
Annabel Dixon
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The iconic cottage from ‘The Holiday’ doesn't exist in real life — but this one does, and it's for sale in one of the prettiest areas in the Cotswolds
With period features, stylish interiors, and a top-notch outdoor entertainment area, this enchanting cottage in Oxfordshire is bound to get rave reviews.
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Property Talk: The cost of moving more than doubles in a decade (and it’s set to climb further next year)
Homeowners fork out nearly £14,000 when selling one home and buying another. And brace yourself: that figure is set to rise from April 2025, when stamp duty thresholds change.
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The 25% premium for the pleasure of living in one of the UK’s national parks
Homes located in national parks are typically £66,700 more expensive than similar properties elsewhere, according to Nationwide. Still tempted? Here’s one or two plum homes for sale in these beauty spots.
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A commutable country home for sale that has Cliveden on its doorstep
Queen’s Lodge is located right opposite Cliveden House, the backdrop to the infamous Profumo affair. The five-bedroom house is on sale for £3.5m.
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House prices 'to go up £84,000 in the next five years' as signs of a fresh boom emerge
Is a new housing boom on the way? Halifax report that British house prices are now at record levels, while Savills has upgraded its forecast for the next five years, with ‘a steady improvement in affordability’ to drive prices up. Annabel Dixon reports.
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The Stamp Duty surprise, inheritance tax on farms and more: A breakdown of the Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have decided against a Capital Gains Tax increase on homes — but she lined up a series of other tax rises in the first Labour budget in 14 years. Annabel Dixon takes the temperature of the housing market in the wake of the announcements.
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The average homeowner in the UK is sitting on a huge nest egg
Homeowners who bought their home within the last 20 years are typically sitting on £80,000 in property value gains, says Zoopla. So, are you one of them?
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Time to swap your one-bed flat for an immaculate six-bedroom Victorian villa near the beach? The English town where you can max out bang for your buck
On the hunt for a home with more space? Here’s where you should look… (and why you shouldn’t necessarily focus on price tags)
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A 16th century castle on an 886-acre estate in the Cairngorms, and an incredible opportunity to make a real difference for generations tocome
This Aberdeenshire estate comes complete with a fairy tale 16th century castle, originally built by a powerful Scottish clan.
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The fastest and slowest housing markets in Britain, a £23bn bill for landlords, and the war of words over interest rates
Sales in this neck of the woods are agreed in just 33 days, beating the 60-day average across Britain.
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‘A magical home’ nestled in Devon’s rolling hills on sale for the first time since the late 1990s
This Grade II listed Georgian house is an idyllic set-up for a busy family. And just wait until you see what’s in the dining room…
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'Like something out of a Constable painting’: A wisteria-clad waterside cottage on the market for the first time in 40 years
This Grade II listed house is on sale for the first time in more than 40 years. And if the buyer is game, there’s scope to renovate this ‘rare treasure’.
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A 450-year-old thatched cottage that's had an award-winning restoration, complete with orchard, paddock and kennels
Dating back to around 1580, the poetically-named Bumble Cottage has eye-catching period features and charming grounds to keep the new owner busy.
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A wave of large family homes is going up for sale as housing market springs into action
A surge of larger homes has hit the market in the last week amid falling mortgage rates, according to Rightmove. Annabel Dixon delves into the details.
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The £116,000 premium you'll pay to live near one of Britain's best state schools
This week's Property Talk looks at the price you'll pay to be near a top school, and the picturesque area which more second homes than any other part of the country.
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A 'war on NIMBYs'? How the principle of 'how, not if' will underpin the new homes boom
The new government has pledged to 'turbocharge' the building of new homes and infrastructure. But you might only have a say in 'how, not if' they're built in your neighbourhood. Here's what it could mean for you.
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Nine things that could add up to £9,000 to the value of your home — and one that could leave you £35k out of pocket
Want to make a splash? Here’s some of the home improvements that could pay off in the long run. Just don’t mention a swimming pool…
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A literal chocolate box cottage for sale as the gorgeous place that starred in an iconic Mars bar advert comes to market
What could be sweeter than a cottage that featured in a 1960s TV advert for the famous chocolate bar? Step inside Bachelor’s Mead, a pretty period property in Wiltshire.
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Stability, confidence — and lots of new homes: Property experts on what Labour's General Election win mean for the housing market
Britain woke up on Friday to change of government. Plenty of change is expected across the board, but what will Labour's General Election victory mean for the housing market? Annabel Dixon takes a look, speaking to experts from across the world of property.
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Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside: How coastal house prices have bucked the trend to keep on rising in 2024
Average house prices across Britain’s most popular coastal hotspots have jumped 4.2% in the past year, with the largest price booms in Scotland. Here are the seaside towns leading the pack.
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Just a third of ‘empty nesters’ downsize after children leave home
Hoping to buy a home with more space to raise your young family? If so, don’t count on it. The majority of empty nesters want to hold onto their home despite their children moving out, according to fresh research.
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A 400-year-old house that’s as romantic a country cottage as you could hope to find
How many kinds of sweet flowers grow in an English country garden? Well, head to these magical gardens in Kent to get an idea…
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How a bit of gardening could £23,000 to what your house is worth — and even tidying up could make you £13k
From sprucing up your front door, to tackling the weeds in your garden, here’s how you can prevent thousands being knocked off the value of your home.
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House buyers pay up to 122% more to live in one of Britain's most beautiful areas
Fancy living on the doorstep of a picture-perfect landscape? Be prepared to pay a premium as high as 122% for it, according to Savills.
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