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The British seaside towns where the average home costs almost £1 million — and the ones where you can still buy a home for £100k
This pretty town has retained its crown as the most expensive place to buy a coastal home. Annabel Dixon discovers which other resorts made the cut.
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‘A buzz in the air’ as housing market activity picks up
The economic picture may be uncertain at times and the poor weather this year hasn’t exactly helped. But things appear to be looking up for higher-end homes.
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Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian? The most popular period property styles revealed
Whether it's a manor house in the country or a terraced house in the city, it's Victorian homes that have the most pulling power. Here are the other architectural eras that are capturing buyers’ attention.
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The iconic London neighbourhoods where houses are cheaper than they have been for years
The prized townhouses of Belgravia, Mayfair and Knightsbridge have provided the backdrop to many a cultural moment. But that hasn’t prevented their values from dropping by up to 19%, says Yopa.
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The 10 cheapest cities for first-time buyers, where getting on the housing ladder can still be done for £100k
Aberdeen tops the 10-strong ranking of the most affordable places for aspiring homeowners. And guess what? They’re all north of the Watford Gap.
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Could using a buying agent save you money?
Buying agents excel at gaining access to houses of which there’s nary a whisper on the market.
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Britain's most expensive street outside London, where homes average £2.6 million — and a bare plot is up for sale at £5.5m
Old Avenue in leafy Weybridge, Surrey, tops the list of the most expensive streets to buy a home outside the capital. Annabel Dixon discovers which other addresses made the cut.
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After a quick house sale? Here’s where to look
The fastest-selling housing markets, the Easter spike in homes put up for sale, and the 10 most in-demand areas of the home. Here's our round-up of what's happening in the world of bricks and mortar.
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The property hotspots where house sales have more than doubled since this time last year
The new property hotspot, the house names that command the highest prices, and how the appeal of Grade Listed homes could be fading. Here's our round-up of what's happening in the world of bricks and mortar.
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Spring Budget 2024: A ‘missed opportunity’ in the housing market
Against a noisy backdrop, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed a series of property tax changes in the Spring Budget. So who were the winners and losers?
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Housing market back on the up, and buyers 'resorting to bribery' to secure their dream homes
Why the housing market could be turning a corner, how a quarter of buyers have tried to ‘bribe’ sellers to bag their perfect home, and more. Here's our round-up of what's happening in the world of bricks and mortar.
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Downsizers 'boost retirement pot by £1,200 a month', while gazundering starts to run rampant
Where downsizers can unlock the most (and least), why 26% of sellers have been gazundered, and more. Annabel Dixon runs through what you need to know in the world of bricks and mortar.
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Halifax reports surprise jump in house prices — but agents, lenders and analysts call for caution
The latest figures from Halifax are a step in the right direction, but there is plenty of uncertainty and negative pressures in the market.
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Housing market expectations for 2024 are improving. Here’s why.
Temperatures may be falling outside but the housing market appears to be warming up. Annabel Dixon lifts the lid on the 'tentatively promising' start to the new year.
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The Surrey towns where 1 in 5 homes now costs over £1 million
Rising house prices and ongoing buyer demand for luxe properties in Surrey have helped to fuel the county’s high-end housing market. Annabel Dixon finds out more.
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What will happen to house prices in 2024? Nine views from the UK's top property experts
Yes, it’s that time of year for looking into crystal balls. Keen to find out what could happen to house prices in 2024? Here’s our round-up of predictions from the market experts.
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Eight beautiful homes with incredible chimneys and fireplaces to make a perfect welcome for Father Christmas
Spare a thought for Father Christmas on 24 December, surely the busiest day of the year for him. So we’ve given him a helping hand and picked out eight of the best places with chimneys to come down.
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The happiest place to live in Britain has been named — but it's going to cost you to live there...
Britain's happiest place to live has glorious parks, high-end boutiques, riverside walks and a plethora of restaurants — plus excellent transport links straight into central London.
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'Best conditions for years' for house buyers, and why billionaires are turning to renting
The inside track on London’s high-end housing market, how buyers are bagging an £18k discount off their next home, and where the nation’s second home hotspots are: Annabel Dixon runs through what you need to know in the world of bricks and mortar.
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The thatched roof renaissance: How a dying craft got back on its feet
An industry under threat has once again caught the attention of modern architects, with young thatchers having the chance not only to work, but to develop their own particular style, says Sarah Langford.
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The most affordable places in Britain to buy a home in the country
The best value region for rural buyers, the housing measures that were (and weren’t) unveiled in the Autumn Statement, and more: Annabel Dixon runs through what you need to know in the world of bricks and mortar.
