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Interiors

Hit me baby one more time: Gen Z’s take on #Y2K interior decor

Hit me baby one more time: Y2k decor’s back. Here’s how to tap into the nostalgic trend, even if you were there first time around

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How will the interest rate rise affect London first-time buyers?

Rising house prices, a cost of living squeeze and pricier mortgage payments paint a mixed picture for London’s first-time buyers in 2022

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A house for two jazz musicians where even the window blinds hum

Musicians Stacey Kent and Jim Tomlinson didn’t want just a life on the road. Here’s how they made their home truly their own — complete with ping-pong room

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Statement blankets to give your interiors a colourful, cosy update

Whether fringed, graphic, checked or quilted: a statement throw is the cosiest way to update your interiors

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Renting

London rents hit record high in drastic new cost of living squeeze

London asking rents have risen above pre-pandemic levels for the first time

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Are Crossrail homebuyers set to reap rewards at last?

Will complicated commutes soon be a thing of the past for those who bought on Crossrail?

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Here’s everything we know so far about the Elizabeth line launch

The Elizabeth line will be transformational when complete but the project is running over budget and more than three years behind schedule. Here's what we know so far.

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Unmodernised ‘modest’ mansion for sale on £50m north London street

The time capsule house was used as a location in the 2017 film Disobedience starring Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams

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‘One of a kind’ £18m mansion inspired by Art Deco watch for sale

Hamstone House was designed to resemble the inner workings of a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch.

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‘Forgotten castle’ behind William and Kate’s rumoured London departure

If the rumours are true the Duke and Duchess will be the latest young royal family to move to Windsor

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Inside the soothing creative home renovated for a first-time Londoner

Artist and writer Wendy Osgerby moved from Oxfordshire to London and renovated a Brockley mews into a soothing space to create

Interiors

How to create a beautiful home office whatever your space or budget

Inspiration from designers' own renovations and simple ideas for transforming your WFH space, whether a dedicated office or a multifunctional corner of your home.

Buying & Mortgages

Homeowners face higher mortgage bills as interest rate doubles to 0.5%

Here’s what today’s interest rate hike by the Bank of England means for homeowners.

Where to live

The 5 London commuter areas seeing a new year surge in homes for sale

Of the areas with the biggest boost to housing supply this year, five of the top 10 were in the London commuter belt

Where to live

Yinka Ilori’s area guide, including a hot tip from Ed Sheeran

Yinka Ilori is a multidisciplinary artist whose work ranges from a Lego launderette to a Brits trophy and a colourful new homeware collection. He lives in Acton