Battle over the green verges of Britain as many 'slashed while in full bloom'
When should a grass verge be cut? It might seem an innocuous question, but it's something of a battleground between residents and local councils, as Carla Passino reports.
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The strangest things named after Queen Elizabeth II, from flower markets to a Filipino teenage celebrity
A rose, a reservoir and a telescope are only some of the many quirky places and objects called Elizabeth II after The Queen, finds Carla Passino.
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Seven glorious French country houses for sale
Carla Passino picks out seven magnificent homes for sale across south-west France.
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A City of London walking tour: 10 centuries in one day
The City of London offers an extraordinary contrast to the visitor: it's simultaneously the oldest, most historic part of the city, while also being its newest and shiniest. Carla Passino is your guide for a walk around the famous sites and hidden gems.
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12 barn conversion ideas and expert tips to inspire your project
Leading architects, interior designers and estate agents share their best ideas to convert a barn into a great home.
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A picturesque Nottinghamshire cottage in the grounds of Lord Byron's family home
The Archway, in Newstead, Nottinghamshire, combines period details with magnificent views and an extraordinary setting on the estate that was once home to Lord Byron.
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Muswell Hill: The London spot whose views are 'unrivalled for beauty’, with 'a snapshot of the whole of London in front of you'
From Scottish kings to political protest, there’s more to Muswell Hill than its height, says Carla Passino.
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A striking four-bedroom house in Teddington with beautiful gardens and a rich history
As the gatehouse for the Teddington Film Studios, this former lockkeeper's home has seen film history in the making.
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The rise of London's St John's Wood: From rural backwater to music mecca
Carla Passino traces the history of the north London suburb and looks at the people that put it on the map.
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A spectacular Georgian townhouse in one of Richmond 's best locations
Grandeur and convenience meet at Grade I-listed 4, Maids of Honour Row, an exceptional early Georgian property with private garden.
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Kitzbühel, Courchevel, Gstaad or Cortina — where is the best place to buy a ski property in Europe?
Carla Passino explores six of the best winter destinations in Europe and picks great ski properties for sale.
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Aspen v Whistler: Where's the best place to buy a ski property in North America?
Carla Passino explores two of the best winter destinations across the world and picks great properties for sale to enjoy life on skis.
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The homes and golf course coming soon on St Lucia in a location that is 'off-the-charts spectacular'
Carla Passino takes a look at Cabot St Lucia, on the wild northern side of the Caribbean island.
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Oceanus, Mustique: A magnificent Caribbean home for sale with glorious views, and pools for every time of the day
This beautiful home on the island community paradise of Mustique offers all you could wish for.
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A grand portion of the historic country house that belonged to John Profumo
The Tower is the central slice of Avon Carrow, the spectacular former home of John Profumo, and the place where the former minister and his family escaped the public gaze in the wake of the scandal that made headlines across the world.
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A painstakingly-renovated and irresistibly pretty Georgian townhouse in the heart of Chichester
Grade II-listed Pallant Court has all the elegance of the Georgian era and all the comforts of 21st-century living.
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How Bloomsbury became the cradle of British culture
For centuries before literary greats and intellectuals borrowed its name, Bloomsbury was a bucolic slice of countryside. Carla Passino takes a look at its history.
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A spectacular Georgian townhouse that was the home of the prime minister who steered Britain through the abdication crisis
An imposing Grade II-listed townhouse, Glenhurst, in Bewdley, Worcestershire, has kept all the charm of the days it was home to Tory Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley.
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A large Arts & Crafts house with its own rotunda in West Sussex that's perfect for families
Saxes Plat combines than 7,000sq ft of accommodation with spectacular grounds complete with tennis court.
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The British property market 'is unsustainable', says head of estate agents' association
The gap between demand and supply is widening, with October seeing an average of 24 buyers for every property.
