London property

Curious Questions: Why do the numbers in London postcodes make no sense?

Gone are the days when postcode snobbery hindered the London housing market, finds Eleanor Doughty. Or are they?

Michael Heseltine's former London home hits the market at £28 million

Living in Richmond-upon-Thames: London's prettiest spot and Britain's only protected view in a place full of history and nature

A magnificent chapel in Chelsea ripe for conversion into a superb top-end home

An adorable Victorian chapel in a beautiful part of London sandwiched between South Kensington and Chelsea is set to become a rather spectacular home.

Where to buy in London right now, from 'hidden gem' conservation areas to the capital's best up-and-coming areas

There’s more to London than prime central — nine zones more, in fact. Eleanor Doughty advises on where in the outskirts to invest.

Eight striking properties in London to fit every budget, from £250,000 to £60 million

Whether you want a penthouse with a view or merely a place to crash near the centre of the Metropolis, there's a place that fits the bill. Hannah Riley picks out some of the best currently for sale.

London's newest square garden: Relaxing spaces and family fun, all 27 floors up in the air

Apartments at the Landmark Pinnacle will be ready to move into next year, allowing residents to enjoy a panoramic gym, private cinema and the chance to enjoy a contemporary take on the classic London gated garden, spread across the entire 27th floor.

A spectacular country house in the Surrey Hills, possibly designed by the greatest British architect of the 20th century

Sir Edwin Lutyens had a hand in shaping many of the buildings of Surrey but actually conceived fewer than are attributed to him. Now, in the 150th anniversary of his birth, a house in Surrey could be one of the few left unclaimed...

A historic manor house with a lake and four acres of landscaped gardens, nestled in the heart of the Surrey countryside

Decked in Regency elegance, The Manor House in Puttenham is as picture-perfect as its setting. Phoebe Bath reports.

What you can get in Prime Central London for every budget from £500,000 to £50,000,000

Estate agents in the capital are quick to talk up the wonders of 'PCL', or Prime Central London. And if you're looking for a place at the heart of the action, we've trawled the market for the finest homes for sale at pretty much any budget – or at least any budget short of making Her Majesty a cheeky offer for Buckingham Palace.

A purpose-built art studio in the middle of Kensington, ready to inspire the next generation of London artists

For centuries creatives have been inspired by the wonders of London and this latest addition to the market, a compact-yet-airy studio, offers one lucky artist the chance to turn Kensington's rooftops into a brand new muse.

An incredible Chelsea studio apartment on a street made famous by the artists of the early 20th century

Joseph McNeill Whistler, Mrs Anna Lea Merritt and the Colliers all lived on this prestigious street and the surprisingly unlisted No. 50 provides the perfect blank canvas for a creative family's dreams.

A palatial six-bedroom apartment in the building where Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens and Napoleon III once stayed

A six-bedroom family home in the Star & Garter in Richmond – one of the most beautiful and famous buildings in Greater London – has come to the market to mark the final stage of this fine landmark's transition from hospital to residence.

The eight trends that'll define the London property market in 2019

The city scene is ever-changing and this next year will be no different, with a predicted rise in demand for properties with extensions suitable for Airbnb and potentially a surprising drop in the use of the latest smart home technology. Read Annunciata Elwes' eight predictions for London in 2019.

A seven-bedroom townhouse that has everything – including the biggest price tag in Kensington

47 Phillimore Gardens has everything – one of the most incredible postcodes in England, 6,520 square feet of space and even a dedicated plant room. Oh, and a £35 million price tag.

Five delightful character homes inside the M25, and all under £725,000

Sometimes it can become easy to despair of finding a beautiful house with charm and outdoor space at an affordable price, yet still within striking distance of London. These five homes show that it's still possible.

Extravagant, nine bedroom family home, just a stone's throw from central London

Deepdene is a peaceful, palatial countryside dwelling within easy each of all the amenities London has to offer.

Four stupendous homes for sale in Notting Hill, with cinemas, gardens… and eight-figure price tags

Notting Hill certainly has some of London's most expensive houses – but they're also among its most beautiful, as our selection shows.

Curious Questions: How did Notting Hill go from a rural hamlet to slum to London’s priciest suburb?

Notting Hill is full of house which, while very pleasant, boast astronomical price tags, even by London standards – you can pay well over £10 million even for a decent semi-detached place. How did it come to be this way? Penny Churchill explains.

Jason Goodwin: The moment I knew I'd lost the urge to live in London

Our columnist explains what first prompted him to swap Bethnal Green for Bridport - and why he's never looked back since.