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In our celebration of city life, we follow in the footsteps of Ian Nairn on a tour of London’s Modernist masterpieces; get an FT reporter’s take on the real profits of an urban allotment; meet the homebuyers who chose the authentic Parisian vibes of Le Marais; look past Oxford’s dreaming spires to its eastern areas; and ask, can a city ever really die?
With lower prices than in the centre, neighbourhoods such as Cowley and Iffley draw young families and professionals
The ability to pay upfront earns preference and price cuts, while those with mortgages go to the back of the queue
A Scottish redevelopment of a spendthrift’s seat raises the question of what to do with the stranded trappings of privilege
The county’s schools make it popular with families and the reservoir is a water sport haven — but property sales are slowing
From a clifftop castle overlooking the sea to a mansion with salmon fishing rights
Neither tenants nor landlords are happy as the country’s rental crisis deepens
From a former milking parlour to an 18th-century barn conversion
From catching the cricket to securing a school place, the north London area remains popular despite rising mortgage rates — for those who can afford it
Prices were rising fast in the countryside around Stroud but interest rate rises have hit the market hard
From a Grade II-listed house with views over a lough to a home with a full-size grass tennis court
Thatched cottages, fly fishing and good schools are key to the area’s appeal but finding a home is not always easy — especially as mortgage rates rise
Less remote than Cornwall, the English coastal area appeals to those in search of nature and quiet, to some locals’ chagrin
Sales have slowed in the enclave that hosts the Flower Show but prices are attractive compared with other high-end London areas
Home sales sink in the Thameside regatta town but clubs and businesses are benefiting from the rise of homeworkers
Property values in prime areas of the UK capital declined 5% in March on a year earlier
Many sellers refuse to cut prices and buyers wait it out as concerns over inflation, interest rates and the banking sector mount
From a Georgian town house in Deal with views of the sea to an estate near Dover with its own vineyard
Its flats have long been popular among MPs and investors but now houses in the central London area are sought after too
From Georgian elegance by the Thames in Wapping to a prime penthouse with views of the city’s landmarks
From a New York house with views across Central Park to a Paris apartment close to the Bois de Boulogne
Sales have halved in the south London area but for the affluent, new homes at the power station and Nine Elms have clear appeal
This once sleepy London suburb has become a trendy hub for families and creatives, made more accessible by the new Elizabeth line
With prime London prices expected to fall, this wealthy enclave is experiencing reductions, lower offers and choosier buyers
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