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.
Chelsea Flower Show 2013: the highlights
We highlight the best of this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens, with modern British designs among the gold medal winners featuring exuberant sculptures and inspiring planting ideas for Londoners.
Find a rated tradesman
Want to add value to your property, make your house a home, or sell your place fast? With 1,000s of tradesmen nationwide, rated and recommended by previous customers, this is the smart way to find a reputable tradesman.
Buy of the week: Putney Hill, SW15
This glossy new apartment just off Putney Hill has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a bright open-plan reception space with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular skyline views.
Out of town: Wigginton, Oxfordshire
This three-bedroom Grade II-listed thatch in the pretty village of Wigginton, near Banbury, is a tempting package of beams, wood burners and cottage gardens.
Life-changer: Tiverton, Devon
A five-bedroom house set in a valley at Cheriton Fitzpaine, Tiverton, surrounded by farmland and sweeping gardens, with B&B potential and a garage block ripe for conversion.
East Grinstead spotlight
East Grinstead in West Sussex is 30 miles south of the capital in the High Weald. The town's exclusive gated estates attract celebrity home buyers such as Tom Cruise, while London families are drawn to the area's good mix of period homes and modern flats.-
Buy of the week: Putney Hill, SW15
This glossy new apartment just off Putney Hill has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a bright open-plan reception space with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular skyline views. -
Out of town: Wigginton, Oxfordshire
This three-bedroom Grade II-listed thatch in the pretty village of Wigginton, near Banbury, is a tempting package of beams, wood burners and cottage gardens. -
Life-changer: Tiverton, Devon
A five-bedroom house set in a valley at Cheriton Fitzpaine, Tiverton, surrounded by farmland and sweeping gardens, with B&B potential and a garage block ripe for conversion.
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Hot homes: in the City
By Kristy Gray
The Square Mile — one of the world’s leading financial and commercial districts — is quickly becoming a hot residential address. Exciting new designer apartments are being integrated into this character-filled historic area with its cobbled lanes and elegant listed buildings, many of which are being returned to homes and much sought after lateral apartments. Its chic bistros, bars and shops also serve a growing local community who enjoy its fabulous commute-free central location and the promise of quiet weekends.
We take a property tour within the City’s ancient boundaries to discover walk-to-work designer homes and handy pieds-à-terre.
Temple Avenue, EC4
£895,000: two-bedroom apartment at Temple House, Temple Avenue, EC2
A penthouse apartment in a grand mansion building with a day porter, moments from Fleet Street. The reception room has double doors leading to a terrace with views of the river and the master bedroom is en suite.
£895,000: two-bedroom apartment at Temple House, Temple Avenue, EC2
A penthouse apartment in a grand mansion building with a day porter, moments from Fleet Street. The reception room has double doors leading to a terrace with views of the river and the master bedroom is en suite.
Fetter Lane, EC4
£995,000: two-bedroom penthouse at Clifford's Inn, Fetter Lane, EC4
A penthouse apartment on the eighth and ninth floors of a popular residential block close to Fleet Street and Chancery Lane. On the top floor, a spacious reception/dining room and open-plan kitchen leads to an impressive 400sq ft roof terrace with views of The Shard, St Paul's and The London Eye.
£995,000: two-bedroom penthouse at Clifford's Inn, Fetter Lane, EC4
A penthouse apartment on the eighth and ninth floors of a popular residential block close to Fleet Street and Chancery Lane. On the top floor, a spacious reception/dining room and open-plan kitchen leads to an impressive 400sq ft roof terrace with views of The Shard, St Paul's and The London Eye.
Queen's Quay, EC4
£375,000: one-bedroom flat at Queen's Quay, Upper Thames Street, EC4V
A 425sq ft apartment on the second floor of Queen's Quay, a popular riverside development with a lift and concierge - perfectly located for those working in the Square Mile.
£375,000: one-bedroom flat at Queen's Quay, Upper Thames Street, EC4V
A 425sq ft apartment on the second floor of Queen's Quay, a popular riverside development with a lift and concierge - perfectly located for those working in the Square Mile.
Cloak Lane, EC4
£574,950: one-bedroom flat near Cloak Lane, EC4
A 654sq ft apartment within a historic listed building in the heart of the Square Mile. This boutique development was originally built as a school in 1832 by Mercers and now houses eight apartments, all just moments from London's famous City landmarks.
£574,950: one-bedroom flat near Cloak Lane, EC4
A 654sq ft apartment within a historic listed building in the heart of the Square Mile. This boutique development was originally built as a school in 1832 by Mercers and now houses eight apartments, all just moments from London's famous City landmarks.
Barbican estate, EC2
£1.4 million: three-bedroom apartment at the Barbican, EC2
This rarely available two- to three-bedroom apartment is the largest single level flat within the Barbican estate, with 1,299sq ft of living space. It has a wraparound balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, views over the Piazza and resident gardens, underfloor heating throughout.
£1.4 million: three-bedroom apartment at the Barbican, EC2
This rarely available two- to three-bedroom apartment is the largest single level flat within the Barbican estate, with 1,299sq ft of living space. It has a wraparound balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, views over the Piazza and resident gardens, underfloor heating throughout.
The Heron, EC2
£525,000: a studio apartment at The Heron, Moor Lane, EC2
A bijou studio apartment in a luxury new development in the City, due for completion in 2013. The apartment offers a living area with a hi-spec open-plan kitchen, a bed area that folds away to create a dining area and residents also have use of a private rooftop members club and gym.
£525,000: a studio apartment at The Heron, Moor Lane, EC2
A bijou studio apartment in a luxury new development in the City, due for completion in 2013. The apartment offers a living area with a hi-spec open-plan kitchen, a bed area that folds away to create a dining area and residents also have use of a private rooftop members club and gym.
Minories, EC3
£399,950: one-bedroom flat at Prospero House, 50 Minories, EC3
This one-bedroom corner apartment on the first floor of a popular building on the eastern edge of the Square Mile has air conditioning in the reception room and bedroom, and the bathroom has underfloor heating.
£399,950: one-bedroom flat at Prospero House, 50 Minories, EC3
This one-bedroom corner apartment on the first floor of a popular building on the eastern edge of the Square Mile has air conditioning in the reception room and bedroom, and the bathroom has underfloor heating.
Batholomew Close, EC1
£675,000: two-bedroom apartment Bartholomew Close, EC1
This brand new apartment is on the ground and lower ground floors of a small development within a former office building in the West Smithfield area of the City. The hi-spec interior features include whole-house ventilation system, integrated speakers, oak flooring, and a granite worktop in the kitchen.
£675,000: two-bedroom apartment Bartholomew Close, EC1
This brand new apartment is on the ground and lower ground floors of a small development within a former office building in the West Smithfield area of the City. The hi-spec interior features include whole-house ventilation system, integrated speakers, oak flooring, and a granite worktop in the kitchen.
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New homes awards 2013
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First Olympic village homes up for rent
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Property search: budget under £450,000
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