The capital has one of the most green cities in the world, with nearly as many trees per capita as Londoners and around 15% occupied by parks or public gardens. …
London’s hidden parks: green spaces across the city you might not have heard of Read MoreClara Ramsdale moved from her home in London at 21 to pursue a career in law. She didn’t know that it would take her more than a decade to save …
How I bought my first home: 10 years of saving, cheap rented house shares and Help to Buy got me on the ladder Read MoreI live in a Georgian townhouse in Clerkenwell. It is a small, secretive neighborhood that I love. It is both central and tranquil. I am in the middle of London, …
Why I live in Clerkenwell: Aligheri founder Rosh Mahtani on her ‘secret’, central London neighbourhood Read MoreLondon has always rebuilt itself after disasters. The next decade could see the pandemic having as great an impact on London’s life as the Great Fire of London and the …
Comment: how might London reinvent how we live and work post-pandemic? Read MoreIt is safe to say that Stratford was quiet before 2012. In preparation for the London Olympics billions were spent on projects like Westfield Stratford City or the Olympic Park. …
Where to live along Crossrail: a guide to Stratford — new homes, house price growth and latest journey times to central London Read MoreWill and Lena Gottelier, in the middle of their tour through this calm, ground-floor flat in south-east London are keen to highlight a section of guttering outside of the kitchen …
Renovating on a shoestring: how YouTube helped one couple overhaul their south London flat on a tight budget Read MoreThe London rental market is in chaos due to extreme property shortages. There are currently 6,271 homes available for rent in Westminster. Tower Hamlets, east London, has 3,568 homes, while …
Renting in London: the number of homes available to rent in every borough charted amid historic supply squeeze Read MoreYou wouldn’t know that King’s Cross was 20 years ago when it was a predominantly industrial area and railway backlands. It was also known for drug dealing and sexwork. The …
All change for Canada Water: epic 15-year project to turn overshadowed Zone 2 area into London’s newest town centre Read MoreTwo years have passed since Paboy Bojang’s eye-catching cushions took Instagram by storm. Now, the Napoli-based Gambian refugee is launching a crowdfunding campaign in order to save In Casa By …
Seeking a cash cushion: refugee designer launches crowdfunding campaign to save the In Casa By Paboy brand Read MoreMicro-flats are being marketed as a solution for the affordable housing crisis. It is believed that smaller is better. However, micro-flats are difficult to build because of regulations that limit …
Micro flats in Croydon, Sutton and Epsom for sale for GBP235k: tiny 400sq ft homes for first-time buyers designed with shared social areas but without hallways to maximise space Read More