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
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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
Hot homes: fabulous kitchens
By Kristy Gray
The kitchen is the deal breaker for home buyers. The size, layout, light and the design of this pivotal room are crucial. While a kitchen renovation may give a buyer the room they want it can be expensive and disruptive, so many prefer to find a home with a dream kitchen already installed.We take a property tour and find a mix of modern, hi-tech kitchens packed with the latest gadgets and appliances, bistro-style breakfast bars, country-style kitchen/diners and side-return extensions that have completely opened up this much-loved part of our homes.
Richmond, TW9
£899,950: three-bedroom house in Thompson Avenue, Richmond, TW9
This new-build house has been architect-designed to make the most of the stunning gardens and courtyards surrounding the property. The spacious, open-plan reception room/kitchen has plenty of natural light and doors lead to the main garden with views over and down into the lower ground floor courtyard.
£899,950: three-bedroom house in Thompson Avenue, Richmond, TW9
This new-build house has been architect-designed to make the most of the stunning gardens and courtyards surrounding the property. The spacious, open-plan reception room/kitchen has plenty of natural light and doors lead to the main garden with views over and down into the lower ground floor courtyard.
Fulham, SW6
£835,000: two-bedroom flat in Bovingdon Road, Fulham SW6
A recently refurbished two-bedroom flat on the ground and lower ground floors, with an open kitchen/dining room leading to a patio garden at the rear of the flat. Bovingdon Road forms part of the Peterborough Estate just south of New King's Road.
£835,000: two-bedroom flat in Bovingdon Road, Fulham SW6
A recently refurbished two-bedroom flat on the ground and lower ground floors, with an open kitchen/dining room leading to a patio garden at the rear of the flat. Bovingdon Road forms part of the Peterborough Estate just south of New King's Road.
Ealing, W5
£1,999,950: four-bedroom house in Rotherwick Hill, W5
Stylish rear bi-folding doors and low level lighting in the open-plan reception room/kitchen create an electric ambience - and open out to a partly-decked garden. The four bedrooms are on the upper floors.
£1,999,950: four-bedroom house in Rotherwick Hill, W5
Stylish rear bi-folding doors and low level lighting in the open-plan reception room/kitchen create an electric ambience - and open out to a partly-decked garden. The four bedrooms are on the upper floors.
Hampton, TW12
£1.5 million: four-bedroom house in Thames Street, Hampton, TW12
This kitchen/breakfast room was recently renovated by the current owners to include an Electric AGA, track lighting and new tiles, all adding country-style charm. The kitchen also leads directly onto a sizeable garden.
£1.5 million: four-bedroom house in Thames Street, Hampton, TW12
This kitchen/breakfast room was recently renovated by the current owners to include an Electric AGA, track lighting and new tiles, all adding country-style charm. The kitchen also leads directly onto a sizeable garden.
Fulham, SW6
£1.395 million: four-bedroom house in Halford Road, Fulham SW6
A terrace house with an open-plan layout on the ground floor. The kitchen/dining room has been created by extending the side return. Upstairs there are three bedrooms as well as the master bedroom suite taking up the entire top floor.
£1.395 million: four-bedroom house in Halford Road, Fulham SW6
A terrace house with an open-plan layout on the ground floor. The kitchen/dining room has been created by extending the side return. Upstairs there are three bedrooms as well as the master bedroom suite taking up the entire top floor.
Battersea, SW11
£595,000: two-bedroom flat at Lurline Gardens, SW11
This Batterea flat has been extended into the garden and side return to create a large reception/dining area, open-plan to a modern kitchen which has access to a pretty decked garden.
£595,000: two-bedroom flat at Lurline Gardens, SW11
This Batterea flat has been extended into the garden and side return to create a large reception/dining area, open-plan to a modern kitchen which has access to a pretty decked garden.
Angel, N1
£1.295 million: three-bedroom house in Linton Street, N1
A period town house set within the Arlington Conservation Area with a rear two-storey extension. Downstairs, the large kitchen/diner has steps leading up into a walled garden. On the first floor is the master bedroom and bathroom and on the top floor are two further bedrooms and a bathroom.
£1.295 million: three-bedroom house in Linton Street, N1
A period town house set within the Arlington Conservation Area with a rear two-storey extension. Downstairs, the large kitchen/diner has steps leading up into a walled garden. On the first floor is the master bedroom and bathroom and on the top floor are two further bedrooms and a bathroom.
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First Olympic village homes up for rent
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