Property statistics show that home buyers are edging back to the capital as we approach 2023, but for much of this year people were moving out to pursue whole new lives. Here’s where they went and how they found it
Value for money, fast commutes and green spaces are a big draw for home hunters searching along the Elizabeth line
This former A&E; nurse found a new career, home and vibrant community on the south coast.
Forget budget-busting Brixton and Crouch End. Target your home search within a mile or two and find top first-time buyer value in under-the-radar areas
Billions are being spent on new homes, offices and a community centre in this west London Crossrail hub.
Exchanging the capital for a breath of fresh air doesn’t have to be dull. Ruth Bloomfield hears from the ex-Londoners who have cracked the countryside code
Picturesque country and seaside locations for house-hunters who still want to live within reach of the capital.
Aletheia and Owen made the big move with their son Caspar in March.
Presicce Aquarica in Puglia is the latest Italian village to offer a financial incentive to attract new residents.
Architect and interior designer Gabrielle Omar bought her flat in Canary Wharf before having children. She tells Emma Magnus why it’s the perfect area for families
Israeli-born chef and Bala Baya owner Eran Tibi wasn’t sure about Southwark when he moved there six years ago. He tells Emma Magnus what changed his mind
Here’s how far the average cost of a London flat stretches in the commuter belt.
Lighting and furniture designer Lee Broom has spent two decades in the same corner of south London. Here’s why he’s not going anywhere soon
Here’s what two long-term renters think about trying to find a home in the city of Melbourne
Kat and Mark Hedley decided that if they were to make a success of leaving London, they couldn’t do it in half-measures
Design agency founder Gush Mundae on the ‘relaxed’ riverside neighbourhood he calls home
Londoners find good transport links and value in this Crossrail suburb
Redundancies within two days of each other left this couple with no alternative but to leave their London lives behind
With its laid-back feel and a wide choice of property types, this village is proving popular with Crossrail commuters
Families who can afford this historic spot put down firm roots.
Designer Richard Malone has a reputation for his striking and sustainable clothes. He tells Amira Hashish how his local area offers the perfect blend of city and nature.
A chance weekend getaway led Gemma Sutton to embark on a new life near the Yorkshire Dales
Jack Renwick moved here 20 years ago and loves its vibrant mix of independent shops, cafes... and £6 fry-ups.
The best part about life in Charlene Ashong’s ‘quaint and quiet’ hometown? Nobody knows where it is, says the plant-based chef
This multicultural Essex town — one of the strongest Crossrail performers for house price growth — is proving popular with east London upsizers and first-time buyers.
When not competing around the world, Nigerian polo player Neku Edun calls Chelsea home.
You might not recognise him without the fake tan and glitter, because Neil Jones is better known as one of Strictly’s professional dancers. When not cha-cha-cha-ing, the 39-year-old lives in a rented flat in Wembley Park.
Good schools, short journey times and rapid regeneration projects are drawing eyes east
No strangers to a reno job, this young family have set themselves a new challenge in Somerset — leaking windows and all
Considering a city swap? Here’s how renting in London compares to Europe’s second largest metropolis
Jane Withers, curator of Brompton Design District, on how the neighbourhood is a vibrant cultural hub filled with secret spaces
Now a family of four, Richard and Eleanor Davies have adjusted to life near Bristol.
New research weighs up factors such as average flat rent, internet speed, salaries and number of restaurants to determine the ‘best’ UK cities for 18 to 24 year olds.
Crossrail links, the property prices and plentiful open space are drawing buyers out of more expensive parts of east London
Short journey times and comparatively good-value homes are attracting buyers to this south-east London area.
Artist Rose England, whose London print series brings to life her favourite corners of the capital, shares her insider’s intel on this Hackney neighbourhood.
As newcomers to the area, and new parents, Becca and James found sports clubs useful for meeting people and making friends.
Boris and Carrie Johnson are rumoured to be moving to upmarket Dulwich Village after leaving Downing Street — here’s everything you need to know about the area.
Eshita Kabra-Davies, founder of social fashion rental app By Rotation, tells Amira Hashish what she loves most about her central London neighbourhood
