New homes in London's Zone 1 on a Zone 2 budget
Our exclusive research shows a "price wall" formed by the Northern line, with property values to the east less than half those in the west. We reveal the emerging lower-value districts in Zone 1 for buyers on a Zone 2 budget.
Embassy exodus returns acres of central London to its residents
As the embassies exit Mayfair and Marylebone, their former bases will free up stunning family homes. While the move of many embassies to Nine Elms at Vauxhall is creating a new residential quarter including thousands of new apartments.
Oxford spotlight
The small city of Oxford is famous for its university and honeyed stone architecture, but its huge range of property - from affordable new homes to luxurious Victorian houses - and one hour commute to London, are big attractions to home buyers.
Brighton spotlight
The East Sussex city of Brighton and Hove offers its residents the best of both worlds: a relaxed life at one end of the line within an hour's commute of London, and a good mix of Regency terrace houses, seafront apartments and family homes.
Clerkenwell Design Week 2013
Discover one of London's most creative neighbourhoods at this year's Clerkenwell Design Week. This three-day event showcases the hottest trends in design, architecture and cutting-edge furniture.
Find a rated tradesman
Want to add value to your property, make your house a home, or sell your place fast? With 1,000s of tradesmen nationwide, rated and recommended by previous customers, this is the smart way to find a reputable tradesman.
Buy of the week: Putney Hill, SW15
This glossy new apartment just off Putney Hill has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a bright open-plan reception space with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular skyline views.
Out of town: Wigginton, Oxfordshire
This three-bedroom Grade II-listed thatch in the pretty village of Wigginton, near Banbury, is a tempting package of beams, wood burners and cottage gardens.
Life-changer: Tiverton, Devon
A five-bedroom house set in a valley at Cheriton Fitzpaine, Tiverton, surrounded by farmland and sweeping gardens, with B&B potential and a garage block ripe for conversion.
East Grinstead spotlight
East Grinstead in West Sussex is 30 miles south of the capital in the High Weald. The town's exclusive gated estates attract celebrity home buyers such as Tom Cruise, while London families are drawn to the area's good mix of period homes and modern flats.-
Buy of the week: Putney Hill, SW15
This glossy new apartment just off Putney Hill has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a bright open-plan reception space with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular skyline views. -
Out of town: Wigginton, Oxfordshire
This three-bedroom Grade II-listed thatch in the pretty village of Wigginton, near Banbury, is a tempting package of beams, wood burners and cottage gardens. -
Life-changer: Tiverton, Devon
A five-bedroom house set in a valley at Cheriton Fitzpaine, Tiverton, surrounded by farmland and sweeping gardens, with B&B potential and a garage block ripe for conversion.
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Jasper Conran: my design London
Jasper Conran, designer and CEO of The Conran Shop, is a champion of cutting-edge British design. Here he reveals his favourite London-based designers, interiors pieces and fabric shops - and shares his top tips for transforming a room.
Designs that are built to last
Avoid becoming part of the "throwaway culture" and buy high-quality furniture and appliances that are built to last - or at least come with a long guarantee. We find some of the best buys, from sturdy sofas to robust washing machines and vacuum cleaners.Exciting retail in museum shops
Museum shops are full of inspiring designs for your homes - from limited-edition chairs and bed linen, to kitchenware and designer rugs. We take a look at London's top museums to discover what their shops have to offer.Design trends: cork
Cork is the latest eco-friendly homeware trend, with everything from lights and stools to kitchenware and storage being made from this tactile material.Steal the style: No 11 Pimlico Road
No 11 Pimlico Road oozes elegance. The Belgravia restaurant's great use of pattern, tile, marble and timber makes for an understated but vibrant look. We go shopping to find out how to replicate this eclectic look at home.Children's rooms: good bedroom design
Technology helps with the homework but can starve a child's imagination. We discover how good bedroom design can encourage young minds to spend as much time with their imaginations as they do with their iPads.Design trends: tropical
Tropical is a popular trend this spring and there's plenty of jungle-themed homeware items in the shops, from exotic cushions and kitchenware to wallpaper decorated with birds and insects.Five hot interiors trends for spring
From the catwalk and the red carpet come the hottest looks for spring. Trends including stripes and zigzags, neon, and mixed patterns are set to take over furnishings that will revamp your home.Design trends: LED lighting
The latest energy-saving LED lights are bright, flicker-free and versatile. We take a look at some of the most eye-catching ways to light up your home, from illuminated shelves to subtle LED downlights.
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Save 10 per cent on classic V&A planter sets; 20 per cent off Egyptian cotton sheets; and huge discounts on contemporary sofas, striking garden statues and elegant hand-carved chairs.
Bargain news
Add some colour to your home with Aztec print lamps; get up to 30 percent off luxurious upholstered sofas; receive a 50 per cent discount on comfy mattress toppers; and get made-to-measure storage for your home.Design trends
Design trends: dazzling stripes, cubes and zigzags
A new wave of optical-art is brightening up London homes. Add fun graphic style statements with eye-bending effects including stripes, cubes and herringbone zigzag to walls, floors and living spaces.
Our design London: design duo Eley Kishimoto
Design duo Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto, masters of bold graphic prints and patterns, have collaborated with big international brands such as Uniqlo and Louis Vuitton. Here they reveal some of their favourite London designers and secret shops.More your home & garden
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Mary Berry's chocolate brownies
Mary Berry shares her decadent - and easy - chocolate brownie recipe, with a hint of coffee and the crunch of chopped walnuts.
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Perfect extensions
Londoners planning to extend their homes should follow a simple golden rule: go for quality, not grandeur.
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Chelsea Fringe 2013
The eccentric Chelsea Fringe garden festival is set to take over the streets of London this month. For three weeks the city will be host to almost 200 events, including 'edible high roads', garden cocktails and wildflowers on the Tube.
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Chelsea Fringe Festival: what's on this week (May 24-29)
Pattie Barron highlights what's on at the Chelsea Fringe Festival this week, from the edible wildflower meadow at Broadgate and urban bird watching to a guerilla gardening tour of Elephant & Castle.
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Jasper Conran: my design London
Jasper Conran, designer and CEO of The Conran Shop, is a champion of cutting-edge British design. Here he reveals his favourite London-based designers, interiors pieces and fabric shops - and shares his top tips for transforming a room.
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Bargain news
Save 10 per cent on classic V&A planter sets; 20 per cent off Egyptian cotton sheets; and huge discounts on contemporary sofas, striking garden statues and elegant hand-carved chairs.
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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.
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Mission possible: our Cornish home
It wasn't all plain sailing when a London family set out to turn a derelict building in a glorious Cornish location into a modern waterside home.
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