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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Design news: iCatching extras
Whether you have a new iPad, iPad Mini or iPhone, here's how to accessorise around the home. By Caramel Quin
1. Zaggkeys Pro
An aluminium keyboard that attaches magnetically to an iPad to convert it into a laptop for easy typing, and which protects its display when not in use. Best of all, it connects wirelessly with Bluetooth so despite Apple recently changing to a new-size connector, it works fine with iPads 2, 3 or 4; £90. Visit zagg.com
An aluminium keyboard that attaches magnetically to an iPad to convert it into a laptop for easy typing, and which protects its display when not in use. Best of all, it connects wirelessly with Bluetooth so despite Apple recently changing to a new-size connector, it works fine with iPads 2, 3 or 4; £90. Visit zagg.com
2. Flos d'e Light by Philippe Starck
A desk lamp with a difference: charge your iPad, iPhone or iPod by popping it on the top. And the energy-efficient LED lamp's elegant polished chrome lines aren't spoiled by buttons: simply touch the side of the lamp to turn it on/off or to dim, £260. Note: if you have the new Apple connector, you'll need an adaptor. Visit thelollipopshoppe.co.uk
A desk lamp with a difference: charge your iPad, iPhone or iPod by popping it on the top. And the energy-efficient LED lamp's elegant polished chrome lines aren't spoiled by buttons: simply touch the side of the lamp to turn it on/off or to dim, £260. Note: if you have the new Apple connector, you'll need an adaptor. Visit thelollipopshoppe.co.uk
3. CBS Dual Flo
Designed by CBS for Herman Miller, this clever stand lifts both your computer monitor and iPad (or other tablet) from the desk, clearing clutter and hiding cables. You can tilt and rotate to find the most ergonomic position, while a free app lets you use the iPad as a second screen, perfect for multitasking homeworkers; £276. Visit colebrookbossonsaunders.co.uk
Designed by CBS for Herman Miller, this clever stand lifts both your computer monitor and iPad (or other tablet) from the desk, clearing clutter and hiding cables. You can tilt and rotate to find the most ergonomic position, while a free app lets you use the iPad as a second screen, perfect for multitasking homeworkers; £276. Visit colebrookbossonsaunders.co.uk
4. Philips Fidelio Soundsphere
These speakers have built-in AirPlay for streaming music directly from your iPad or iPhone. No need to dock your gadget — the music is sent wirelessly. They sound and look stunning; £636 in black lacquer, or £999 in this limitededition natural wood look that is exclusive to John Lewis. Visit johnlewis.com
These speakers have built-in AirPlay for streaming music directly from your iPad or iPhone. No need to dock your gadget — the music is sent wirelessly. They sound and look stunning; £636 in black lacquer, or £999 in this limitededition natural wood look that is exclusive to John Lewis. Visit johnlewis.com
5. Aukward
Eye-catching iPad cases, handmade in Britain using traditional materials and bookbinding techniques, and each one unique, will disguise and protect your tablet. The iPad automatically wakes when you open the case and sleeps when you close it, conserving battery life; £69 in buckram, £119 in fabric (pictured), £149 in leather. Visit aukward.com
Eye-catching iPad cases, handmade in Britain using traditional materials and bookbinding techniques, and each one unique, will disguise and protect your tablet. The iPad automatically wakes when you open the case and sleeps when you close it, conserving battery life; £69 in buckram, £119 in fabric (pictured), £149 in leather. Visit aukward.com
6. Scanmat Topbrewer
This minimal machine dispenses just about every drink imaginable — from flat white to macchiato, and from cold milk to carbonated water. Everything's hidden, so all you see is a single tap. It is controlled via your iPhone and Bluetooth, or an iPad that is built into the counter top. Isn't that clever? But, from £5,995, it's not cheap. Visit scanomat.co.uk
This minimal machine dispenses just about every drink imaginable — from flat white to macchiato, and from cold milk to carbonated water. Everything's hidden, so all you see is a single tap. It is controlled via your iPhone and Bluetooth, or an iPad that is built into the counter top. Isn't that clever? But, from £5,995, it's not cheap. Visit scanomat.co.uk
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