Tat London Journal

As I illustrated so finely in our recent Tête à Tat, Sekforde Property are the people in the know. They are two of the finest minds sweeping through the property market and naturally I took my moment to ask whether they might contribute to Property Week.

No beating about the bush, there are fewer below than usual. I make my apologies, there are only twenty. But my friends, when you have wrapped your gaze around these steadfast builds you will surely agree that they more than make up for missing out on five more or so. They are dashing, hard-hitting properties that boast that horribly rare attribute of being as beautiful on the inside as their façade. Yes, there are a few tweakments needed, some flooring removed, and perhaps o

There is something thrilling about the below. It feels akin to playing the lottery. The picture shown in each listing is the allegorical lottery ticket. Here, instead, of imagining house you'd spend your winnings, you ponder how you can rearrange the walls, create the kitchen, move the bathrooms, fix up that studio. Even though the real chances of you purchasing any of the below are limited, you get to sit in a world of your own making that might feel somewhat delusional but

Fifteen Properties With Potential, November 2025 Grade II Listed Country Estate, Bere Peninsula, Yelverton I am aware I have opened variations of this article before. The siren call of potential has that effect. But properties with potential are, at their heart, quintessentially Tat. This is a readership that wants to see projects, even if we have no intention of taking them on ourselves. I, for one, have absolutely no appetite for major works at the moment. Still, the greate

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Say it with me: beauty is in the eye of the beholder. So please don’t think I’ve entirely lost the plot with a few of the listings below. One or two may be nothing to write home about, but for those who know, the glory lies in the windows, the fireplaces and, in certain cases, the sheer splendour of their position. A couple even come with their own patch of land, which feels essential when it comes to proper daydreaming properties.

I think the property above falls squarely into the realm of click bait. Yes, it meets the brief by coming in under £500k, but it arrives with a rather daunting list of caveats. All that said, I still think it’s one of the most beautiful homes I’ve ever laid eyes on.

So many of these could do with a zhuzh, but that’s part of the dream. We’ve included one or two turnkey properties; many of the twenty, though, are in need of a new owner with big ideas and deepish pockets.

I think we all know next to houses for £500k and this is the other hot ticket in town! Here we winkle out the houses that are ready for a new life. They've seen some things and may well be feeling a little weary and in need of an injection of life.

erraced houses, small chapels, sturdy gatehouses and gleaming former factories. We’ve rounded them up, brushed them down and held them to the light. Scattered across the country, each has its own quirks and character, waiting for the next set of tenants — could that be you?

As I have surely mentioned before, this is one of my favourite features, although it does tend to get muddled. The houses below span the full spectrum of potential. Some are on their last legs, others need little more than a lick of paint, a well placed painting and some sturdy soft furnishings.

This article is stitched together each week by Charlotte Becque, who works with me at Tat. She diligently sends through the houses, and I cherry-pick, exclaiming with delight at the fruits of her labour. It’s a laborious process — particularly for Charlotte, I suspect — but it has become a fixture of the Tat map. After all, we are the sort of crowd who relish a bargain and can never resist peeking around other people’s properties, so it feels entirely fitting.

After a bit of a summer pause, we’re back with Dream Homes — the working title here at Tat. These are the houses we’d scoop up if the lottery came through for us. Realistically, it would need to be the Euromillions, as the upkeep alone on many of them would bankrupt most mortals. But why let money spoil the fun?

The Old Manse, Isle of Skye We love a property — you know that, I know that, even the cat knows that. We want to see them all day, whether it’s in the pages of an interiors magazine, tucked inside a beautiful book, or (dare we say it) scrolling through Instagram. But nothing brings us more joy than peeking at properties on the market. We want every nook and cranny, the floor plans, the nearest school, and of course — how close it is to the seaside. These are the questions on

Recently, a few of my friends have made big changes. There’s something about change — it’s contagious. It makes the other party, in this case myself, look at one’s own life and feel a little rocky in its steadiness. As some of you may know, I recently had a baby, and by god, that commitment can make you feel cemented to the next forty years (god willing). So, daydreams, ideas, and a sense of movement become completely necessary. And, as with any bout of anxiety, we turn to pr

We welcome back an old friend to this list: the wonderful Dyffryn House, which featured in Knock Knock back in 2021. We’ve long admired what Helen has done with this house. You’d be hard-pressed to find many properties as glorious as this, ready to make your own. One can only imagine the memories made here — by Helen, her family, and the many others who’ve rented it over the years.

Well, well, well, here we are again. As the months roll by, I can't begin to imagine how many houses Charlotte, my trusty colleague, looks through. But aren't we pleased she does, as she finds some real gems. The one above is a truly magnificent property set in Derry. If someone doesn't get over there quickly, I will. Well, I probably won't.

Back with our favourite feature — and yes, we’re house-heavy once again, but really, what did you expect? Property is Tat’s bread, butter, and possibly its clotted cream. This week’s line-up is particularly rich:

Our Picks Of The 30 Best Properties On The Market For £500k & Under 6th April 2025 Former Trinity Church In Jedburgh

From Scotland to Cornwall, we’ve scoured the UK for the most charming corners of real estate—homes with proper character, not just another i

We’ve got every shape, size, square foot, and architectural flourish to tempt your wandering eye. And we know many of you are here for the sheer joy of it—because, really, is there anything more delicious than indulging in the fantasy of a new life, new walls, and new loves?