To assess value sensibly, the purchaser has to balance initial, recurring and final costs against unpredictable longevity — this is difficult to do

Chinese buyers of London homes say they feel like “chives” • Bafflement at Londoners’ love of old homes built during the “Qing dynasty” • Fascination with the enigma of the British electrician

Explosive device found on garden wall as police investigate unconnected vendetta against security boss

The capital is stuck in a rut; digging itself out is not going to be easy — or cheap

YouTube video by Andy Burnham

Concern mounts among ministers that low construction activity could hit growth forecasts