The design competition returned to BBC One last night, with Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Mary Portas revealed among series guest judges

Richard Rogers and Norman Foster went on to design some of the world’s best-known buildings after their short-lived partnership

Solid walls, sensible layouts and service charges that don’t require a double take — London’s ex-local authority homes are quickly shedding any lingering stigma

Skip the trudge back to the Tube with a move to one of London’s live music hubs. These homes are all within striking distance of two or more buzzing venues

Scottish pop artist Philip Colbert is best known for his lobster alter ego. Here’s why he’s happily settled in this east London urban oasis

Unexpected colour pairings form the central tenet of this bright but sophisticated collection

Torgate House has been owned by the Duchy of Cornwall for centuries – but is now being sold amidst a Royal shake-up

No price is too high in London’s fevered housing market, but there are still sensible starter homes to be found. Here are the best budget options in every borough

Designer Sinéad O’Dwyer’s diverse catwalks have caught the eye of Bella Hadid and Björk. She shares the best of her north London locale

Rude street names are a dying breed thanks to campaigning residents, but a Love Lane, Darling Row or Rose Avenue could be a catch this Valentine’s Day

The glass-topped library at the top of the Grade II-listed townhouse sits among period features dating back to 1795

Be the first to the box office with these homes for sale near upcoming theatres, galleries, music venues and more

The back gardens of this little-known street back onto a waterway with individual moorings

The dream living situation for Dinkys — two bedrooms and a little something extra, be it a study, roof terrace or walk-in wine room. Here are nine of the best properties with perks

Textile designer Amechi Mandi swapped Stoke Newington for Clapton last year. He shares his local highlights

After a lengthy planning battle in which the building's future was eventually secured, the architect hopes to move to an ambitious new premises

Architects Alexander Hills and Anthony Engi Meacock joined forces – and resources – to carve out a clever self-build house from a dilapidated old garage

Usually the reserve of luxe basement spas, the sauna pod could be the next big thing in London property

The Grade II*-listed home near the Lomond Hills was originally converted in 1979 but has retained a host of rare features

Beyond the picture-book good looks, these two-faced family homes boast versatile layouts and bags of natural light