Yomi Adegoke’s debut novel, The List, is set to be adapted for TV. She explains why suburbs like her neighbourhood are underrated

Property mogul Paul ‘PK’ Kemsley plays the Alan Sugar role in this new format, which throws eight hopefuls into the heart of London’s prime market

Siblings Charles and Mary Lamb, who collaborated on Tales from Shakespeare, lodged at the Enfield ‘landmark’ in the mid 1820s

Dreaming of a forever-home renovation? These houses have plenty of potential for deep-pocketed DIY fans

With more than half of homes in London sold after a reduction, discounts are de rigeur

Forget fusty stately homes — these domestic spaces are ripe with the relatable tastes of artists, architects and aesthetes

The Oscar-winning composer recalls the “awe” of working for the legendary London studios 45 years ago

With hopes that the weather is finally turning after a washout summer so far — the only way is up to catch rays in these homes

From balconies and partitioned bedrooms to a private entrance, the right perks can turn a compact home into dignified digs

Bedrooms and bathrooms? Boring. These homes for sale all come with funhouse features, from cinema rooms to recording studios

Artist Martha Freud was a certified west Londoner before being persuaded east by her partner — and says Haggerston has the same feel as Battersea once did

Don’t judge a home by its kerb appeal — these iceberg-style houses and flats have hidden depths

Right place, right time? These homes haven’t been on the market in decades – so a little modernising may be in order

Linda Boronkay was the design director of Soho House before launching Linda Boronkay Design Studio. She says Belsize Park has it all

The Ultravox singer came up with the melody for Do They Know It’s Christmas? in the kitchen of the Grosvenor Road address

Home workers who paid a premium for a dedicated workspace have been punished by soaring mortgage payments

The Michelin-starred chef, who opens new restaurant Mountain in Soho next week, has found a slice of his Welsh roots in Walthamstow

Listed status might feel like a badge of honour, but it won’t buy you any favours with the planning officer. These historic homes seem to have slipped under the radar

Had enough of heatwave misery? From lime plaster walls to layouts that maximise airflow, these highly insulated homes employ a host of temperature tricks

From spare parts and take back schemes to glue-free design, thoughtful manufacturers are giving consumers greater power over the lifespan of their products