Ruth Bloomfield
'Our move from Brockley to a hamlet was sparked by safety concerns'
With commuting costs of almost £1,000, a move to the country prompted Alex Austin to start his own business
Ultimate attic sale: Powderham Castle treasures go to auction
Antiques, furniture and trinkets from the attic of Powerdam Castle have gone to auction
'It took months to pluck up courage to leave Surbiton for Somerset'
The prospect of moving to a rural cottage 130 miles away alone and in the depth of winter was daunting at first but Ria Pandey has found love and a supportive creative community in her new home
The Bakerloo line extension stops tipped for thousands of new homes
Buyers hoping to get in ahead of the price growth that may come with improved transport links, Crossrail style, will have to be patient
London leaver: 'I miss the edgy, fashion-forward vibe of Hackney'
Moving from Hackney to Kent meant all three of Nicole Bremner’s children could attend the same secondary school
How this London chef swapped 70-hour weeks for a new life on the coast
Kim Duke swapped south-east London for a new partner, home and career on the south coast
'Priced out of London to Derby I ended up with a visit from the PM'
Moving out of the capital meant this born and bred Londoner could afford to live alone
Often-overlooked seaside towns proving a hit with creative Londoners
These seaside property hotspots are edgier and more affordable than their better-known, chichi rivals
'Moving to the country has had a massive impact on my mental health'
A calm environment outside London has been a vital part of this Walthamstow native’s recovery from addiction
The Essex beauty spot offering picture perfect country homes for less
You can find your dream country home far more cheaply if you head east to this Essex beauty spot than west in more famous areas like the Cotswolds
'A room dedicated to hobbies is an impossible luxury in London'
A decade of renting in London was enough for Rich Watson who also wanted space to pursue his passions
London leaver: 'I didn’t want my girls growing up feeling scared'
A brush with an armed gang while pregnant prompted this family’s move to Surrey
'It's a completely different lifestyle – and it doesn’t cost anything'
Forced out of London by rising rents, this family found their dream home thanks to a tired spelling mistake
How a few hours made or lost London homebuyers £1000s this week
Conveyancing delays led to some anxious waits for buyers trying to beat the tax deadline. Here’s what to do if you missed the boat
Thames balcony wars rage as residents face soaring, unpredictable fees
As well as balconies, some residents also have to pay charges for rainwater gullies and disused cranes on the basis that they could be swung out over the water
UK's new £1m property hotspots include south-east London favourite
While London homes remain the most expensive in the country, its house prices are not rising as fast as elsewhere in the country
'We used to do the school run by boat from Thames island houseboat'
Fishing out of the window, paddle boarding and kayaking on the doorstep living on a houseboat on Taggs Island on the Thames