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Historic homes and spectacular mountain scenery make this one of California’s most relaxed cities
The artist on biting the hand that feeds him — just not too hard
Asking prices were being slashed in the Surrey commuter town last year, but agents claim the tide is turning
The choice is wide — just avoid faddy shades of rose
New rules that lift lid on secretive BVI companies could hit housing market
From a mountain lodge in Vermont to a former home of a Dutch king
US city’s housing market reflects its relative reliance on manufacturing compared with its Canadian neighbour
Traces of Gropius, Breuer and others are everywhere — from private houses to high-street homeware
The latest innovative Scandi style from Habitare, Finland’s most prestigious design fair
Demand for luxury audio-visual kit is on the rise
What to do if you are suspicious about a sickly sycamore, and who pays for track repairs
All you need is the right choice and a bit of grit
A group of 23 states seek to maintain California’s tougher fuel-economy standards
Downturn spells more gloom for economy as Chinese buyers fail to take up slack
Pack away as much as you can — other people’s possessions are distracting
An influx of tech staff along with Amazon’s announced arrival and low interest rates are driving growth
The blurring of boundaries between art, architecture, collecting and dwelling is a long tradition
Scotland’s biggest city has a cultural and sporting pedigree to match its international outlook
Stage highlights, cycling hotspots and best of the Design Festival
Our interiors editor’s guide to the best of the prestigious fair
Our architecture critic selects the most spectacular private homes throwing their doors open to the public
The seaside town’s rule that new homes are kept for primary residences has been criticised for hampering supply
Big-budget antique and vintage gifts need careful selection
The hated look of the 1980s is back in vogue at this year’s London Design Festival
Pieces made today have the oily translucence that made them popular 150 years ago — but without the radioactive risk
The 9,000-year-old Japanese technique is now being applied to rough-hewn wood
New York Botanical Garden celebrates the Brazilian landscaper
Exhibition in the Potteries celebrates the flat-back conversation pieces
Six places to find a wealth of terrain, facilities and adventure
The very attributes that allowed glasshouses to nurture exotic species result in structures that can fail easily
From a modernist Catalan villa to a farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales
New models of living encourage social inclusion and blending generations
Tax deadline causes second-quarter surge but underlying slowdown persists
Good relations with Beijing give developers edge over Hong Kong counterparts
A round-up of world property news
Education reformer Kiran Bir Sethi shares her favourite spots in Gujarat’s largest city
The city is at the forefront of gender equality, as well as offering offbeat culture and cuisine
