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Sloane Street to undergo makeover to remain one of the world's leading shopping destinations

Chelsea’s Iconic Sloane Street Set for £40m ‘Green’ Makeover

Chelsea’s iconic Sloane Street is set for a £40 million botanical transformation to create a greener, more pleasant environment and secure its position as one of the world’s most famous luxury shopping destinations

A view across the pond in St Albans Cathedral Park (photo: Copperman05 / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

London’s Best Commuter Towns: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Could it be time to flee the capital? Head for the ‘burbs? Unthinkable in your 20s, but in your 30s and 40s the pull of greenery, space, a driveway – heck a whole house – gets that bit stronger. But where to head?

South Kensington Tube redevelopment plans in pictures

South Kensington Tube Station Set for ‘Sympathetic’ Transformation

South Kensington Tube station, which currently mixes Victorian charm with 21st century chaos, is due to be given a modern yet ‘sympathetic’ makeover with new homes, shops and workspace

Area Focus: Why Dulwich is One of London’s Best Neighbourhoods

Green spaces, independent shops and a glorious village vibe have made Dulwich Village, East Dulwich and West Dulwich some of the capital’s most popular places to live. Here’s everything you need to know…

Summer in Chelsea at The Ivy Chelsea Garden

Area Focus: Will Chelsea Ever Lose Its Enduring Appeal?

From Punk Rock to the annual flower show and Sloanie Ponies, Chelsea is an area full of heritage and creativity. Whether it’s the bustling King’s Road or quiet, tucked away mews, its appeal is easy to see

London then and now: Compare old and new architecture with the Patchwork London tool from Berkeley Group

Explore London Then & Now with the New Patchwork London Tool

Our capital city is heading skywards. As towering new buildings appear seemingly overnight and London forges a reputation as a world leader in design and architecture, it’s more important than ever that we celebrate our heritage

London’s Best New Developments for Wellbeing Warriors

Longer lifespans are leading to a growing awareness of the importance of wellbeing, and its having a positive effect on London’s property market. If a healthy lifestyle is at the top of your agenda, read on…

Wembley Park redevelopment: The area around Wembley Arena has been transformed with new homes, a theatre and Boxpark street food

Area Focus: Why is Wembley Park so Hot Right Now?

There was a time when a trip to Wembley meant one of two things – footy or a Foo Fighters gig. Fast forward to 2019 and the whole area has been transformed into a hub of culture, food and a whole lot more…

London's most expensive streets: The Boltons in Kensington is one of London's most expensive streets

London’s Most Expensive Streets Revealed

New research into the UK’s most expensive streets has revealed that nine of them are in London – no surprise there – but where are they, and what do they look like?