous estate agents who promise sky-high prices in order to tempt clients, is being blamed for an epidemic of discounting in the London property market, where a third of all homes for sale have had their original asking price slashed.Published May 2012
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Homes gossip
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell have reduced the price of their magnificent Malibu beach house; and electro-pop pioneer Gary Numan has put his "all pink" cottage, which enjoys acres of woodland in east Sussex, on the market.Published May 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
Assess the value of a lick of paint and avoid the drama of those rusty nails. Our agent in Notting Hill tells the tales of his week.Published May 2012
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What will Ivan Massow do with himself now?
He was famously forced to step down as chair of the Institute of Contemporary Art after describing conceptual art as “craftless tat” but now Ivan Massow is facing stern criticism of his own artistic endeavors. His plan to add a glass extension to the roof of his Hoxton home has been thrown out by Hackney council and damned by a planning inspector as “overbearing”.Published May 2012
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Homes gossip
The LA mansion where John F Kennedy is said to have wooed Marilyn Monroe is on the market. Recently used for location filming of hit TV series Mad Men, the house has a remarkable past, with Frank Sinatra just one of the previous A-list tenants.Published May 2012
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Property insider: Paddington
Paddington is one of the fastest growing residential hotspots in the capital. With a new Crossrail station on the way and the West End within strolling distance, this well-connected suburb is attracting homebuyers from across the globe.Published May 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
A London estate agent is pleasantly surprised to discover a "secret city garden" in the middle of Knightsbridge.Published May 2012
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Now the Thames will be heating apartment blocks
The 136 flats at NHP’s £70 million Kingston Heights scheme will be the first homes in the UK to harness the latent warmth of river water.Published May 2012
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Homes gossip
World famous pop diva Rihanna hunts for townhouses with tight security in Kensington and Earls Court, while Sylvester Stallone makes zero profit on his Californian mansion.Published May 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
Serendipity strikes for our Sloane Street agent who swiftly finds another home for her tenants whose property has just been gutted by fire.Published April 2012
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Zaha Hadid wins Jane Drew prize
Olympics architect Zaha Hadid is the first winner of the Jane Drew prize for architecture, awarded at the inaugural AJ Women in Architecture AwardsPublished April 2012
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Homes gossip
Chart-topping pop star Justin Timberlake has created his own homeware accessories range, while Lily Allen calls in a professional de-clutterer to keep her home life under control.Published April 2012
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Property insider: Bermondsey
This pocket of SE1 was once the exclusive home of young creatives and designers, but generous warehouse conversions and modern new-build apartments offer plenty of space in a well-connected postcode. We get the property lowdown.Published April 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
A Kennington agent discovers a warehouse conversion of epic proportions and a party-perfect roof terrace - just in time for summer.Published April 2012
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New rail links for Peckham Rye
From December, Peckham Rye will be a key beneficiary of the second phase of the East London Line extension, which will link Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction.Published April 2012
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Homes gossip
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are set to move into their Los Angeles love nest. The 43-year-old actress and her new beau have spent weeks putting the finishing touches to the four-bedroom property, which comes with its own vineyard.Published April 2012
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Property insider: Balham
The south London neighbourhood of Balham has arrived. Good-value homes and swift transport links to the City and the West End have resulted in an increasing number of homebuyers seeking out this well-connected area.Published April 2012
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Diary of an estate agent: Islington
An Islington agent discovers a bedroom mural by the world-famous street artist MODE2 - and is tempted to commission him for painting of a different kind.Published April 2012
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Trouble on ‘Stellar Street’ for Kate Moss and co
No sooner has the supermodel Kate Moss moved into her new London home than plans are unveiled — to the horror of her neighbours — to build a five-storey block of flats on the exclusive street.Published April 2012
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Homes gossip
Actor Ashton Kutcher moves on a deal that singer Justin Bieber might share. Plus Stephen Moyer, Lauren Maddox and Lord Nelson’s love nest.Published April 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
In north London, a secretive pop star arrives to discreetly view a property with a convoy of six black Range Rovers and hordes of assistants.Published April 2012
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You’d be surprised where £1,000 only buys a square foot in London
The areas of London where a new-build home costs a minimum of £1,000 a square foot have spread dramatically over the past decade. In 2005 only the “big three” addresses — Knightsbridge, Mayfair and Belgravia — could command the square foot premium, now new homes in Liverpool Street, Primrose Hill, Holland Park and Pimlico have joined the premier zone. And the spread continues.Published April 2012
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Homes gossip
Two years after putting their Belgravia home on the market for £36 million, Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi have exchanged contracts - with property entrepreneurs, the Candy brothers. The new owners of the lavish Eaton Square home paid £25 million.Published April 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
One Kensington estate agent has quite a royal week when the Queen passes by and the the newest and most glamorous addition to The Firm joins her in the coffee queue.Published March 2012
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Planning boom for "sardine flats" in London
London leaseholders are being forced to live with months of disruption as their landlords try to squeeze a profit out of unused areas in their blocks - such as roof spaces and storage rooms - by turning them into flats to rent out.Published March 2012
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Homes gossip
Grammy award-winning Alicia Keys gives up Manhattan for Egypt and Dragon's Den's Deborah Meaden rethinks her property empire.Published March 2012
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Property insider: Wandsworth
Sitting on the southern banks of the Thames and with access to acres of green open space, Wandsworth has good-value homes within a short commute from central London and the City. We get the property lowdown.Published March 2012
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London's spring auctions
There's a tantalising mix of homes going under the hammer in the first property auctions of the spring, from handsome ex-council houses in prime London postcodes to charming Victorian homes and Georgian houses.Published March 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
An estate agent in Kew is grateful to a charming baby for sealing the deal and discovers that one of her tenants is a film star.Published March 2012
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Act quickly – or be a loser in the property games
London’s property market will be paralysed this summer as the nation turns its attentions the Queen’s Jubilee and the Olympic Games. Buyers and sellers are urged by the property experts to act now or wait until the autumn.Published March 2012
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Property insider: Shoreditch
Shoreditch homes enjoy a historic setting - Georgian cottages and Victorian houses sit alongside industrial-chic flats and new-build homes. With the City in walking distance and easy access to Canary Wharf, this area is one of the capital’s residential hotspots.Published March 2012
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Homes gossip
Kate Moss has moved into her north London home. New additions include a ballet studio and private gym. And the rumour is that Kate and her husband Jamie Hince are trying for a baby so a nursery could be a future improvement.Published March 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
This week, a busy lettings agent is asked to purify London's air, scare away some spiders and evict a group of mice - and that's before she has to deal with the noise levels of her tenants' "nocturnal activities".Published March 2012
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Rental rates in London hotspots leap by a third
The cost of renting a home in popular parts of London has rocketed by nearly a third in a year. The biggest hikes have been in south London’s Battersea and Clapham. Average rents have grown there by 28.8 per cent over 12 months.Published March 2012
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Homes gossip
Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan has made a sharp profit by selling his Malibu beach house, while Richard Branson's latest exotic property purchase is a lush Balinese estate with hideaway huts and a yoga pavilion.Published March 2012
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Property insider: Highgate
Handy transport links, good schools and plenty of surrounding parkland make this north London suburb a popular choice for families as well as young professionals.Published March 2012
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord discovers that a screwdriver - rather than lip gloss - is a handbag essential in order to fix major plumbing problems.Published March 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
A meeting with a Buddhist guru at the start of the week results in plenty of new business and a Zen state of mind.Published March 2012
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New homes at Greenwich Millennium Village
There are signs of life at the failed Greenwich Millennium Village project, with a fresh £745 million plan for 1,800 homes on the former gasworks land, which sits next to the O2 arena.Published March 2012
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Homes gossip
Axed American X Factor judge Paula Abdul has put her LA home on the market for £1.2 million while Thierry Henry is reportedly installing a 40ft aquarium that will stretch the full height of his modern four-storey house in Hampstead.Published March 2012
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Property insider: Barnes
Londoners hankering after all the charms of country life without a long commute need only cross Hammersmith Bridge and into the heart of Barnes - an idyllic "London village" with large family homes and excellent schools.Published March 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
This week, a St Albans agent multitasks with a mass mailout while keeping in close contact with nervous vendors.Published February 2012
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West London residents reject Crossrail convoy
Crossrail has been forced into a U-turn over plans to run a convoy of 30-tonne trucks through a route via Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, Westbourne Grove and Holland Park for six days a week for the next 18 months.Published February 2012
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Homes gossip
With so many gongs to showcase (Grammys, Brits, you name it) Adele will need a big display cabinet in her new 10-bedroom Sussex mansion. And Academy Award-winning actor Jean Dujardin is moving on from his elegant 13-bedroom retreat in France.Published February 2012
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Short-leasehold homes
Buyers desperate for a central London address are searching for short-leasehold homes, and those willing to take the risks can benefit. Here's our easy-to-follow guide on how to extend a short lease.Published February 2012
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Property insider: Acton
Acton is one of the capital's seriously well-connected areas, with its seven train stations - four on the Tube network - and a new Crossrail hub on the way. This west London suburb is one to watch.Published February 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
Our agent in Knightsbridge and Chelsea receives offers from overseas on houses not being marketed yet and David Beckham is just one of the A-list stars she sees this week.Published February 2012
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UK's first ark house
Britain’s first amphibious house, with normal foundations and yet capable of floating on rising floodwaters, is to be built beside the Thames.Published February 2012
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Homes gossip
Madonna's Georgian townhouse is a stone’s throw away from her Hyde Park gig in July. And fans (with big budgets) can snap up the chance to be her new neighbour this summer.Published February 2012
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You be the judge: 2012 New Homes Awards
We are looking for 20 reader judges who will choose the winners of the 2012 London Evening Standard New Homes Awards.Published February 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
This week, a Notting Hill lettings agent finds that fat-cat students are easy to please - but the snapper won't do stairs.Published February 2012
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Record numbers join the ‘don’t move, improve’ brigade
More Londoners than ever upgraded their homes last year, proof that the sticky property market is fuelling a “don’t move, improve” revolution across the capital.Published February 2012
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Homes gossip
Could Scarlett Johansson be the latest A-lister to buy a London property? And Lindsay Lohan moves out of her rented Venice Beach pad in LA.Published February 2012
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Property insider: Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf offers high-rise homes, smart dockside bars and restaurants and handy transport links - including river taxis - to central London. We get a tour of E14's towering homes and hidden property gems.Published February 2012
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Diary of an estate agent: Notting Hill
This week, a Notting Hill agent looks for an answer as to why the basement of a large home in W11 is half filled in with concrete.Published February 2012
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Fast Midlands trains see commuter numbers treble
Dramatic cuts in journey times following line upgrades for trains to London from Birmingham and Solihull have seen commuter numbers rise by nearly 300 per cent.Published February 2012
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Homes gossip
Actress Selma Blair has put her LA home on the market. Its outdoor patio area has been a great space for the Cruel Intentions star to entertain friends, who include Hollywood neighbour Victoria Beckham.Published February 2012
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Property insider: Westminster
Westminster has many prized homes that command premium prices, but as there is still value available in this central London location, a growing number of home buyers are discovering SW1 and its superb transport links.Published February 2012
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord spots a nice investment opportunity while stuck in Switzerland with a soaked BlackBerry.Published February 2012
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Diary of an estate agent: Chelsea
Our Chelsea agent finds a home for a breakfast TV host, and reveals a fear of lifts - which for an estate agent is equivalent to a pilot who is scared of flying.Published February 2012
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Greenwich gets an Olympic-size beach
Greenwich Beach, set to be the longest artificial city beach in Europe, will open in May with an Olympic-size volleyball court and plans for a restaurant and live events stage catering for crowds of up to 5,000.Published February 2012
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Homes gossip: Amanda Holden, Mel B, Amy Guy
Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden can recover in her new £860,000 Cotswolds Home; former Spice Girl Mel B has put her LA home on the market for £2.2million; and gorgeous blonde model Amy Guy has her own design business.Published January 2012
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Property insider: Kingston upon Thames
There is something of a buy-to-let boom quietly rumbling away in Kingston upon Thames, the family favourite south-west London suburb. We get the property lowdown.Published January 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
This week our Wapping agent manages to please an unlikely trio of property hunters, including a student, a pop star and an overseas investment banker.Published January 2012
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One-third of London’s £783billion-worth of homes are rented
The collective value of all 3.36 million homes in London has risen to a record £783 billion. Figures released today show the capital’s housing stock has increased in value by 20 per cent in five years — a bigger jump than any other UK region. The show-stopping headline figure, which covers all 33 boroughs, reveals how privately rented homes now account for almost a third of the value of the capital’s stock — 10 years ago it was less than a fifth.Published January 2012
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Homes gossip
British actor Paul Bettany and his glamorous Hollywood wife, Jennifer Connelly, have put their New York penthouse on the market. The three-bedroom Tribeca pad has a 1,380sq ft private outdoor roof space with sought-after views of the city.Published January 2012
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The strange tale of the phantom buyers
Estate agents are used to harmless voyeurs but a new breed of fake buyer is stringing them along for months, reports Homes & Property.Published January 2012
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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.Published January 2012
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Diary of an estate agent: Chelsea
Our Chelsea agent discovers that leaping an iron fence is easier to get away with in a suit and tie.Published January 2012
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Stamp duty deadline and decision day for solar tax draw near
First-time buyers keen to save thousands of pounds need to get their skates on to benefit from the stamp duty holiday, which ends on March 24, while homeowners who want to cut fuel bills and go green with solar panels face an anxious wait for an Appeal Court ruling.Published January 2012
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Homes gossip
Simon Cowell’s pop protégés One Direction are renting the lavish penthouse at Ashley Cole's former north London apartment building. Band members Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson are so taken with the plush pad that they may buy it.Published January 2012
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Property insider: St Margarets
St Margarets is a south-west London district that tempts homebuyers seeking larger family houses, with homes in the coveted Trust Grounds enjoying exclusive access to acres of hidden communal gardens. We get the property lowdown.Published January 2012
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London named world's greatest city
Britain's capital has been crowned as the world's top metropolis of 2012 by an international panel of judges who have praised London's world-class architecture, shopping, restaurants, design galleries and thriving art scene.Published January 2012
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Our exclusive tour of the Queen's jubilee barge
This June, the Queen and her royal party will be carried along the Thames on a magnificent £8 million luxury barge for what is set to be the greatest river pageant in history. H&P goes on board for an exclusive tour.Published January 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
This week, our Canary Wharf agent is busy with the trophy-home hunters looking to spend their bonuses.Published January 2012
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Olympic Park homes lack good design
Three of the four key Olympic boroughs are objecting to proposals to build 8,000 new homes in the Olympic park after the Games.Published January 2012
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Homes gossip
Fancy living near Graham Norton and Helen Mirren? Now's your chance: £2.95 million is the price for a four-storey Regency townhouse in celebrity-centric Wapping. Plus: new year, new man and maybe even a new house for Lady Gaga?Published January 2012
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Property insider: North Kensington
North Kensington has long been one of west London’s most unassuming neighbourhoods, but recent regeneration is transforming this vibrant area into a popular quarter for young homebuyers and families alike.Published January 2012
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Diary of an estate agent
Our lettings agent in Chelsea is "lifting the lid on the not so glamorous side of my job".Published December 2011
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We keep calm and carry on – how London property prices fared in 2011
The good news for the new year is that research shows homes in at least half of London’s boroughs managed to hold their prices in 2011.Published December 2011
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Homes gossip
There is no such thing as a quiet family gathering for Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen. With 35 people for Christmas lunch, the flamboyant interior designer and his wife, Jacki, have gone for a “Grimms’ Fairy Tales” theme this year.Published December 2011
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Property insider: Knightsbridge
Known as one of the world's most prestigious addresses, wealthy homebuyers all over the globe love the elegant serviced apartments, grand Victorian mansion blocks and pretty mews cottages of Knightsbridge.Published December 2011
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The accidental landlord
A fool-proof guide to getting started as a landlord. Rule number one: buy close to home...but not so close that you'll bump into tenants on the street.Published December 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Fulham agent discovers wailing babies are no problem - but the bubblegum pink has to go.Published December 2011
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40-storey towers ‘will destroy Henry’s historic shipyard’
English Heritage is fighting plans to build 3,500 new homes over what was once King Henry VIII’s shipyard.Published December 2011
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Homes gossip
Daybreak’s Anna Williamson hopes to escape the hustle and bustle of London in her new country retreat. The entertainment reporter is renting a £1,200 a month Hertfordshire cottage with her boyfriend.Published December 2011
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Property insider: Kennington
With some of London’s finest Georgian squares and Victorian terraces, Kennington has staged a come back as City professionals, families and first-time buyers discover its good-value homes and quick transport links.Published December 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Deals pick up speed for our Wimbledon agent but the electric car fails to perform.Published November 2011
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Autumn house sales slump
A quarter of London homes priced below £1 million have been discounted, and half of those priced over £2 million have taken a price cut to sell in the autumn market.Published November 2011
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Homes gossip
Xtra Factor presenter Olly Murs is settling in well at his new Essex bachelor pad. After flirting with the idea of moving to Camden, he decided he would get more for his money in his home town.Published November 2011
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Property insider: Twickenham
Sitting on a bend of the Thames about 10 miles south-west of central London, Twickenham is famously the home of English rugby, but it’s also a much-loved residential suburb.Published November 2011
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The accidental landlord attempts DIY
Our accidental landlord enrols on an evening DIY class in plumbing - and quickly learns that she can't.Published November 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Brockley agent takes on some of the inhabitants of a four-bedroom house - two pedigree cats, a territorial Jack Russell and an overly familiar labrador - as they make a bid for freedom.Published November 2011
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Charity begins at home in Richmond
Families on Richmond council’s housing waiting list are to be told to do unpaid charity work to increase their chances of getting a home.Published November 2011
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Homes gossip
David Schwimmer is best known for playing dozy but adorable Ross in Friends. But in reality he is a super-sharp property player. The Hollywood star’s nine-bedroom Los Angeles mansion has doubled in value.Published November 2011
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The accidental landlord
The accidental landlord calls in the council exterminators to rid a flat of vermin - but ends up being rescued by vegans.Published November 2011
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Diary of an estate agent: West Chelsea
The solution for a smart but badly lit flat came in a light bulb moment. Our agent in West Chelsea reports.Published November 2011
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3,000 new homes on 25 acres in central London
Two big buying opportunities will open up for Londoners following a decision by Royal Mail to sell 25 acres of its central London landbank for 3,000 new homes.Published November 2011
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Highgate home wins Manser Medal
This year’s prestigious £10,000 Manser Medal, awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects for the best home design has been won by the only London entry — the fabulously remodelled Hampstead Lane House, in Highgate.Published November 2011
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Property insider: Shepherd's Bush
Families are happily swapping maisonettes in Notting Hill for spacious Victorian townhouses in W12, while young Londoners are discovering W12's good-value first homes and a vibrant music and fringe-theatre scene.Published November 2011
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Homes gossip
Katie Price opens up her home to pregnant best friend Michelle Heaton; and Hollywood star Jesse Metcalfe is desperate to sell his £1.37 million Mediterranean-style house in Beverly Hills.Published November 2011
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The accidental landlord
The accidental landlord discovers that attempting to be a generous landlady can be more trouble than it's worth.Published November 2011
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Diary of an estate agent: Muswell Hill
A Muswell Hill agent swaps caffeine for an accordian recital, and comes face-to-face with a killer kitten...Published November 2011
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Clapham Junction lights up for Christmas
Christmas lights and discount parking are planned for one of the areas worst hit by the summer riots to encourage shoppers back to its streets.Published November 2011
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Homes gossip
The perfect pied-à-terre for keen property investors Frank Lampard and his fiancée Christine Bleakley is up for sale; and Simon Cowell picks up a new luxury pad in Beverly Hills.Published November 2011
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Property insider: West Hampstead
West Hampstead has charming Victorian houses and spacious mansion flats, as well as good schools, excellent transport link and a vibrant mix of local cafés, bakeries and quirky independent shops.Published November 2011
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The accidental landlord
The accidental landlord takes the family furniture shopping (boo!) at a luxury hotel (hooray!)...Published November 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our agent daydreams of a Knightsbridge pad of his own while spending the week with pop stars and millionaires.Published November 2011
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Olympics news: Rotherhithe tempts the superyachts
It may not quite have the ring of Capri or St Tropez but next summer the world’s superyacht owners are being urged to add Rotherhithe to their sailing itinerary. To coincide with the Olympics, a “pop-up” marina has been proposed at Greenland Dock, London’s oldest — and currently disused — wet dock.Published November 2011
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Homes gossip
Glamorous singer Beyoncé is giving her New York apartment a makeover in time for the arrival of her baby - architects and designers are adding a 2,200sq ft nursery to the trendy Tribeca home which she shares with rapper husband Jay-Z.Published November 2011
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Property insider: Battersea
Battersea offers homebuyers the buzz of London living as well as plenty of green spaces, fine period homes and modern riverside apartments. We get the property lowdown.Published November 2011
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The accidental landlord
The accidental landlord gazes into her crystal ball to predict that gut instinct is cheaper - and far less hassle - than insuring against bad payers.Published October 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Fussy footballers and rental battles make for an interesting week in South Kensington.Published October 2011
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Homes gossip
Supermodel Gisele Bündchen and her American footballer husband Tom Brady have put their Boston home on the market for £6.7 million. And in London, Lord Sugar still knows how to do a sweet deal.Published October 2011
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Property insider: Kentish Town
Grand Victorian houses, period conversions and charming Georgian cottages are all part of the tempting mix for homebuyers starting their search in Kentish Town.Published October 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord fulfils a lifelong dream by attending an auction, bidding card in hand. It’s going once, going twice – then disaster.Published October 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
A hectic week in Haslemere starts with a visit to Rocky the terrier’s house – he’s just had his gentleman’s operation and he’s not pleased – and finishes with his owner happily accepting a guide price offer on their home.Published October 2011
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You can get down (but not dirty)
Londoners looking to create extra space in their homes by digging downwards could be forced to comply with new green basement rules. Westminster City Council has unveiled the UK’s first proposals to impose environmental controls on subterranean developments, amid concerns about the way basement digging has become so popular.Published October 2011
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Homes gossip
A Californian mansion that Britney Spears rented for two years is up for auction next month, and don't miss the chance to snap up a slice of TV soap history as one of Emmerdale's most famous homes goes on the market.Published October 2011
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Property insider: East Dulwich
Homebuyers are discovering spacious and good-value Victorian homes in the tree-lined streets of East Dulwich as well as good train services to the City. We get the lowdown on where to buy in SE22.Published October 2011
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The accidental landlord
The accidental landlord pays the price - in more ways than one - for holding out on a contract renewal.Published October 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
The launch of a firm's rebrand is sweetened by 500 cupcakes.Published October 2011
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London school scoops Stirling Prize
A Brixton school, a striking steel and glass Academy with a 100-metre running track through its centre, has won the £20,000 RIBA Stirling prize, the UK’s top award for architecture.Published October 2011
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Property insider: Ealing, W5
Ealing's big and spacious Victorian homes adapt well to modern living and offer a green space environment as well as quick transport links to the City.Published October 2011
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Homes gossip
Brunette bombshell Rachel Weisz and her new husband, 007 actor Daniel Craig, are revamping their four-storey, £3 million townhouse in Primrose Hill.Published October 2011
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Diary of an estate agent: Notting Hill
An apple giveaway bears fruit for our Notting Hill agent, while a gentleman caller comes under fire.Published October 2011
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Westfield wants to build you a home
It is already a place of pilgrimage for dedicated shoppers, and now Westfield wants to build 1,600 homes next to its White City shopping mall.Published October 2011
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Homes gossip
Pregnant singer Hilary Duff has dropped the price of her Los Angeles home and Strictly Come Dancing star Robbie Savage has put his Cheshire mansion on the market.Published October 2011
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Property insider: Fulham
Fulham's period homes, excellent transport links, good schools and green spaces attract investors, young professionals, families willing to pay premium prices to live in this trendy part of the capital.Published October 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord says a pair of Marigolds works wonders. Give tenants a spotless home and it's likely to stay that way - or so you hope.Published September 2011
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Diary of an estate agent: Hammersmith
Our Hammersmith agent tracks down the perfect property - only to find it's been turned into a tree house.Published September 2011
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Row erupts over Hammersmith's new homes
A bitter row has erupted over a Thames-side scheme of 744 homes approved for seven acres close to Hammersmith Bridge.Published September 2011
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Homes gossip
Halle Berry looks ready to cut as many ties as possible with her hunky model ex – she’s selling the old love nest they shared in Canada.Published September 2011
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Property insider: Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury has been enchanting its homeowners for centuries, with literary greats from Virginia Woolf to Charles Dickens finding creative inspiration in this inner-city quarter. We get the lowdown on the best streets and hidden property gems.Published September 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord got more from her tenants than she bargained for.Published September 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
A buoyant market and a mystery man from France bring a mixed week to a positive climax for our Pangbourne estate agent.Published September 2011
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Homes near top schools command high premiums
Homes near London’s top 10 state primary schools command an average £200,000 premium, according to new research. We take a look at the schools at the top of the list.Published September 2011
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Homes gossip
With The X Factor in full swing, glamorous presenter of offshoot The Xtra Factor, Caroline Flack, has just about found time to move home. The 31-year-old star recently left her Camden house to rent a period conversion in Muswell Hill.Published September 2011
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Property insider: Kew
Nine miles from central London, nestled between the famous 300-acre Royal Botanic Gardens and the scenic banks of the Thames, Kew has become a sought-after residential district. Our local agent gives us the property lowdown.Published September 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord has a tough week but learns a valuable lesson in how to rent out a grotty property and save £1,100 in fees to a letting agent.Published September 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Red lights don't stop deal going through for our South Kensington agent.Published September 2011
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Faster broadband comes at ugly prices
An army of green metal broadband boxes is rapidly joining the ugly plastic wheelie bins outside London houses, and BT plans to install 52,000 for the whole of the UK by the end of the year.Published September 2011
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Homes gossip
Chigwell’s celebrity set has included the likes of Sir Alan Sugar and Ashley Cole. And with The Only Way Is Essex stars living in the area, including Mark Wright and Lauren Goodger, it is quickly becoming a paparazzi haunt.Published September 2011
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Property insider: Bayswater
Bayswater's leafy streets are lined with elegant Victorian mansions that have Hyde Park's 350 acres on their doorstep and smart shops and restaurants. Our local estate agent guides us through W2's most sought-after addresses.Published September 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
The going is good right now for our lettings agent who has enjoyed traffic-free Parsons Green and Fulham during the summer...Published September 2011
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Regeneration zones lift property values
New research finds that buying property 10 minutes’ walk from a major regeneration zone can lift its value by up to five per cent more a year than homes further away in the same area.Published September 2011
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Homes gossip: Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, Charlie Luxton, Charlie Chaplin
Could life get any more blissful for Kim Kardashian and new husband Kris Humphries? Following one of the most glamorous celebrity weddings of the year in California, they are now settling into their first marital home in New York.Published September 2011
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Property insider: Covent Garden
Covent Garden, in the heart of London's vibrant theatreland, is famous for its Italian-style piazza packed with crowd-drawing street performers, but this central London hotspot is now attracting a wide range of homebuyers.Published September 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Chelsea agent deals with a landlady in her knickers, a ceiling falling in and helps a client pack up her house to move abroad.Published August 2011
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The accidental landlord: call the professionals
Sssh… if you listen carefully, you’ll hear an unusual noise. Yes, that’s the sound of me eating a big slice of humble pie. After months slagging off letting agents, I might have to resort to using one to find tenants for a large, unloved flat I own.Published August 2011
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Bats hamper new homes in Hammersmith
Bats are hampering a £42 million plan for 91 flats beside Hammersmith Bridge.Published August 2011
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Homes gossip
Black Swan star Mila Kunis wants to buy her parents a luxury home and pop singer Taylor Hanson is home sick at the thought of leaving his five-bedroom, five-bathroom house in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Published August 2011
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Property insider: Pimlico, SW1
Its neat grid of handsome streets boasts impressive Regency architecture, fine stucco-fronted homes and leafy garden squares, while its host of distinctive blue plaques mark SW1’s popularity with the great names of history.Published August 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Newbury agent casts evaluates an art collection, lends a hand as a personal shopper and is a shoulder to cry on when a new client's loses her cat.Published August 2011
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Olympics: ‘Rent our house for “24,000 a week’
A couple have put their seven-bedroom Greenwich home up for rent during the Olympics — at £24,000 a week — including maid service, 24-hour housekeeper, and a Continental breakfast.Published August 2011
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Homes gossip
Paris Hilton is excited about her latest business venture in the Philippines. She will design the clubhouse and act as ambassador for Azure Urban Resort Residences. And Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle has been viewing penthouses to rent in Canary Wharf.Published August 2011
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‘Playing fields grab’ scheme’s go-ahead
One of London’s most eagerly anticipated — and controversial — new luxury housing developments, on land bought from Holland Park School, has been approved.Published August 2011
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Homes gossip
Actress Adele Silva, best known for her role in ITV’s Emmerdale, has a blossoming film career. Despite work commitments meaning she is spending an increasing amount of time in London, Silva says she has no regrets about buying her urban chic apartment near the soap’s studios in Leeds.Published August 2011
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Diary of an estate agent: Sevenoaks
Our agent in Sevenoaks is faced with the summer lull and is told to give the paper cutter the chop.Published August 2011
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Because we love London
Hundreds of defiant Londoners gathered — with brooms in hand and a Blitz spirit — to prove that no amount of broken windows can break their spirit.Published August 2011
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Homes gossip
Richmond is turning into London’s Hollywood now that A-list couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have set up camp there.Published August 2011
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Property insider: Surrey Quays
Built around scenic docks and marinas, this peaceful residential district has modern homes with water views, no traffic congestion and good transport links. Our local estate agent talks us though the area's best streets and hidden property gems.Published August 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord finds a (legal) way to keep tenant's deposits in her bank account.Published August 2011
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Diary of an estate agent: Finchley
Our Finchley agent celebrate a new branch opening and is star-struck by a chart-topping clientPublished August 2011
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Eurostar ski services to the French Alps
This week Eurostar starts selling tickets for direct ski services to the French Alps next winter.Published August 2011
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Homes gossip
Craig David's "inspirational" north London penthouse - which overlooks Hampstead Heath - is on the market for £3.95 million; and pop star Adele decides there's no place like Mum's.Published August 2011
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Property Insider: Holland Park
Holland Park, home to open-air opera, is set in 54 acres at the centre of one of the capital’s most exclusive residential districts. Our local agent shares his expert knowledge of this affluent corner of west London.Published August 2011
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Diary of an estate agent: Kensington
Not only does our Kensington agent have his scooter stolen - the thief takes all his new shirts as well.Published July 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord liked the sound of the lovely lady's voice. That was her mistake...Published July 2011
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“I’m paying the price for others’sins”
The owner of a Grade II-listed London flat faces legal action for unauthorised changes to her home — even though she claims the work was done 18 years ago by a previous owner.Published July 2011
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Homes gossip
Despite her exit from the much-hyped US X Factor TV series, Cheryl Cole is going ahead with the purchase of a £3 million palatial home in the heart of Hollywood.Published July 2011
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Property insider: Chiswick
W4 has great local delis and Michelin-starred restaurants. Young families and professionals move on here to find more space for their money. Our property insider tells us about the most sought-after streets and reveals its hidden property gems.Published July 2011
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Diary of an estate agent: Chelsea
Our Chelsea agent is willing to climb every mountain but spare him the Von Trapp family.Published July 2011
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Clear out while the Olympics are on, say landlords
Mounting expectation about the bonanza landlords will enjoy by letting their properties out to Olympic tourists next summer spells bad news for London’s army of renters.Published July 2011
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Homes gossip
A-list couple Katy Perry and Russell Brand are buying a new £6.5 million home with seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms in Hollywood. The rumour is that they are keen to start a family.Published July 2011
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Property insider: St John's Wood
With its "village" high street, good schools and white-stucco terrace homes, St John's Wood attracts wealthy tenants from across the globe. Our expert insider shows us where to find the best rental homes in NW8.Published July 2011
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The accidental landlord: if you get tough, don’t change your mind
After a softly, softly approach chasing rent, our accidental landlord confronts a bemused tenant with a barbecue fork.Published July 2011
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At last – a £750m plan to fill the big hole in Fitzrovia
The £750 million redevelopment of the blighted Middlesex Hospital site has been unveiled.Published July 2011
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Homes gossip
Avril Lavigne will be in London doing a gig at Hammersmith’s Apollo on September 21 while her Bel-Air mansion is being viewed by potential buyers with $9.5 million.Published July 2011
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Property insider: Brook Green
With handsome streets of Victorian and Edwardian homes, excellent schools and a green that serves as a big communal garden, no wonder this area is sought-after by homebuyers.Published July 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord gets caught in the middle of a flatmate dispute - and her favourite tenant wants to leave.Published July 2011
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Diary of an estate agent: Swiss Cottage
Our Swiss Cottage agent has to break it to a desperate leaseholder that her tape measure doesn't lie.Published July 2011
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'Grim' Archway to get a makeover
Archway's fortunes are set to change with a new road system, brighter public spaces and a theatre project following the approval of a £2 million regeneration package.Published July 2011
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Homes gossip
Following huge success in America, Leona Lewis ditched Hackney for Hollywood, but could she be homesick? Her US mansion is on the market for £1.56 million.Published July 2011
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Property insider: Richmond
Our Richmond estate agent shares her expert knowledge of this much sought-after neighbourhood, from its mix of elegant Georgian terraces and Victorian family homes, to the lesser-known streets and hidden property gems.Published July 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord goes into free fall as the repair bills for her rental properties build up to crisis point.Published June 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Princes Risborough agent has become an expert on the proposed high-speed rail link (HS2) in the Chilterns to reassure nervous buyers.Published June 2011
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1,000 new homes at old gasworks in Wood Green
An imaginative housing plan aims to turn a derelict gasworks site into 1,000 new homes.Published June 2011
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Homes gossip
Walk the Line star Reese Witherspoon is a country girl at heart. Her $6.9 million ranch in Ojai, California, is a six-acre hideaway, which is also home to donkeys, pigs, chickens, horses and dogs.Published June 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord risks upsetting Miss Goody2shoes when a friend makes her an offer she ought to refuse.Published June 2011
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Diary of an estate agent: Canary Wharf
Our Canary Wharf agent survives a fall down the stairs but a family of 13 is a real shock.Published June 2011
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Meet the friendly face of architecture
Whether you have grand makeover ambitions or simply want a larger kitchen, this is your chance to meet an architect who could help you realise your dreams — or suggest some new ones — and also give you a realistic idea of what it might cost.Published June 2011
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Homes gossip
Petra Ecclestone's Formula One boss father Bernie has just bought her America’s most expensive house for £92 million.Published June 2011
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Property insider: Wimbledon
Wimbledon has large family homes close to acres of parkland, with quick transport links to the City and good schools. Our SW19 estate agent shares his expert tips on the best streets and the hottest homes in the grand slam village.Published June 2011
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The accidental landlord
Just when our accidental landlord is praying her best tenant won't leave, someone in the neighbourhood gets shot...Published June 2011
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Diary of an estate agent: Fulham
Family matters keep our estate agent busy in a Fulham that never sleeps.Published June 2011
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New Hindhead tunnel spikes property prices
The £371 million tunnel that will divert traffic away from the notorious Devil’s Punchbowl bottleneck at Hindhead on the A3 London to Portsmouth road is set to cause a house-prices spike, as journey times are slashed to commuter towns.Published June 2011
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Homes gossip
Vanessa Paradis makes a habit of buying homes. She and partner Johnny Depp have property in America, France and the Caribbean.Published June 2011
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Property insider: Maida Vale and Little Venice
Maida Vale has it all: magnificent stucco villas and waterside homes with secret communal gardens for the exclusive use of residents. We've found a local property expert who reveals insider knowledge on this smart corner of central west London.Published June 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord pipes herself aboard a business prospect on the Orwell Estuary, despite Captain Sensible's protestsPublished June 2011
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Revealed: the new 'villages' replacing Earl's Court
Homes & Property has been given exclusive details of the new villages that will replace Earls Court Exhibition Centre when it is demolished after the Olympics.Published June 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Bromley estate agent celebrates surviving a Rottweiler by dancing with trees.Published June 2011
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Regency elegance and Tudor grandeur for sale
Here’s a rare chance to turn a magnificent 1830s building - a former naval police station at Sheerness, for sale for £170,000 - into a glorious family home.Published June 2011
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Homes gossip
New X Factor judge Gary Barlow's former Cheshire home is up for sale, and cricket-crazy popstress-turned-fashionista Lily Allen is planning a post-wedding "cricket tea" - at her Cotswold pad.Published June 2011
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Property insider: houseboats on the Thames
Russell Day, director of River Homes, gives his insider lowdown on this most romantic way of living, from the most sought-after waterside postcodes to the latest luxury homes and floating pieds-à-terre.Published June 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord admits to having a little fun with a particularly eager agent. It's all part of a landlord's job.Published June 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Caffeine, chocolate and a friendly cat save our busy agent's week.Published June 2011
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Council hires ore staff to help 'exodus of the poor'
An astonishing 90 per cent of Kensington & Chelsea’s housing benefit claimants are set to leave the borough when a new cap on rent allowances is introduced next year.Published June 2011
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Homes gossip
Busy showbiz couple Katy Perry and Russell Brand opt for New York and sell their LA pad. Plus Kylie Minogue’s luxury label pal puts his supersize flat in Fitzrovia up for sale.Published May 2011
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Property insider: Belsize Park
Belsize Park has an enviable mix of pretty mews cottages and big Victorian homes, with Primrose Hill and Hampstead Heath on its doorstep. Local estate agent James Ripp gives us his lowdown on where to buy.Published May 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord Victoria Whitlock has a 'veird' time trying to convince a viewer 'ex-low-cal' authority isn't that bad.Published May 2011
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UK scoops architectural prizes
From a timber "Love Shack" in Cumbria, set in a forest glade, to the bold curves of the Olympic Velodrome by Hopkins architects in the Olympic Park - this is a great year for British architecture.Published May 2011
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Homes gossip
E4’s Made in Chelsea beauty Cheska Hull (pictured with Ollie Locke) feels most at home on the King's Road and has a keen eye for property, revealing she would like to find a home near SW3 in the next six months.Published May 2011
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Property insider: Chelsea
Chelsea attracts home buyers from across the globe with its handsome Victorian homes and pastel-painted cottages. Our local estate agent reveals his insider knowledge on the area’s hottest properties.Published May 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
A date and a big sloppy kiss get our country estate agent through the week.Published May 2011
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Affordable homes axed to make way for Crossrail
A row has erupted after it emerged that new affordable homes for first-time buyers are being sacrificed to help pay for the Crossrail project. Plans for a development in prime Fitzrovia, on a site where advertising firm Saatchi & Saatchi is currently based, include only 15 affordable homes out of a total of 55 new properties.Published May 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord goes on a campaign to educate tenants who don't know their rights.Published May 2011
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Homes gossip
Robbie Williams’s former Notting Hill bachelor pad is on the market for £3.45 million. The three-bedroom flat was home to the Take That star for four years after he broke up with the now reunited band.Published May 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Knightsbridge agent finds herself faced with a penthouse leak and a sun loving beauty bearing all.Published May 2011
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Property insider: the Barbican Estate
Residents of The Barbican Estate, in the heart of London's Square Mile, are all in on the secret - behind its concrete exterior is a surprising urban oasis with landscaped gardens, a lake, and a concert hall on the doorstep.Published May 2011
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More flights as we fall for bargain Florida
BA is adding daily flights from Gatwick to Tampa, Florida, to meet the demand from Londoners for swift access to bargain-priced holiday homes in Gulf Coast resorts, including Sarasota and St Petersburg.Published May 2011
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Homes gossip
Country-pop singer Taylor Swift is on a property roll. She has recently purchased a £2.2 million, 1.5 acre Beverly Hills estate for herself and a £850,000 Nashville pad for her parents.Published May 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord gets a surprise when she advertises a room as a holiday let.Published May 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Being beaten up by a champagne cork and questioned by the police is all in a day’s work for our Chelsea agent.Published May 2011
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Time for a £100m change in Greenwich
A prime site in historic Greenwich is to have a £100 million makeover, turning a barren former industrial estate close to the high street and Greenwich DLR station into 181 new homes.Published May 2011
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Homes gossip
After years of searching for the perfect New York pad with husband Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker has finally bought a 6,800sq townhouse - with plenty of room to store her Manolos.Published May 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord is not thrilled when a family decides it's time to get a pig.Published April 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our west Chelsea agent exchanges on a property worth £4.5 million and a potential sale is possibly ruined by the noisy neighbours upstairs.Published April 2011
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Luxury new homes in Grosvenor Square put on hold
Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Caring’s plans to move into top-end property developing have stalled in a row over affordable housing.Published April 2011
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Homes gossip
DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles is on the lookout for a Georgian rectory and Bruce Willis sells his three-bedroom flat in one of Donald Trump's towers for less than he expected.Published April 2011
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Property insider: Soho
Soho is on the doorstep of London's theatreland, with the liveliest bars and restaurants, and properties tucked away in little squares and lanes. Our Soho estate agent gives us the insider knowledge on who buys there and what's on offer.Published April 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Camden estate agent admires the unique sales technique of a vendor who didn't leave much to the imagination.Published April 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord gets the creeps when showing a room to a strangerPublished April 2011
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East London's new "island" community
A new London “island” community, with 1,700 homes, is to be carved out of a derelict strip of land opposite the O2 arena.Published April 2011
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Homes gossip
Dancing on Ice star Laura Hamilton has bought her new dream home in Surrey. And Sean Penn is said to be so taken with Hollywood beauty Scarlett Johansson that he's given her the keys to his Malibu mansion.Published April 2011
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Property insider: Northcote Road
Our Battersea estate agent gives us the lowdown on where to buy, rent or invest in Northcote Road, SW11.Published April 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Kensington agent advises a client refurbishing his apartment not to go with bright and vivid designs but to stick with a modern take on magnolia.Published April 2011
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Hix dishes it up in Shoreditch
Trendy Shoreditch is to become a foodie heaven now that top Soho chef and restaurateur Mark Hix has permission to turn a tram shed into one of the largest restaurants in London. Hix also plans to offer cookery classes and host a farmers’ market on the site.Published April 2011
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Homes gossip
This week: socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson; Duran Duran's John Taylor; shoe designer Patrick Cox; and Hollywood actor Ben Stiller.Published April 2011
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Property insider: Fitzrovia
Fitzrovia is one of London's most fashionable quarters with the West End on the doorstep, lively bars and restaurants in Charlotte Street, and a wide range of homes in charming streets. Our Fitzrovia agent has the lowdown on where to buy.Published April 2011
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London's royal wedding street parties
To celebrate the great royal wedding knees-up, 500 London streets will close, bunting and balloons will go up and communities will meet. We've got the lowdown on the capital's party plans.Published April 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord lets a room to a good-looking Spanish opera singer, only to find he is long on charm and short on tenners.Published April 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our West Wickham agent rises to his Mission Impossible-style challenge.Published April 2011
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This summer's Serpentine Pavilion
Every summer a world-class architect is asked design a pavilion for the Serpentine Gardens in Kensington - and this year's design will feature a skylit garden inside a giant box.Published April 2011
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Homes gossip
Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron is in London working on Ridley Scott’s latest movie - but she has another big project vying for her attention - the sale of her Malibu beach house.Published April 2011
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The accidental landlord
Seeking the perfect heating contract – and a man who never sleeps.Published March 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our agent in Farnham competes with children for the attention of his clients.Published March 2011
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Cottages to replace Kilburn tower block
An Sixties tower block estate is to be demolished to make way for mews cottages and mansion flats in south Kilburn.Published March 2011
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Homes gossip
Strictly Come Dancing judge Alesha Dixon can’t wait to settle into her new home, and Location Location Location presenter Phil Spencer tells us about his London pad.Published March 2011
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Property insider: Cadogan Estate
The 94-acre Cadogan Estate takes in some of London’s most exclusive addresses, from Knightsbridge to Sloane Square and Chelsea. Our insider agent reveals who is buying - and where - in this most prestigious quarter of central London.Published March 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our New King's Road agent has learnt his lesson about making assumptions after walking in on a homeowner's girlfriend in all her glory...Published March 2011
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Top prize at property awards
Homes & Property writer Ruth Bloomfield scooped the top prize at the LSL Property Press Awards this week.Published March 2011
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Council pays tenants to downsize
Council tenants in Richmond are being offered £2,500 a room to downsize to a smaller property to help ease London’s chronic shortage of social housing.Published March 2011
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Property insider: Marylebone
This unique pocket of central London offers residents all the advantages of central-city living with a touch of rustic charm. Our Marylebone estate agent insider reveals the best places to rent, buy and invest.Published March 2011
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Homes gossip
Ashton Kutcher has been married to Demi Moore since 2005 but is only now cutting his final tie with single life - putting his bachelor pad on Hollywood's Sunset Strip on the market.Published March 2011
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The accidental landlord
While on holiday and in a French hospital, our accidental landlord discovers that no good deed goes unpunished.Published March 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
It’s a tall story as the week starts with a bang.Published March 2011
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New flats offer Mayor Boris as a neighbour
Smart new riverside flats have been approved for parts of Potters Fields, the open space between the Greater London Assembly building and Tower Bridge.Published March 2011
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Homes gossip
What do Christina Aguilera and The Osbournes have in common? A penchant for the same Beverly Hills mansion it seems.Published March 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord lets a room to a tenant with no job, no references and no bank account... despite the loud voices in her head telling her to turn him away.Published March 2011
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The battle of the bungalows
Saving bungalows isn’t a cause expected to inspire international architects such as Richard Rogers, Ron Arad and Seth Stein. But a row of single-storey Seventies homes in Belsize Park is under threat and the all-star line-up wants them saved.Published March 2011
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Homes gossip
Pregnant American actress Kate Hudson has hinted that she may raise her baby in London after splashing out on a £4 million home here, and former Friends star Jennifer Aniston trebles the value of her Beverly Hills mansion.Published March 2011
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Web spy: homes gossip
Jo Wood, newly divorced from Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, is searching for a central London party pad, while 19-year-old Arsenal prodigy Jack Wilshere is tempted by the range of uber-cool apartments in London.Published March 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Ipswich agent offers a verdict on a judge's home and strikes oil on the Shotley peninsula.Published March 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord has a room to fill after a tenant decides she's finally had enough of her horrible flatmates.Published March 2011
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For sale: Kate and Wills' love nest
Buy Victoria Cottage on Scotland's Isle of Mull - where Kate Middleton and Prince William rented after their finals - and you could own a piece of royal history.Published March 2011
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Homes gossip
Here's a chance to buy a piece of history: Victoria Cottage, Isle of Mull, which Kate Middleton and Prince William rented after their finals, is up for sale.Published March 2011
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H&P shortlisted at property awards
Homes & Property and its top writers have been named shortlisted finalists in the LSL Property Press Awards, which celebrate Britain’s finest property journalism.Published March 2011
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Crime map gets it wrong
Doubts have been raised about the usefulness of the Home Office Crime Map, published for the first time last month, after a quiet London road was declared as one of the most crime-ridden streets in London.Published March 2011
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Web spy: Hollywood movers
As Tinseltown basks in post-Oscars glory, some of its most famous residents are planning to move out. Our showbiz insider has the latest on where Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie aim to move next.Published March 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord puts paid to a romantic evening when she turns up with her carpenter.Published March 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our busy Islington agent demolishes a client's bookcase, averts a last-minute crisis and says sealed bids have well and truly returned.Published February 2011
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Homes gossip
Rising young star Imogen Poots prefers the ease of living with her parents in Chiswick to the reality of flat-sharing; and Bruce Willis is renting out his private Caribbean hideaway.Published February 2011
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A £20 million storm at the Boltons
A row has erupted in one of London’s most exclusive streets over plans to build a new £20 million ultra-modern mansion.Published February 2011
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The accidental landlord
Thanks to social networking websites, our landlord learns how to reduce tax bills and advertise her rental properties.Published February 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Fulham agent drags a viewer away from his pint, warns a landlady off tenants seeking a chill-out room and then ups the rent all round.Published February 2011
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Homes gossip
No sooner has supermodel Kate Moss bought a Grade II-listed mansion in Highgate Village than actor Jude Law pitches up and buys the equally grand house right next door.Published February 2011
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London’s first aerial walkways
London’s skyline is set to get two new 40-storey skyscrapers and aerial walkways as part of a £250million revamp of traffic-clogged Vauxhall Cross.Published February 2011
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Auctions: what great lots
A love nest for sale on St Valentine's Day, an east London train station, and a slice of the capital's artistic heritage are on offer, with weekend cottages and repossession bargains as the auction season begins.Published February 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Hammersmith agent deals with a drama for a cool-headed father to be, a chicken-obsessed 'good life' couple and celebrates a well-deserved award.Published February 2011
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The accidental landlord
Landlord Victoria Whitlock discovers a little ruse - if you are nice to your tenants, then the taxman will be generous to you.Published February 2011
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Homes gossip
After 14 years in Los Angeles, British actress Alex Kingston is heading back home, having sold her Hollywood Hills abode for £1.9million and Sir David Frost has bought a five-bedroom Georgian house with a roof terrace in Chelsea.Published February 2011
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‘Get a job or you won’t get a council flat’
A radical shake up of how council homes are handed out - so people who have jobs can leapfrog the unemployed on waiting lists - is to be introduced by a flagship Conservative council.Published February 2011
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You be the judge
We need 20 readers for our judging panel to choose this year’s best new homes for the London Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2011.Published February 2011
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The accidental landlord
It's always a ripe time to rent if the price is right. Victoria Whitlock discovers how £10 can make all the difference when renting out your property.Published February 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
The opening of a new office and a meeting with a heart-stopping Italian sportsman has our West Chelsea agent popping a cork to celebrate.Published February 2011
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Homes gossip
After carrying out extensive refurbishments, Sir Mick Jagger has finally moved into his five-bedroom Chelsea mansion overlooking the Thames and best-selling crime novelist Peter James is selling Beddingham Place for £1.6 million.Published February 2011
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Who will sell Fernando Torres his new hideaway?
Chelsea FC fans are not the only people overjoyed by the arrival of Fernando Torres from Liverpool: the record-breaking £50 million transfer deal has put an even bigger smile on the face of Surrey estate agents who will be scrambling to find a trophy home for the star striker close to the club’s Cobham training ground.Published February 2011
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The accidental landlord
Why our accidental landlord wants to put her tenants on the naughty step.Published January 2011
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Homes gossip
Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto is denying that she plans to desert Mumbai for Hollywood. And TV inquisitor Sir David Frost has sold his six-bedroom home in Chelsea.Published January 2011
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Get paid for showing off your new home
Barratt is offering a tantalising lease-back deal to buyers who are happy to wait for up to 24 months for the property to become available.Published January 2011
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord is steaming when she discovers that her poor paperwork and a false economy have left her with a useless boiler.Published January 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
As a London expert is called in to sell one farm, our Surrey agent finds another for a buyer seeking somewhere remote and secure - then he discovers why.Published January 2011
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Homes gossip
Supermodel Kate Moss is enjoying weekend getaways to her £2 million Oxfordshire farmhouse, despite recently purchasing a seven-bedroom mansion in Highgate, north London.Published January 2011
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Candys take off the wraps at One Hyde Park
Some of the luxed-out 86 apartments at One Hyde Park, designed by Richard Rogers for London developer brothers Christian and Nick Candy, have sold for a record price for London of £6,000 a sq ft — more than double the amount many prime properties in London command.Published January 2011
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The accidental landlord
Tenants who swipe the batteries out of smoke alarms could end up as toast, warns our exasperated accidental landlord.Published January 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our busy Covent Garden agent keeps a client in the dark, loses the perfect sale and is baffled by the mystery of the million-pound bag.Published January 2011
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Homes gossip
Pop chanteuse Pixie Lott may already be a showbiz veteran, but she has no intention of leaving the comforts of her parents' home in Brentwood, Essex. And Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock has been unable to sell her former marital home in pukka Orange County.Published January 2011
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Cheap fares to holiday homes
Many owners will be able to visit their overseas homes more easily this year thanks to a range of new flights from London airports.Published January 2011
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Sussex agent sends a colleague on a blind date with an amorous porker, gets hitched from a ditch and is out for a duck... or a pigeon.Published December 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Hammersmith agent is left shell-shocked by a roomful of tortoises, a mugger who ruins a sale and a body in a bath filled with blood-red ink.Published December 2010
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Homes gossip
David Hasselhoff has joined the Chelsea set while he stars as Captain Hook in the New Wimbledon Theatre and financier Vincent Tchenguiz is selling his £15 million Mayfair mansion.Published December 2010
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Basements in deep trouble
The backlash against huge basement extensions, beloved of everyone from the Prime Minister to footballer Frank Lampard, has begun, with a move by Camden council to restrict the size of underground extensions.Published December 2010
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord is discovering tenants she didn't know she had.Published December 2010
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Homes gossip
X Factor winner Alexandra Burke has finally moved to Barnet, having spent most of her life living in the “wrong” part of Islington and singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow’s attempt to sell her 150-acre Tennessee horse ranch, by online auction has ended in failure, with bids failing to reach the reserve price.Published December 2010
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord decides that rather than talking up the flat she wants to let, it's best to be honest about its faults - and provide a tool kit.Published December 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Winchester agent casts his line to catch a sale, bakes a batch of mince pies to tempt more customers and takes care to sidestep a snarling beast.Published December 2010
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Homes gossip
Ronnie Wood’s former wife, party-loving ex-model Jo Wood, has sold Holmwood House in Kingston for £13 million and award-winning sculptor Anish Kapoor has rented a £5,000 a week house in Chelsea.Published December 2010
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London Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2011
The London Evening Standard invites housebuilders to enter our 20th annual New Homes Awards.Published November 2010
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Islington Council sells off flats to build houses
Islington council, which runs one of the most expensive corners of the capital, plans to sell off some of its smaller council flats to generate income for building larger family homes.Published November 2010
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord puts the rent up on a small room - and gets a big response.Published November 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
A celebrity with a hangover and a smelly iguana are spoiling our Wimbledon agent's week - until she scores with a generous parking meter.Published November 2010
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Homes gossip
Actress Sienna Miller has reduced the price of her exotic Georgian mews house in Maida Vale, complete with Moroccan-themed spa and plunge pool. And Deputy PM Nick Clegg considers a move to Whitehall.Published November 2010
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Deptford's £700 million makeover
It is not exactly a postcode to boast about but south-east London’s SE8 is about to turn shabby into chic thanks to a £700 million regneration scheme that will include 3,500 new riverside homes at Deptford Creek.Published November 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
After smashing a glasshouse window, our agent tries selling an indoor pool to an aquaphobic before bravely confronting a wolf at the door.Published November 2010
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord reconsiders her all-inclusive rent deals as tenants' energy bills start to burn a hole in her pocketPublished November 2010
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A fairytale home for William and Kate
With no time to house hunt before their London wedding, we find the royal couple a fairytale castle only five minutes from William's RAF base in north Wales.Published November 2010
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Homes gossip
Rupert Grint may be the poorest of the three Harry Potter stars but he owns almost as much property as Daniel Radcliffe.Published November 2010
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Buy-to-let landlord wins historic court case
A historic ruling in favour of a buy-to-let landlord could open the floodgates for investors to claim damages from surveyors who exaggerate the rental income that a property could earn.Published November 2010
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Word on the street: Bankside
Bankside is one of central London’s most lively districts and attracts tourists in their thousands, but what is it like to live there? We reveal who is buying in Bankside - and where, and the best investment opportunities for homebuyers.Published November 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our busy Putney agent falls out of love with feng shui, heads up the balloon-blowing team and burst in on a dodgy media room.Published November 2010
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord gets tough with a tenant but is clobbered by a service charge.Published November 2010
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Homes Gossip
A Grade-II listed flat in Wapping - almost identical to the one owned by neighbouring actress Helen Mirren - is on sale for £1.59 million, and Dannii Minogue has reduced the price of her Battersea crash-pad.Published November 2010
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The Queen wins makeover award
The Queen is having a good week: first, 100,000-plus people give her new Facebook page the thumbs up, now she’s won an award for Britain’s best “inner-city home” makeover at the Palace.Published November 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Chelsea agent finds a chaise longue for the dog, buyers queuing for a £5 million house, and an A-list pop star living at Chelsea Harbour.Published November 2010
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The Accidental Landlord
After giving in to a tenant's demand for shelves, our accidental landlord discovers that her generosity carries an unexpected price tag.Published November 2010
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Homes gossip
Tony and Cherie Blair are reported to have their eye on Sir Cliff Richard’s six-bedroom villa in Barbados - but it's not for sale - yet. And Steven Spielberg is living in leafy Richmond while he's directing the screen adaptation of War Horse.Published November 2010
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The new skyscraper going for a record
This is the first image of what could become London’s tallest residential tower: a 53-storey skyscraper that will provide 700 new homes close to East Croydon train station.Published November 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our South Kensington lettings agent pursues a lost cat strategy, fuels up on espressos and closes deals like crazy as he dreams of buying a Ferrari.Published October 2010
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Tax on flights takes off again
Holiday-home owners and British tourists will have to pay out more in air-fare taxes from November, with journeys to the Caribbean hit the hardest.Published October 2010
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Homes gossip
Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen and his Australian wife Isla Fisher continue to rent in LA, and football legend Terry Venables has lopped £2.25 million off the price of his swish Chelsea house by the Thames.Published October 2010
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The accidental landlord
Victoria Whitlock gets soaked waiting for the gas man. He doesn't turn up, nor does the new bed. By the end of the week she's ready to hire a letting agent.Published October 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
A client of our Berkeley Square valuer is gazumped on a £20m house, while a homeowner hides two hairless cats and a colleague gets a dunking.Published October 2010
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Backlash over new housing benefits limit
Landlords claim cap on high-rent handouts will be a disaster.Published October 2010
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Homes gossip
The X Factor judge Cheryl Cole has begun house hunting in Notting Hill following her divorce from football star Ashley Cole, while England footballer Joe Cole has severed his final link with Chelsea FC by selling his house off the King's Road.Published October 2010
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord may already have let her south London flat, but that doesn't stop agents trying to grab a slice of her business.Published October 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Kensington agent talks up a bid, suffers a little girl's put-downs, and runs into an old school friend.Published October 2010
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Young London and this life of sharing
Flat-sharing surges as This Life generation become landlords desperate for lodgers.Published October 2010
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Homes gossip
Television presenter Jenny Frost is leaving London and has begun house hunting in Cheshire following the BBC's imminent move to Salford. And the Earl of Durham is renting out two of his stately homes for lavish weddings and parties.Published October 2010
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord makes sure the repairman pays for being late.Published October 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our busy Wiltshire agent gives a client property envy, reels in a hungry bullock and gets home to find one of his buyers starring on television.Published October 2010
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Zaha Hadid scoops the Stirling Prize
The coveted Stirling Prize went to Zaha Hadid this year for her spectacular MAXXI museum in Rome, and we tip the London house set to be a medal-winner.Published October 2010
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Homes gossip
Hollywood goddess Nicole Kidman and her husband, country music star Keith Urban, have just spent a happy fortnight renting a £1,700-a-week beachside villa in the Bahamas. And Antiques Roadshow presenter Fiona Bruce has bought a weekend retreat in The Chilterns.Published October 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
It's all sex and drama for our Clapham agent as she bumps into a naked resident, interrupts a ménage à trois, rips her dress and sets off a fire alarm.Published September 2010
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The accidental landlord
Victoria Whitlock arrives in Dubai just in time to get frenzied texts from her London tenant. Should she call her back?Published September 2010
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Strawberry Hill reopens
After a £9m restoration Walpole's beloved Strawberry Hill opens to the public again.Published September 2010
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Homes gossip
Disappointment for Lily Allen, who has missed out on buying the 16th-century Cotswolds manor house she had her heart set on buying, and former Coronation Street actress Suranne Jones has begun flat hunting in London.Published September 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our agent shows the rich how to get richer, gets caught up in a plot and meets an old friend from the volcanic ash crisis.Published September 2010
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The London Affordable Homes Show 2010
First-time buyers can scoop glamour and discounts at the year's largest exhibition of new-build starter homes.Published September 2010
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Homes gossip
Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp has begun looking for a family home to rent in St John's Wood, Highgate or Hampstead, and best-selling biographer Robert Lacey has bought a two-bedroom home in Fulham and has plans for a major revamp.Published September 2010
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord is miffed when viewers just disappear.Published September 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Battersea agent has a brief encounter in a traffic jam, breaks the bad news on price to a selling couple and is locked out by a client.Published September 2010
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New flights to European hotspots
Homes abroad just got closer as new air routes widen the choice of holiday hotspots for homebuyers.Published September 2010
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Homes gossip
Femme fatale Davinia Taylor is selling her six-bedroom St John’s Wood house for £6.5 million and Arsenal supremo Peter Hill-Wood is selling his three/four-bedroom Victorian home off the King’s Road for £2.75 million.Published September 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our busy agent from Norwich stays super-sharp on competition, bowls a maiden over and falls for the idea of living in a caravan.Published September 2010
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord becomes suspicious of a tenant's elusive visitor.Published September 2010
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For sale by auction: garden square in Central London
A freehold garden square in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea is among the fabulous and unusual bargains that are set to open the autumn auction season with a big bang next week.Published September 2010
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Homes gossip
Rock legend Bob Geldof and his French girlfriend, actress Jeanne Marine, have returned from spending a month in a luxurious rented-villa in Majorca. And Priscilla Carluccio sells up in Hampshire.Published September 2010
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The accidental landlord
This week, battling an outbreak of bed bugs proves costly and complicated for our accidental landlord - although not as complicated as getting decorators to follow instructions.Published September 2010
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London gets 'Mad Men' flats - via mail order
New flats in Stockwell's converted Freemans printworks pay homage to the Mad Men style of the Fifties and Sixties.Published September 2010
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Diary of an Estate Agent
Our Knightsbridge-based agent finds respite from a vertigo-suffering millionaire who wants a penthouse,a nightmare viewing and a stubborn open house vendor, in office birthday donuts.Published September 2010
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© PA Homes gossip
Kylie Minogue has put her South Kensington mansion block maisonette, with stylish interior designed by Candy & Candy, on the market for £4.5million.Published September 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our charity-driven agent from Knightsbridge gets locked in a garage but comes out with a shiny bike and a big donation to Help for Heroes.Published August 2010
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The accidental landlord
After 18 months of letting out her home, our accidental landlord discovers her lawn has become an allotment.Published August 2010
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City Hall opens up
You can see some of Mayor Boris Johnson’s more private parts next month when City Hall joins the 2010 Open House event from September 18-19.Published August 2010
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Homes gossip
Fashion designer Alice Temperley has paid £2.25 million for an eight-bedroom Grade II-listed Regency house near Ilminster, Somerset.Published August 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our agents gets firm with a snooping seller and frees a buyer oblivious to the fact he's locked in.Published August 2010
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Boris bails out affordable housing schemes
Mayor Boris Johnson has set aside £51.7 million to bail out Kickstart housing schemes for Londoners.Published August 2010
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Homes gossip
Comedian and new co-host of The One Show, Jason Manford, has been looking for a flat to rent near the BBC's White City studios.Published August 2010
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The accidental landlord
Armed with insect sprays, our accidental landlord confronts unwelcome guests.Published August 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Chichester agent falls for a house on the Downs, nails a sale down at the yacht club, then climbs the scaffold in pursuit of a contract.Published August 2010
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The holiday homes of the future
Pioneering new houses designed by world-class architects are being made available to hire as holiday homes.Published August 2010
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Homes gossip
Country superstar Shania Twain believes that London is still the best place to find lucrative investment properties, and is currently looking around St John's Wood and Maida Vale.Published August 2010
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The accidental landlord
Our amateur landlord has a hysterical time – with her gasman.Published August 2010
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The accidental landlord
When our accidental landlord makes a temporary switch from being an owner to being a tenant, she has to stand firm in order to get her deposit back.Published August 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Docklands agent hits his head in a houseboat, calls in the bailiffs and has to change a door number to please a superstitious heart surgeon.Published August 2010
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Price boost for commuterland homes
House prices in prime parts of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Warwickshire are set to soar when new superfast trains from London are launched next year.Published August 2010
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Homes gossip
Elvis Presley’s much-married daughter Lisa Marie hopes to leave America and settle in London by Christmas.Published August 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our busy Fulham agent finds a tenant in flagrante, takes a hair-raising ride on a scooter and discovers it sometimes takes a cunning plot to win a sale.Published July 2010
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Olympic neighbours scoop gold
Stratford misses out as the areas bordering the east London sports festival complex are set to make impressive gains.Published July 2010
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Homes gossip
Former James Bond Pierce Brosnan has designed his dream home in the tropical paradise of Hawaii, and there is good news for former pop heart-throb Paul Young, whose six-bedroom Hadley Common house has just gone under offer.Published July 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Fulham agent's busy week is interrupted by one client who wants to pole dance, and another who is already bouncing on their Wii boardPublished July 2010
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Homes gossip
Mick Jagger’s daughter, Jade, has built herself the ultimate Asian paradise in Morjim, North Goa, and singer Craig David has found that selling his Hampstead penthouse is a lot harder than filling concert venues.Published July 2010
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Rents rocket in smartest postcodes
The price of renting property in some of the capital’s most sought-after postcodes has surged by more than four times the rate of inflation in a single year.Published July 2010
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The accidental landlord
There’s just one week to go until the warring couple occupying my one-bedroom flat move out and, although I’ll be relieved to see them go, I’m stressing that I’ll be left with an empty property and an expensive mortgage.Published July 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our agent juggles brochures, brainstorming and exchanging contracts on the third tee.Published July 2010
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Homes gossip
Gucci model Robert Konjic is selling his three-bedroom Edwardian red-brick duplex in West Kensington, and TV star Ulrika Jonsson has sold her home in Cookham Dean, Berkshire.Published July 2010
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord feels the heartache when her tenants' relationship hits the buffers.Published July 2010
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It's a homes goal for Wembley City
One of London’s largest new housing projects has been unveiled - a £1.5 billion scheme to build 1,300 homes at Wembley City.Published July 2010
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Tram backtrack
Mayor Boris Johnson is overturning Ken’s plans for trams in Oxford Street, to the delight of residents.Published July 2010
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord discovers the difficulties of finding tenants who want to share with the teetotal Mormon sisters.Published July 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our agent from Sheen breaks a career record be completing a letting deal within just one day.Published July 2010
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Now first-timers can taste the candy
Only the Candy brothers could get away with flogging the most expensive “affordable” housing scheme in London and end up with a queue of buyers.Published July 2010
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Homes gossip
After hearing that her Chelsea neighbour recently sold their Victorian terrace house for a juicy £3.45 million, actress Elizabeth Hurley is tempted to sell her identical five-bedroom property down the road.Published July 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our agent fights off a wild hosepipe and destroys a vicious rodent but he can't stop the church bells ringing as he tries to snare a Grade II-listed sale.Published July 2010
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Homes gossip
Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has paid an estimated £3 million for a converted Guernsey farmhouse and American society beauty Meredith Ostrom has moved to Chelsea.Published June 2010
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Holiday homeowners get a tax relief
Homeowners who rent out a country cottage or seaside flat for extra income have won a Budget tax reprieve.Published June 2010
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord is in favour of tougher regulations for the letting-agent industry.Published June 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our agent from Clerkenwell starts the week with international clients, pulls on his blue booties - and makes sure he doesn't let the cat out.Published June 2010
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord tries to conduct business as usual next door to yet another crime scene.Published June 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our agent is set for a week off, but not before taking on the advertising world, a child in a house of antiques and a chain with a tight deadline.Published June 2010
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Bovis and Barclays guarantee mortgages
Leading house builder has teamed up with a high street bank to guarantee buyers’ mortgages in an attempt to boost property sales.Published June 2010
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Homes gossip
Chelsea & Fulham’s Green candidate, Julia Stephenson, is a winner in property - she has inherited a six-bedroom house with a wild-flower meadow near Guildford. And interior decorator Suzy Hoodless is selling her three-bedroom investment property near Kidlington, Oxfordshire.Published June 2010
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A new way to meet Britain's housing demand
All housing demands can be met by building on small infill sites of less than five acres and by upgrading existing properties, claims a professor.Published June 2010
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Homes gossip
Ronnie Wood put his five-bedroom Grade II-listed house on the market last year, but despite a recent price reduction of £1.375 million, he still has no takers.Published June 2010
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord bemoans the plight of Britain's hard-pressed buy-to-letters.Published June 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our agent rescues a stranded couple, gropes his way around a house with no electricity and saves a buyer with his foot stuck through a ceiling.Published June 2010
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Homes gossip
London letting agents are scrambling over themselves to find Steven Spielberg a rental property worthy of this legendary Hollywood film director.Published June 2010
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The accidental landlord
Victoria Whitlock points out why energy performance certificates have few fans.Published June 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
In world-famous, millionaires' Mayfair our agent is used to handling ruthless bidding wars, huge egos and champagne celebrations.Published June 2010
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£100 million revamp of Westminster
Westminster wants Brighton-style Lanes and a Thai market as part of the council's 15-year regeneration plan.Published June 2010
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Homes gossip
The Camerons can expect a useful windfall when they move into No 11 Downing Street as they can rent out their five-bedroom Edwardian home in North Kensington.Published June 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our valuations agent spots an unauthorized alteration to a Mayfair flat, uses a sewing kit to measure up and celebrates with a book-launch party.Published May 2010
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Love your street
The London Festival of Architecture, the biggest UK event of its kind, has launched a citywide competition to find the projects that have done most to improve the capital’s local streets and outdoor spaces.Published May 2010
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Homes gossip
Hollywood legend Dame Elizabeth Taylor, is reported to have begun house-hunting in Hampstead, where she spent her childhood.Published May 2010
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The accidental landlord
Our 'accidental landlord' vows to keep an eye out for the menace of dangerous tenants.Published May 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our estate agent from Knightsbridge refuses to disclose the name of one celebrity buyer. Meanwhile, he prays his daughters won't go punk.Published May 2010
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Homes gossip
Actor Nicholas Hoult is planning to buy his first home to celebrate his 21st birthday later this year - but first he's heading down under to film the latest Mad Max movie.Published May 2010
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London's going underground
Home-owners across the capital are going underground by the hundreds as planning applications for new basement extensions multiply in central London.Published May 2010
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The accidental landlord
Agatha Christie eat your heart out - you won't solve this one, says our Accidental Landlord.Published May 2010
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Our New Homes Awards winners revealed
The winners of this year’s London Evening Standard New Homes Awards have been revealed, judged by Evening Standard readers and property experts.Published May 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our agent sorts out a child covered in chocolate and seals a deal in a sauna, but then loses a sale because of a dodgy teenage cyclist.Published May 2010
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Homes gossip
Building work has already started on the Chelsea mansion that pharmaceuticals heiress Samantha Sackler recently bought for £26m from Jemima Khan.Published May 2010
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Boujis bar boss nets a £2m profit
Boujis bar-owner Matt Hermer has sold his Chelsea bachelor pad for a life with American heiress Marissa Anschutz.Published May 2010
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The Accidental Landlord
Victoria Whitlock tells teenagers to forget the degree – the big money’s in plumbing.Published May 2010
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Grand Designs Awards
TV presenter Kevin McCloud has hosted the fifth annual Grand Designs Awards, with Homes & Property presenting its own award for Product of the Year.Published May 2010
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The Accidental Landlord
Victoria Whitlock falls out with her letting agent over renewal fees.Published May 2010
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Homes gossip
Former Hollywood star Stephanie Beacham is selling the three-bedroom Moroccan riad that she converted from a ramshackle ruin five years ago.Published May 2010
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A Chelsea mansion for two
His and hers: Charles Saatchi and Nigella build an art gallery home with a kitchen attached in Chelsea.Published May 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our agent is kept busy during election week by an open house day, cash buyers and computer glitchesPublished May 2010
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Guy Ritchie's latest project
Film director Guy Ritchie plans to convert a listed Georgian house in London.Published May 2010
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The accidental landlord
Victoria Whitlock tries to keep calm as she hears about a stranger in her flat.Published April 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Sevenoaks agent kick-starts a chain, sells a mansion and gets multiple offers from London emigrés in search of places at Kent grammar schools.Published April 2010
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Homes gossip
Celebrity chef Aldo Zilli’s five-bedroom Hove weekend home has finally sold after more than nine months on the market.Published April 2010
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord discovers a letting agent who really isn't doing her any favours.Published April 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
A small dog with a big problem, a drama with a panic button, and enough homes for a football team make our agent's week a busy one.Published April 2010
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Bowl 'em over with a new flat at Lord's
A £400m redesign of the cricket mecca will include 350 new apartments to help finance the deal.Published April 2010
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Homes gossip
Fashion designer Savannah Miller (pictured, above right, with her sister Sienna) may have found her dream home near Cirencester, but she has yet to finish renovating it.Published April 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
A client abandons her Jimmy Choos in a mousetrap, a home - at nearly £1 million - sells in a day and our agent stages his own lock-inPublished April 2010
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The accidental landlord
Our agent tackles a Speakergate scandal and learns a very tough lesson.Published April 2010
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Homes gossip
A five-bedroom house is for sale in Streatham Hill - just a few doors away from where Naomi Campbell grew up.Published April 2010
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Hamspstead "mega mansion" rejected
'Stalinist' design by Prince Charles's favourite architect for Athlone House in Hampstead is out.Published April 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our agent discovers an economist with a pet parrot, two dogs with their own indoor swimming pool and a collection of vintage guitars.Published April 2010
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Homes gossip
Paul Merton has put his three-bedroom, clifftop home near Hastings on the market.Published April 2010
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The Accidental Landlord
Our accidental landlord pays a high price to keep her tenant happy.Published April 2010
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The Accidental Landlord
Our accidental landlord tries to find ways of keeping her meagre profits from the grasping hands of the taxman — before having an attack of conscience.Published April 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our agent gets locked in with a minor soap star, faces a complaint about a wandering naked tenant, while a short colleague scares a big dog.Published April 2010
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Skyscraper gets the chop
A skyscraper of 42 storeys, which conservationists claim would destroy views of iconic London landmarks including Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey and Battersea Power Station, has been refused planning permission.Published March 2010
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Homes gossip
Ruby Wax is leaving behind her Cape Town holiday home and will be keeping her Holland Park home as her main base.Published March 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our busy Canterbury agent falls for a fabulous new-build home, sings the praises of a perfect seller and discovers a kitchen to die for.Published March 2010
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The Accidental Landlord
Up a gumtree with no tenants - it's not always that easy to rent a property privately.Published March 2010
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Homes gossip
Local estate agents are hovering round a certain manor house in the Cotswolds as village gossips predict a sale following the break-up of its owners, Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes.Published March 2010
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Five tower blocks for the new 'Mayfair'
US embassy move sparks rush to build new riverside homes at Nine Elms in Battersea.Published March 2010
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The Accidental Landlord
Our "accidental landlord" advises a businesslike approach to letting - or there'll be trouble.Published March 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our agent in Barnes gets on the wrong side of a falling ceiling, solves the mystery of a dead squirrel and finds vintage porn in the basement.Published March 2010
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Homes gossip
Despite Paolo Nutini's success in London, he has opted to buy a large family house outside Glasgow.Published March 2010
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Tower to the people in Elephant and Castle
Tall and glamorous, The Elephant unveils its new homes for first-time buyers.Published March 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Our eager-beaver agent hopes a two-year-old's love of fish will swing a sale, gets into hot water over a deal and watches a winner take all.Published March 2010
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The accidental landlord
The accidental landlord Victoria Whitlock finds that Sky's the limit when one pushy tenant interrupts her day off.Published March 2010
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Homes gossip
Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson drives through a big property deal in Oxfordshire; while Master and Commander star Paul Bettany, who quit the UK for New York in the nineties, says it took him five years to cope with living away from London.Published March 2010
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Get to your Spanish home in two hours
New regular flights to the Balearics from City airport will help owners of holiday homes.Published March 2010
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The accidental landlord
Even on the slopes on a family skiing holiday, Victoria Whitlock finds there's no let-up from demanding tenants.Published March 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
A 96-year-old heading to the Costas for some sun, an old boyfriend lurking in a flat, and some DIY keep one Kennington agent busy.Published March 2010
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Homes gossip
Supermodel Daisy Lowe has finally abandoned Primrose Hill, the starry north London neighbourhood where she grew up. She has swapped her two-bedroom flat for a Holland Park house that she shares with her on-off boyfriend, singer Will Cameron.Published March 2010
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London buyers reveal wish-list for perfect family home
A mere three out of 10 London househunters end up with a property that matches their original wish-list.Published March 2010
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Homes gossip
Actress Kelly Brook’s former Sydenham love nest is for sale. She sold up in 2007 and now dots between her 15th-century Kent farmhouse near Lenham and her Los Angeles home with her latest beau, Wasps rugby hunk Danny Cipriani.Published February 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
One busy Fulham agent has buyers queuing up, while a pop star decides to sell and another deal seems on the point of collapse.Published February 2010
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Wrecks to riches with new DIY loans
Buyers can now get help to turn tatty flats into earners.Published February 2010
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Overseas buyers reveal favourite areas
Italians lead rush to buy London’s £2m-plus homes.Published February 2010
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Homes gossip
Hampstead estate agents are agog that comedian Ricky Gervais may be selling his Victorian semi off the High Street.Published February 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
A confused Russian, a clueless banker and a woman with chronic HIP problems tempt a Docklands agent to tattoo instructions on his forehead.Published February 2010
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Watch out, here come the taste police
A north London council bans plastic windows and bad paintwork.Published February 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
A soccer star stymied by the transfer window, a wife with no idea her home is up for sale and buyers flooding back keep one agent busy.Published February 2010
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Bargain lots – if you’re quick
The first of the spring auctions offer homes for every budget.Published February 2010
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Homes gossip
Screen nymphomaniac Kim Cattrall, here to star in Noël Coward’s comedy Private Lives, has rejected the producers’ offer to stay in a hotel or serviced apartment and is living in a London mews house.Published February 2010
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You be the judge at our New Homes Awards
Be one of 20 readers' judges in this year's London Evening Standard New Homes Awards.Published February 2010
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Georgian gem needs TLC
A four-storey Georgian house in historic Cable Street on the edge of the City is being sold for the first time in 40 years - but needs total renovation.Published February 2010
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Homes gossip
Loved-up Liz Hurley and Arun Nayar have been inspecting run-down maharajas’ palaces and havelis (mansions) in Rajasthan.Published February 2010
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Newbury Racecourse: 1,500 new homes approved
Now is your chance to back a winner and invest in one of the grandstand apartments at Newbury Racecourse.Published February 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Sending squatters on their way, writing off a potential client’s car and stumbling across a ménage à trois liven up an agent’s week in Fulham.Published February 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Franco-German relations, avoiding 'The Beast' in the bedroom and unwanted water features keep Chelsea agent's phone off the hook.Published February 2010
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Homes gossip
Geordie beauty Donna Air, the former girlfriend of zoo-keeping property tycoon Damian Aspinall, has begun house-hunting with a £1.5 million budget.Published January 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
Clients brighten up January with a big sale; an old gin factory brings in some fizz, and it's open house in Primrose Hill for one busy Camden agent.Published January 2010
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2010 Grand Designs Awards
Homes & Property, with Kevin McCloud, launches the search for this year's Grand Design Award winners.Published January 2010
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Homes gossip
Actress Eva Green swans between swanky homes in Paris and Primrose Hill. But until he recently moved to London, her boyfriend, Kiwi-born Lord of the Rings star Marton Csokas, inconveniently lived Down Under.Published January 2010
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The great docklands fire sale
Hundreds of never-lived-in new apartments — all failed completions in the same Docklands development — are to be sold at 40 per cent less than their original owners paid for them two years ago.Published January 2010
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Homes gossip
Formula One heiress Petra Ecclestone says her Grade-II-listed white-stucco house in stately Eaton Square is not for her, but for her dogs. While art heiress Paloma Picasso is selling her three-bedroom Cheyne Walk home overlooking the Thames for £6.5 million.Published January 2010
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The snow triggers record demand for London crash pads
Thousands of fed-up commuters stampede to buy homes in central London, bringing a welcome New Year boost to the capital's property market.Published January 2010
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Diary of an estate agent
A ceiling collapses at the valuation, journos rent a flat in an ideal spot for eyeing the great and the good and a Turner-nominated artist's on the move.Published December 2009
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Homes gossip
Award-winning actress Keira Knightley has bought a French holiday villa near the medieval town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. And even better news: her pal Sienna Miller is coming home after her stint on Broadway.Published December 2009
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The fast track to a bargain buy
From Monday 14 December, Kent commuters will get home in half the time with the new Southeastern super-fast train service.Published December 2009
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‘Socialist Eton’ sells its playing fields
State-run Holland Park School is selling its playing fields for luxury housing. The likely buyer is London’s richest landlord.Published December 2009
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Diary of an estate agent
Buyer and seller discover they are old school pals, a garden square finds a family and a cute little dog becomes a secret weapon in the sales war.Published December 2009
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Homes gossip
Pop idol Robbie Williams is on the brink of selling Compton Bassett House, the 18th-century Wiltshire mansion he bought “on impulse” 12 months ago for £8.5 million.Published December 2009
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Homes gossip
Comedian Ben Elton may be going to live in Australia but he is not selling his £4 million London home, and Canadian singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright has been looking for art treasures to furnish her new Brooklyn home.Published November 2009
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Buy yourself a Spanish bargain in the December property auctions
More than 60 new, ready-to-move-into homes, some with no reserve price, are being offered for sale in central London on 13 December by house builders hit by Spain’s spectacular property crash.Published November 2009
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Diary of an estate agent
Cherry-picking the best deal for a vendor, buying a washing machine to clinch a sale and letting sleeping dogs lie fill a Kensington agent’s week.Published November 2009
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Homes gossip: new Dr Who seeks time and space in Belsize Park
Unknown actor Matt Smith, who has landed BBC1's coveted Dr Who role, is already planning to spend part of his future salary on a two-bedroom flat in North London.Published November 2009
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It's bin and gone in Georgian Hackney
A street clean-up scheme that has removed wheelie bins and planted new trees has transformed a row of Georgian houses in Hackney.Published November 2009
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Diary of an estate agent
Sealed-bid wars, tempests and floods may all be in a day's work for one Belgravia agent. But when a lift got stuck it was a job for firefighters.Published November 2009
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Diary of an estate agent
A multi-million-pound pitch, sealed bids on a friend’s property and a footballer aiming to net a family home get our Fulham agent in a spin.Published November 2009
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Homes gossip
Former Eastenders star Martine McCutcheon is currently renting a Thameside property in Battersea with her boyfriend Jack McManus.Published November 2009
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Regency victory for passionate Londoners
Regeneration was at the heart of this year's Georgian Awards, with prizes for Whitechapel houses.Published November 2009
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Diary of an estate agent
Our Chelsea agent is suddenly fighting off foreign buyers as luxury London begins to look cheap. But the British are fighting for places, too.Published November 2009
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Homes gossip
Pete Townshend's ex-wife has sold Tennyson House, the Twickenham mansion with studio cottage where most of The Who's hits were composed, and the Stings have decided to head to New York for a couple of years.Published November 2009
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King Henry's honeymoon haunt on the Isle of Sheppey is saved
King Henry VIII's abandoned Tudor love nest can be yours for £2 million.Published November 2009
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Homes gossip
TV's hottest new star, Naomie Harris, is torn between Britain and Hollywood; and anyone hunting for a four-bedroom house in Newick, East Sussex, could end up with Piers Morgan as a neighbour.Published October 2009
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Help us save our Faulty Towers
Duke's second son sells the family silver to save his Gothic pile.Published October 2009
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Homes gossip
Prince Harry's squeeze Chelsy Davy has just moved into a two-bedroom Belgravia flat in a pristine Eaton Place property.Published October 2009
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London scoops Stirling prizes
Capital wins the best new building and cleverest new house.Published October 2009
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Homes gossip
Tax-haven Jersey scores with former England rugby scrum-half Kyran Bracken.Published October 2009
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Homes go on sale at former air base in Norfolk
Hundreds of good-value houses go on sale at a famous Battle of Britain air base.Published October 2009
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Homes gossip
Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal and her husband Peter Sarsgaard have changed their minds about living in London and have opted for a holiday home in Nova Scotia.Published October 2009
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Homes gossip
Singer Peter Andre is thinking big and has his eye on Olympic Heights near Brighton’s select Withdean, where a six-bedroom house with indoor swimming pool, gym and cinema, costs £3.5 million.Published September 2009
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Best-ever month for home sales
London house prices climb as demand outstrips supply.Published September 2009
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Game of two halves (and a water feature)
Gunners’ sacred pitch becomes London’s newest garden square.Published September 2009
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Homes gossip
Former EastEnders star Charlotte Avery is selling her four-bedroom Victorian terrace house in North Kensington and moving to the country.Published September 2009
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Homes gossip
Luvved-up couple Denise van Outen and Lee Mead have begun hunting for a north London pad around Belsize Park and Primrose Hill.Published September 2009
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A rubbish idea gets results
Thousands of Londoners have been excluded from kerbside recycling because they live in "awkward" flats. Now a west London council appears to have solved the problem that has stumped local authorities across the capital for years.Published September 2009
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Homes gossip
Jonathan Shalit, the showbiz magnate who represents Myleene Klass, and discovered Welsh soprano Charlotte Church, is also shrewd at choosing property.Published September 2009
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The autumn auctions kick off
The autumn property auction sales feature a huge variety of properties up for grabs - including a football stadium.Published September 2009
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Homes gossip
If you fancy following in the long strides of Olympic gold medal sprinter Usain Bolt, the West Drayton penthouse that he recently occupied is up for sale.Published September 2009
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New station for SW6
The long-awaited new station at Imperial Wharf brings good investment opportunities for Fulham homebuyers.Published September 2009
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Homes gossip
Patsy Kensit's fourth husband, Jeremy Healy has kept his Kings Cross bachelor pad, and supermodel Lily Cole will be allocated a campus room by a secret ballot at King's College in Cambridge.Published August 2009
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Low-cost housing schemes still confuse London buyers
Three out of four first-time buyers in London are “bamboozled” by the government’s low-cost housing schemes.Published August 2009
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Homes gossip
Lark Rise to Candleford actress Olivia Grant has moved to buzzy Chelsea, and former England striker Robbie Fowler has failed to sell his Vale of Glamorgan home after spending a fortune on renovations.Published August 2009
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Modern eco-homes can save money
One London council proves green homes save money - at a price.Published August 2009
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It’s a helluva trip for our visitors
England’s answer to Versailles has a spectacular new garden, now open to the public for the summer.Published August 2009
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Homes gossip
Kylie Minogue has bought a holiday home in a Spanish resort favoured by boyfriend Andres Segura and his family, and one of Sir Elton John's former luxury homes at Chelsea Harbour is for sale with a hefty price tag.Published August 2009
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Luxury rentals in London are back on top
Rich tourists save on London hotel bills by renting at £12,000 a week.Published August 2009
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Homes gossip
Royal equestrienne Zara Phillips has moved into her first home in Cheltenham and Graham Norton is house-hunting for a weekend retreat with sea views in Hastings.Published August 2009
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Homes gossip
Swansea-born Dr Who and Torchwood scriptwriter Russell T Davies has moved to Hollywood and actor Dominic Cooper has begun flat-hunting for his first home in Greenwich.Published July 2009
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An empty home is 'the worst neighbour'
Greenwich council threatens to force the sale of empty property.Published July 2009
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Homes gossip
‘Posher than Posh’ Sophie Ellis Bextor moves closer to her mum and Tom Jones has changed his mind about leaving Los Angeles and returning to live in Britain.Published July 2009
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Squatters help with viewings of Old Vicarage
Squatters are helping with viewings of a Victorian vicarage in Islington ahead of the Savills summer auction next week.Published July 2009
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Homes gossip
Mummy Madonna sells up in London, and actor Jude Law plans to buy in Cuba.Published July 2009
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Eurostar ski breaks: buy now to avoid missing out
Eurostar fights the recession with cheap trains to ski resorts.Published July 2009
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Homes gossip
England and Lancashire fast bowler, James Anderson, has been bowled over by the fashionable squares in Notting Hill.Published July 2009
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Grow your own - in my back yard
It's the perfect partnership. You supply the garden, they do all the work.Published July 2009
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Homes gossip
David and Victoria Beckham have begun house-hunting in central London so that their three sons, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, can attend private day schools.Published July 2009
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Royal Docks wins first Olympic gold
Hundreds of homes and a new community will be built next to the Thames Barrier in Docklands, ahead of 2012.Published July 2009
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There’s something horrible in the attic
Easy loft-extension rules turn into bitter planning rows.Published June 2009
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Homes gossip
Lastminute.com founder Martha Lane Fox has spent an estimated £9 million on a Georgian family home in Marylebone - can we soon expect wedding bells? And Chelsea football star Andriy Shevchenko is selling his Regency-style Wentworth Estate home for £10 million.Published June 2009
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Homes gossip
Piers Morgan has spent £4 million on buying a five-bedroom house in Kensington from former Tory MP George Walden, father of Morgan's journalist girlfriend, Celia Walden.Published June 2009
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Boats, bats and boardwalks
London’s ‘last’ great canal basin is to get a makeover.Published June 2009
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House builders think it's over
Capital's home-buyers told their investment is guaranteed with new 'price promise' deals.Published June 2009
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Homes gossip
PR legend Lynne Franks has counted Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones among her star-studded neighbours in Majorca, but has had to snip the asking price for her sprawling villa.Published June 2009
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Give home-owners an Olympics bonus
Campaigners call for Londoners to get a tax break if they let their homes during the Games.Published June 2009
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Homes gossip
Mick Jagger’s 6ft 4ins girlfriend, L’Wren Scott, has finally reduced the price of her Los Angeles bachelor-pad.Published June 2009
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New homes catch the tide
British Waterways plans to build floating apartment blocks for London’s waterways.Published May 2009
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Homes gossip
Hollywood star Jack Black is renting a six-bedroom house in Chelsea while he's in town to star in satirical film, Gulliver's Travels; and Welsh golf hero Ian Woosnam had reduced the price of his Georgian house on Jersey by £1.5 million.Published May 2009
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Homes gossip
Seventies heart-throb Bryan Ferry has rented a newly refurbished two-bedroom Victorian artists’ studio in Chelsea’s arty Glebe Place; and TV chef Aiden Byrne has sold his home in Chiswick and bought a house in Lymm, near Manchester.Published May 2009
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Car-free living speeds ahead
Cars are being banned from many new-homes schemes across London, creating car-free communities.Published May 2009
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Homes gossip
TV presenter Sofie Allsopp, Kirstie's kid sister, has swapped her garden flat in Shepherd's Bush for a Georgian house in Edinburgh.Published May 2009
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Tax bombshell for UK holiday home owners
A tax on holiday homes will penalise owners and damage the UK tourist trade.Published May 2009
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Homes gossip
Agent Provocateur model Daisy Lowe has followed the fashionista exodus from New York to Brooklyn, where she is renting a two-bedroom loft apartment.Published May 2009
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Grand Designs awards
Wacky, bold and even useful design won awards at Grand Designs.Published May 2009
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London's hidden new homes
A “Hidden Homes” scheme pioneered by Wandsworth council could create up to 10,000 new houses for the capital.Published May 2009
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Swap shop
A three-bedroom cottage in five-acre grounds in East Sussex; and a recently renovated Cotswold gem.Published April 2009
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Homes gossip
Ella Edmondson, daughter of comedians Jennifer Saunders and Ade Edmondson, has restored a derelict Dartmoor cottage; and the Plaza Hotel's famous presidential suite in New York is up for sale.Published April 2009
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Out with the poor, in with the rich
Other councils are watching as north London borough prepares to offer its 500 best council houses to top-earning private tenants.Published April 2009
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Swap shop
18th century Church Cottage in Suffolk’s Earl Soham; and a 16th century rural home close to Brittany’s Emerald Coast.Published April 2009