There’s a misconception that hi-tech homes can’t also be knock-your-socks-off beautiful. Speakers, televisions and the smart panels that control audio systems, heating and lighting are just eyesores that get in the way of a well... read more »

 The number of private renters in the capital has surpassed mortgaged buyers for the first time   Private renters in London outnumber homeowners for the first time in a more than a decade, official figures show, amid concerns a generation... read more »

The latest interior design fashions – crockery splattered lightly with paint, feature walls that have had the Farrow & Ball treatment, or Indian-inspired upholstery – cannot fabricate a sense of soul in your home. Tha... read more »

  Despite frustration at delays and despair at the prospect of strikes, the Tube remains a vital part of every Londoner's life. And it is crucial when buying a house, too. Accordingly, eMoov has revealed the average property pr... read more »

The property tick boxes for the typical first-time buyer often include: mod cons, storage space, and good access to transport links. However, for those who believe a starter home is not necessarily synonymous with a new-build flat, or ... read more »

The world's 10 worst cities to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit global “liveability” study, which looks at how “tolerable” it is to live in a particular place given its crime levels, threat of conflict, qu... read more »

London's would-be homebuyers have been priced off the housing ladder by soaring prices and a lack of stock. Now developers are targeting Crossrail hotspots in an effort to provide regulated rental schemes and built-to-rent homes - with... read more »

Residential property developer Barratt has become the latest housebuilder to report increased profits, as government initiatives to help first-time buyers continue to push up demand for new homes. Pre-tax profits soared 40pc in the si... read more »

The value of homes in in the prime central London property market is typically twice as high as their equivalents in Manhattan, New York, according to new research. However Manhattan houses tend to be larger than those in London leading to t... read more »

A bridge over the Thames doesn’t just have aesthetic appeal: for some, it’s also a wake-up call. “An American client of ours whose New York apartment overlooked Times Square wanted a similarly impressive view from his London apart... read more »