A vast £50m penthouse as large a seven-bedroom house has been planned for the top of the Shard, Europe's tallest skyscraper, it has been reported.

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Battersea Power Station offered for sale

One of the UK's most striking buildings is to be offered for sale on the open market for the first time in its history.

Job losses in City hit rental market

Thousands of City job losses are hitting London's top-end rental market as bonuses are slashed and banks cut back on accommodation budgets, according to the estate agency Knight Frank.

Don't worry, be happy: But do take care of the details, so your place in the sun is secure

Ten top tips to find your new home in the sun

Don't let your dreams of living abroad turn into a nightmare. Do your homework, says Chiara Cavaglieri

Call to end clock 'ritual'

A Tory MP called for a debate on happiness yesterday, and urged an end to the "depressing ritual" of turning the clocks back in the autumn.

Home suite home: Old seaside hotels are being turned into luxury flats

They're providing unique opportunities for investors andfirst-time buyers alike. Graham Norwood gives his star rating

Second-home ownership rises

The number of people who own a second home in Britain soared to a record level in 2009, according to research by the estate agency Knight Frank.

North and west face a house price double dip

The increases in the housing market in London and the south east have not travelled far. Julian Knight reports

Going with the grain: Wood can breathe fresh life into any interior

From the warmth of American walnut to the cool good looks of Scandinavian beech

The stylish homes for savvy seniors

As the baby boomers downsize, a new breed of retirement village is targeting older buyers. Sophie Morris reports

Bovey’s buy-to-let business is put on the market

Imagine Homes, the buy-to-let business run by the husband of television presenter Anthea Turner, is set to go up for sale within two weeks.

Landlord seeks 10 new pubs

David Bruce, the pub entrepreneur, is set to raise up to £10m for the next stage of his latest venture.

Walsh turns back on stalled Lexus

Jockey heads to Newbury to ride Big Buck's, giving understudy chance to cash in

Walsh deserts Friend for Cooldine's comeback

If not even Denman seems likely to seduce Ruby Walsh from Kauto Star, then what kind of case must Cooldine make to their jockey in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown today?

For sale: Listed London building that doubled as Fort Knox in 'Goldfinger'

A grade I-listed London building that doubled as part of Fort Knox in the 1964 Bond flick Goldfinger will go up for sale within 10 days.

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