Homes & Property
The new stars of Covent Garden
New homes are making a rare appearance in the popular West End hub of Covent Garden. Now is the time to see what's on show.
Use your rent as a deposit
It is cheaper to buy than to rent. A new scheme is giving London's tenants a buying opportunity.
Spotlight on Balham
With new restaurants and shops opening every week, good leisure facilities on the doorstep, and large Edwardian and Victorian family homes - it's worth taking a look around Balham.
Commuting from London Bridge
Take your pick of prize property just a short ride from London Bridge. We've got the lowdown on property prices in Orpington and Penshurst, both in Kent, and Earlswood, in Surrey.
Interiors: the look for 2011
Bright colours, new shapes and punchy patterns were on show in Paris as the world's retailers gathered for the the first big furnishing trade show of the season.
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
For bags of family space wrapped in Victorian charm, this four bedroom town house on a leafy Peckham street is a must-see. Priced at £900,000, it includes an impressive 40ft bespoke kitchen; a large garden; and many original features.
Swap of the week
This first-rate conversion of a village school - priced at £895,000 in Partridge Green, West Sussex - has it all: beams and a wood burner; an Aga; three bedrooms plus a one-bedroom guest annexe; gardens and paddocks, stables and a hay barn.
Life-changer of the week
This lavish Edwardian pile - priced at £925,000 in East Farleigh, Kent - could start you off in the holiday rentals business, as it comes with a two-bedroom cottage in its grounds. Ornate fireplaces and a wine cellar are perks in the six-bedroom house.
Spotlight on Balham
With new restaurants and shops opening every week, good leisure facilities on the doorstep, and large Edwardian and Victorian family homes - it's worth taking a look around Balham.
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London's new property hotspots in 2011
Buying a home this year will take research and determination. But ever-changing London creates new property hotspots all the time - the key to finding the right new area is research.
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Candys take off the wraps at One Hyde Park
Some of the luxed-out 86 apartments at One Hyde Park, designed by Richard Rogers for London developer brothers Christian and Nick Candy, have sold for a record price for London of £6,000 a sq ft — more than double the amount many prime properties in London command.
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Homes gossip
Supermodel Kate Moss is enjoying weekend getaways to her £2 million Oxfordshire farmhouse, despite recently purchasing a seven-bedroom mansion in Highgate, north London.
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London Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2011
The London Evening Standard invites housebuilders to enter our 20th annual New Homes Awards.
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London's new Olympic city
The 2012 Olympics are creating new cities so glamorous that planners say West End shopping will be a distant memory.
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The new stars of Covent Garden
New homes are making a rare appearance in the popular West End hub of Covent Garden. Now is the time to see what's on show.
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Use your rent as a deposit
It is cheaper to buy than to rent. A new scheme is giving London's tenants a buying opportunity.
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How can I make sure I'm paying the right VAT?
I began the process of buying a leasehold apartment in August last year. Completion is planned for later this month. In view of the recent VAT increase, what rate of VAT will be payable on my legal fees?
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The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord is steaming when she discovers that her poor paperwork and a false economy have left her with a useless boiler.
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Diary of an estate agent
As a London expert is called in to sell one farm, our Surrey agent finds another for a buyer seeking somewhere remote and secure - then he discovers why.
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London's new property hotspots in 2011
Buying a home this year will take research and determination. But ever-changing London creates new property hotspots all the time - the key to finding the right new area is research.
Homes gossip
Supermodel Kate Moss is enjoying weekend getaways to her £2 million Oxfordshire farmhouse, despite recently purchasing a seven-bedroom mansion in Highgate, north London.
Candys take off the wraps at One Hyde Park
Some of the luxed-out 86 apartments at One Hyde Park, designed by Richard Rogers for London developer brothers Christian and Nick Candy, have sold for a record price for London of £6,000 a sq ft — more than double the amount many prime properties in London command.
London Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2011
The London Evening Standard invites housebuilders to enter our 20th annual New Homes Awards.Your home & garden
Interiors: the look for 2011
Bright colours, new shapes and punchy patterns were on show in Paris as the world's retailers gathered for the the first big furnishing trade show of the season.
Spotlight on Balham
Money: hot tips
Compare prices for the best-value deals
The rapid spread of price-comparison websites means most people now shop around for the best-value deals. Insurance and energy-providers are the most common searches, but you should not restrict your deal-hunting to just personal finance products. They exist for a huge range of goods and services, including books, music, theatre tickets, hotels and flights.
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How can I make sure I'm paying the right VAT?
I began the process of buying a leasehold apartment in August last year. Completion is planned for later this month. In view of the recent VAT increase, what rate of VAT will be payable on my legal fees?Diary of an estate agent
As a London expert is called in to sell one farm, our Surrey agent finds another for a buyer seeking somewhere remote and secure - then he discovers why.The accidental landlord
Our accidental landlord is steaming when she discovers that her poor paperwork and a false economy have left her with a useless boiler.Home improvements: need some help?
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.H&P blogs
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