Dangerous. He might get to know me and then desperately wants to move to Germany. But then he owns this dreamhome and won't get rid of it.....
Okay, fine, I stop dreaming......

I understood this was an old story, permission was granted in January I thought.

by now,  I imagine everyone knows where he lives,  and he's a big star that lives out of a suitcase.  So,  why  doesn't he just sell his flat and then buy another home somewhere else?

Hampstead is a really good area to live. It has always had a strong artistic/theatrical ownership base. I'm not absolutely sure but I think his parents may live in the area too. Investing in property, especially in Hampstead,  will always make financial sense. As you mention there are always the charms of the Heath, plus the lovely pubs and restaurants in the area.

That's so cool that he's building his dream home. I love renovation/decorating projects, even though they're often frustrating and a lot of work. Like you all said, he lives in a lovely area and it's a great investment, so why not do it if you can. I wish him well and would love to see pictures of the finished product. That may be too invasive, but a girl can dream. 

besleybean wrote:

We have seen some pix of his current flat interior.

Really? I haven't seen those. I'll have to do a more thorough search.