Pick out presents in the next few weeks and spend December eating, drinking and generally being merry (and smug)

Already googling SAD symptoms? From internal courtyards to vaulted atriums, these mood-boosting London homes are light years ahead

The former London Hydraulic Power Company pump house was one of five that once powered the capital

The Shrubbery has also been home to an MP and a pre-Raphaelite painter in its 230-year history

As architect Matthew Borowiecki puts his south London house on the market, he reflects on turning a prototype into the perfect family home

From residents only woodland to private routes onto parks, riverbanks and golf courses, these London homes have hidden perks beyond the back gate

The producer’s songwriting partnership sent Kylie stratospheric and produced seven number ones in 1989 alone

It’s tough times for London buyers but those with ready cash can find a deal. Here are 10 of the best options for aspiring homeowners

Permission has been won to turn number 13, currently operating as a 6,000 square foot commercial building, back into a sensational single dwelling

Common old cornicing won’t cut it? These historic London homes come with rarefied features, from art deco mouldings to frescoed ceilings

As bed bugs cause panic in Paris, we look at how Londoners can spot an infestation – and hopefully prevent the next one

The sale of Capo di Monte will include planning permission to significantly extend the basement level

For warehouse-style features with a little more warmth, London’s former schools offer quirky Victorian, Edwardian and Brutalist stock

A certain Swedish giant isn’t the only retailer offering rewards for old stuff. Could this model crack the plague of fast furniture?

The muddled listing bigs up sustainable credentials — but fails to include a floorplan

The urban potter says ‘tiny’ Archway is perfectly placed for the best of north London

Half expecting a call back to the office full-time? Best hedge your bets with these well-connected commuter towns

The artist and designer tells Cat Olley why living next to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium is just the ticket — even if you’re an Arsenal fan

Renovation costs are sky high meaning someone else’s taste has never looked better. These post-refurb London homes come ready-beautified

‘We need to move away from this kind of egotistical, self-centered approach to design,’ says co-founder Shawn Adams