Access to green space, a community vibe and amenities on the doorstep have become vital for buyers, and these high-density sites tick all the boxes

This couple found a much-needed lifestyle change, a charming cottage and new careers in the historic town of Staplehurst in Kent

New rural homes within reach of the city are increasingly popular, with a record number of first-time buyers going beyond the M25

New homes across London and Sussex in repurposed landmarks and cutting-edge builds with architectural merit

With London’s outer boroughs soon to be connected by a circular suburban bus network, we discover the neighbourhoods ready to shine

Five Herts towns proving a hit with families, outdoorsy types and London leavers

A hot tip saw Jemima and Duncan switch their search to Ramsgate after considering other seaside towns

London’s high streets are booming thanks to the growth of home-working, but it’s in some of the capital’s most creative quarters that the change has been felt most keenly

Seniors are facing a housing crisis of their own, but these new-build retirement properties can offer a new lease on life

As more and more of their friends moved away from London, this couple decided to make their own exit strategy

Londoners who survived the rates pain of the 1980s and 1990s faced different challenges to today’s buyers but their stories will resonate

Thanks to the cost-of-living crisis and soaring rents, getting on the property ladder is harder than ever. But these well-situated shared-ownership homes hold the key

When their two-bedroom London flat started to feel a little cramped, this couple decided to have a fresh start by the sea

Even in a wobbly housing market, a great family property is an easy sell. From work-from-home offices to room for a growing brood, here’s what to look for in a forever home

Swapping one commuter town for another proved an expensive move for this young family — but the benefits have more than made up for extra costs

From Earlswood to Walton-on-Thames, these commuter towns are among the best in Surrey — and proving popular with London leavers

As the housing crisis debate rages, developers are breathing new life into unloved wastelands with contemporary homes that appeal to buyers and renters alike

Priced out of Walthamstow, this family decided to look ‘a bit further out’ — and ended up in the seaside town of Whitstable

With the average monthly rent in the capital topping £2,500, here’s how Kindroom is stirring up renting.

As energy costs continue to bite, housebuilders are offering a solution with sustainable developments, from luxury flats with beehives on the roof to zero-carbon neighbourhoods