Property Talk
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Why St George's Hill, Wentworth and the great private residential estates have stood the test of time
Surrey’s private estates are now more than 100 years old, but are still as popular as ever with UK and international buyers. James Fisher takes a look.
By James Fisher Last updated
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Flower power: Garden features that could add the most value to your home
A nice garden is good for the mind, the soul and, apparently, your wallet.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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About time: The fastest and slowest moving housing markets revealed
New research by Zoopla has shown where it's easy to sell and where it will take quite a while to find a buyer.
By Annabel Dixon Last updated
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The 'best places to live' ranking that lists all 1,447 towns, cities and large villages in England and Wales — who is this year's winner?
Redbourn has been named the best place to live in the country.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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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.
By Lucy Denton Published
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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.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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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.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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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?
By Annabel Dixon Published
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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.
By Anna White Published
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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.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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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?
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Thirteen really is lucky for some — and specifically for those paying £36,000 less if they're happy to live at No. 13
Every day, I am inundated with emails telling me how to raise or reduce the value of a house. Turns out, superstition was what I needed all along.
By James Fisher Published
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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.
By Madeleine Silver Published
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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.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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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.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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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.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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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.
By Annabel Dixon Published