When Jane Taylor was a child life was good. She lived in a peaceful village on the western outskirts of London. The local kids safely played out together until dusk,…
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Original 90s Changing Rooms designer Graham Wynne’s Kent home for sale for £1.25m
by News Roomby News RoomGraham Wynne bought his Georgian house in Hythe in 2015 and spent three years turning it into a classic country house
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Late summer is the time for market visits, day trips and fun exhibitions
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‘I really didn’t want an Instagram house’: inside Lucy Williams’ homely London townhouse
by News Roomby News RoomFrom planning a kitchen extension to trawling vintage markets in London and beyond, Lucy Williams’ home renovation is a masterclass in creating a space that just ‘feels right’
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I can barely afford rent – and I’m a privileged journalist with a job
by News Roomby News RoomIt’s really no wonder that nowadays I spend over half my salary on rent and bills, and I’m definitely not saving anything. My situation is not even wildly abnormal. The…
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One of Scotland’s last ‘untouched’ private islands for sale for the price of a home in London
by News Roomby News RoomThe 90-acre Insh Island is uninhabited and only accessible by private boat or helicopter
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House prices rise across the UK but fall five per cent in London’s West Central postcodes
by News Roomby News RoomHousing market activity has ramped up compared with summer 2024, bucking the usual seasonal slowdown, according to a property website. But despite the more bustling market, Zoopla’s house price forecast…
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London rents reach another new record as tenants pay £700 more per month than five years ago
by News Roomby News Room“We’re seeing a shift in the rental market this quarter. Stock levels are up, and demand remains strong but more measured, bringing us closer to a sustainable balance. Average rents…
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The home renovation projects that have become cheaper in recent months
by News Roomby News RoomThe Checkatrade Home Improvement Index found that prices for bathroom fittings have dropped significantly, with the average cost at £5,525 in the second quarter of this year, down from £5,758…
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London leaver: ‘I quit Putney for love and ended up on the Shelf in Yorkshire’
by News Roomby News RoomLove persuaded this Londoner to quit the capital and head north, to Yorkshire and a village called Shelf