French chateau for commuters: inside the 14-bedroom mansion just 90 minutes from London at auction for the less than the price of a flat in the capital
A romantic French retreat can be yours for less than the price of an average London apartment.
Month: September 2019
Value-adding redesign: East End rental flat totally transformed by striking staircase, sliding doors and clever zoning
This shabby Stepney flat is now a sleek, light-filled home in cool colours — until it comes to the terrace.
How to get the most from a small garden: Chelsea Flower Show medal-winner Jonathan Snow's top five tips for tiny outdoor spaces
Alex Mitchell visits a Chelsea winner’s compact family garden in Battersea.
Designers to watch: what we saw at this year's iconic design events in Paris and London
As the last of three iconic design events pack up and designers return home, we’ve chosen our pick of the new and established brands to watch out for next year and beyond.
Commuting to Euston: the best villages for good-value homes, rolling countryside and easy access to major train hubs
Fast trains, heading north out of London Euston, open up villages with large family homes at comparatively affordable prices.
Living in Forest Hill: area guide to homes, schools and transport
Independent shops and cafés followed first-time buyers looking for good-value homes to this family neighbourhood on the Overground.
London’s new homes: architect Clare Richards' bold plan to change the way we design buildings and communities
Torchbearer for change: architect Clare Richards has ambitious plans to make London better.
What is a cash buyer? Our sale has stalled because the buyer doesn't have enough money — what does the term really mean?
Our ‘cash buyer’ doesn’t have enough money for our sale to go through as planned. How can this be possible, and what does the term really mean?
Buying a home in Stratford: first-time buyers should look to this Crossrail district for value, travel links and thoughtful design
For low-income buyers, new architect-designed homes near the Olympic Park are a welcome respite from ‘glass box’ flats.