London is building an Olympics city but who will get the gold? | Homes and Property

London is building an Olympics city but who will get the gold?Half the capital now lives east of London Bridge but how many will benefit from the 2012 legacy? David Spittles suggests where to buyThe Olympic Park is Europe’s biggest recreational space in 150 yearsbuying property in StratfordFrom £240,000: 82-flat Caspian Wharf, on the banks of the Limehouse Cut. Call Berkeley Homes on 0844 800 1152£310,000: a two-bedroom flat on the sixth floor of St Andrews, a new scheme in Bow. Call Barratt London (020 7515 5788)

How buyers can get on the inside track

Canary WharfA cafe culture is developing in Lauriston Road, E9, near Victoria Park, one of east London’s areas with investment potentialVictoria ParkCanary WharfVictoria ParkLea ValleyLea Valley£269,950: a bright, two-bedroom first floor flat in a chic new scheme at Grasmere Road, Plaistow, E13. Call Foxtons (020 8150 8585)

Timing is a key issue

The Pigeons is a listed former Victorian hotel converted into apartments. Prices from £230,000. Call Keatons on 020 8534 7788Bow and Canning Town

What's for sale now?

Lett Road£235,000: 64-flat Lett Road, with views of the Olympic Park, is the only all-private new scheme in Stratford. Call Currell (020 8555 0282)Caspian WharfSt Andrews