Hot areas

Movie-star Shepperton

Shepperton is famous for its film studio, and, being a friendly and good-value Surrey town, you don't have to be a stockbroker to live there.
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Barbara Chandler reports on design, London events and shopping, David Spittles has all the property news, Alex Denman and Pattie Barron are our gardening experts, Katie Law shares the best homeware buys and follow Douglas Kent's progress as he renovates his listed house.
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Shop 'till you drop

All you need for your home

Our new shop has more than 2 million products from more than 900 retailers, ranging from high street favourites such as John Lewis and M&S to designer treasures such as Andrew Martin.

Area watch

The Thames is your Oyster

From this month pay-as-you-go Oyster Cards can be used to take the Thames Clipper. H&P finds new homes if you would like a river run to work.
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London's hotspots

Our research has found a clear divide when it comes to home-hunting in London: flat-buyers go west and south, while house-hunters head east.
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Renovate a country pile

If glorious wrecks are your challenge, the time is right. While the small developers are out of the way, home-buyers can get back into the market.
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Modern mansions

The rich know what they want in a newly built home: grandeur with mod cons such as a private gym.
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Vicarages make great homes

The parish vicarage - in a prime position at the centre of the village - has become the most sought-after period property for families.
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Quiet commuter villages

We've found five of the sleepiest villages in England to buy true peace and quiet, far from the hum of any motorway.
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Recession-proof Totteridge

In leafy Totteridge you’re surrounded by countryside but still only 35 minutes from Leicester Square.
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Love them or lose them

Conservation areas with caring communities are becoming increasingly rare. H&P finds the villages that commuters will love.
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On the way to the beach

We discover perfect commuter locations with easy escapes to some of our best beaches, so you can enjoy both city living and the English coastline.
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