Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi downsize from $49m Beverly Hills compound to $18m love nest

Sat, 19 May 2012 03:51:19 GMT

Following the sale of her $49million property to American Idol host Ryan Seacrest, the star - who has her own talk show - has purchased a smaller property with wife Portia de Rossi.

Fisherman whose family lost seaside home in landslide finally rebuilds house after spending 50 years living on site in a caravan

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:25:21 GMT

Harry May, pictured, from Lyme Regis, Dorset, was 16 and lived with his parents when their luxury cliff-side home was ruined by the landslip in 1962.

Manhattan penthouse sells for at least $90million... and it hasn't even been built yet

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:56:30 GMT

A mystery buyer has purchased a penthouse in Manhattan which offers stunning views across New York for between $90million and $100million.

Former Countryfile presenter Melissa Porter snapped up by Channel 4 to host new property show

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:36:10 GMT

The news of the move comes after a difficult year for Porter, whose ex-lover Peter Rinfret is preparing to mount an appeal against the High Court decision that dismissed his child abduction accusations against her six months ago.

Pick of the bunch: Embrace spring with a mix of blossom prints and floral designs for every room

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:54:34 GMT

As our gardens come into bloom, it’s the perfect time to take inspiration from the colours and patterns of the great outdoors.

Property sells for millions and supercars fly out of showrooms: This economic crisis makes less sense by the hour

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:35:55 GMT

MICHAEL HANLON: America teeters on the brink of another recession - yet vulgar flats and luxury cars are changing hands for fortunes. These are odd times.

George Lucas builds homes for the poor on his property in revenge against neighbours

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:38:12 GMT

Star Wars creator George Lucas has shown a touch of the dark side towards his neighbours in Marin County, California after they turned down his plans to build a film studio.

Eddie Murphy house sale: Star's New Jersey home finally sells for $12m

Fri, 18 May 2012 07:34:57 GMT

Property has been on the market since 2004.

Get ready for sharp rise in mortgage rates, warns Bank of England

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:15:27 GMT

It is a bitter blow for Britain’s 11.2million mortgage holders and comes as a direct result of the chaos in the eurozone.

15 best seaside towns in America

Wed, 16 May 2012 04:03:19 GMT

Coastal towns were ranked on amount of sunshine, scenic walks, clean beaches and neighborhoods along with low crime rates. Kiawah Island in South Carolina came out on top followed by Naples, Florida and Sausalito, California (pictured).

Average house price has risen more than 100 times since Queen was crowned

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:23:33 GMT

Today's average house price is 105 times higher than it was when the Queen was coronated in 1952 - making it seem as if we could all afford palaces now in comparison.

Is this the strangest home in Britain? The bungalow that's built around a real railway carriage

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:33:36 GMT

Jim Higgins, from Ashton, Cornwall, has one of the most unique houses in Britain... because it is built with a 130-year-old Great Western Railway carriage within its walls.

Jermain Defoe drops £500,000 to sell his six-bedroom mansion... now on the market for just over £3million

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:51:28 GMT

The mansion is in the village of Cuffley, Hertordshire, which has been nicknamed ‘Millionaires’ Row’ because of its collection of celebrity residents, was priced at £3,750,000 but is now available for £3,175,000.

Henry 1 Hampstead 0: Thierry WILL be allowed to knock down £6m property to build home with 5,000-gallon fish tank

Fri, 11 May 2012 18:18:25 GMT

Planners have given Thierry Henry the green-light to demolish his £6million mansion in Hampstead, north London, in order to rebuilt it with a giant three-storey fish tank.

Turning Japanese: Exotic designs with a taste of the Orient will give your home a beautiful, timeless look

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:58:47 GMT

Even if you’re not heading east on your travels this summer, there’s no reason why you can’t incorporate a bit of exotic flavour into your home.

The zest for life: Bring sunshine into your home with a squeeze of tangerine

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:45:31 GMT

Tangerine is set to become the colour of 2012. This plucky shade of orange will be infusing our homes with a bright pop of verve and vigour.

Join the tartan army: For a bold, Celtic-inspired decor, you need to head for the Highlands

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:00:47 GMT

Although we can’t help bemoan January’s iron-grey skies and frosty mornings, winter still has masses to offer for the home.

Brilliant white: Crisp, bright, clean ¿ ring in the New Year in your home with an elegant blank canvas

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:34:40 GMT

A new year means a new start and one of the best ways to do that in your home is with white.