Apartment life frees leisure hours, writes Donna McIntyre.

The garden of this double grammar zone home shone in a design show last year.

The Government has grand house-building plans but questions remain over viability.

Light shone on an industry that has cost home owners lots of money and lots of stress.

A home with good bones and easy-care garden enjoys fine views.

Covenants need to be seen and understood, writes Diana Clement.

First home, first steps and lots of room for children to play in the back yard.

Home promises sea views.

A couple with the future in mind found the perfect spot, set in the bush.

Kitchen of this heritage villa opens into covered rear courtyard and a separate studio.

Property designed to cater for sporting interests and entertaining needs new occupants.

Familiar surroundings helped a couple settle in to their Herne Bay home.

Choosing the right heating solutions for your home is more complex than most realise.

Nowhere near enough affordable homes are on the market to meet current demand.

Wall insulation makes a big difference to the comfort and warmth of your home.

Renovations integrate original bungalow-style elements with a new floorplan.

Warmth is the essence in this modern home, apparent in its design and its ambience.

The Suttons spotted the quality of the 16-year-old house.

Home design was tailored to maximise rural lifestyle and cater for family needs,

Coastal cottage has a stunning setting in bush-clad street life awash with nature.

Architect uses hot blocks, steel and glass to achieve stylish contemporary look.

Look for an apartment that has a layout maximising available space.

Trying to pick the current trend in the housing market cycle is a tough call.

With space for guests and 4.1ha for horses, this property offers a relaxed lifestyle.

Unit's easy lifestyle would suit many, including those wanting to downsize.

Property has great potential as well as being close to everything Thames has to offer.

In the mid-2000s, Keith and Chris took the plunge and remodelled the house.

Every centimetre of this home has been renovated to create a contemporary aesthetic.

Prominent corner site was crying out for distinctive design reflecting rural background.

Parents, son and daughter all used apartment at different times for different reasons.