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Some of Scotland's most beautiful churches are being sold off for as little as £40,000 — but a word of warning before you take the plunge
Lucy Denton examines how best to help former church buildings thrive as times move on and property changes hands.
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Two-thirds of us buy a house and immediately set about refurbishing it
We spend more buying our houses than on anything else in our lives — yet the first thing we do on moving in is set about changing the place. Annabel Dixon takes a look at what we do and why.
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The Catch-22 that's clogging up the housing market? The over-50s sitting in half-empty houses while young families struggle to find homes that are big enough
While the vast majority of empty nesters living in larger properties don’t intend to downsize, upsizers are struggling to climb up the housing ladder, says Regency Living.
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More than a quarter of parents 'bend rules or even lie' to get their children into the right school
A survey by Zoopla reveals just how far parents are prepared to go to get their child into a top school. So, what would you do?
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More than a quarter of property sales collapsed in 2024. Here's why.
The most common reason for sales falling through last year? Buyers pulling out or failing to renegotiate the purchase price following a property survey.
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'Like living in an episode of Top Gear': The beautiful rural spots where people use McLarens and Ferraris to pop down to the shops
Using exclusive data compiled by Savills, Anna White takes us through the rural districts where you'll find the most supercars, and reveals the extreme lengths owners will go to look after them.
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Going up? The property market's top experts on what will happen to house prices in 2025
After a jam-packed year, could a brighter and more stable housing market be around the corner? Here’s our round-up of house price predictions from those in the know.
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The most-viewed house of 2024 is a completely ordinary three-bed semi... with a literally fantastical interior
This incredible house in Rhyl, Wales, is emblazoned with murals of Disney characters. Do you dare step into the room full of villains?
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'You need to be able to pull up the drawbridge': How to make multi-generational living work
For a young, growing family, moving in with, or adjacent to, the grandparents could be just the thing, says Madeleine Silver.
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The happiest places to live in Britain, including the gorgeous town that's 'like living in a Constable painting'
This riverside spot has topped Rightmove’s annual ranking for the first time, taking the crown from Richmond upon Thames. Here’s why.
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Britain's top luxury property hotspots outside London
With its impressive Georgian architecture, Bath tops the list — but only after jostling for position with three other major British cities. Annabel Dixon reports.
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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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Welcome to the Notswolds: The county with 'all the ambience of the Cotswolds without the price tag', where a classic Georgian rectory is under £1 million
Oft-forgotten Rutland, England’s smallest county, is a ‘Notswold’ haven deserving of more attention says Nicola Venning.
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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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Breakfast bar or swimming pool? The things people really want in their homes
Buyers are searching for functionality over opulence, according to recently published data. We then came up with our own list, based on vibes.
