Property Talk
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'The financial pain from higher mortgage rates is still filtering into the system'
What the Bank of England’s latest interest rate decision could mean, the enclaves where more than 70% of homes are owned mortgage-free, and how homes are taking longer to shift: Annabel Dixon runs through what you need to know in the world of bricks and mortar.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Georgian houses 'worth 47% more' than other homes: What you need to know about the property market this week
How much extra you could pay for a Georgian property, the heritage hotspots to look out for, and the uptick in the number of people knocking down their home: Annabel Dixon runs through what you need to know in the world of bricks and mortar.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Why buying a house with the wrong number could cost you thousands: Five things to know about the property market this week
Falling house prices, the rural hot spots to look out for and the best and worst house numbers to buy as Annabel Dixon takes a look at what you need to know in the world of bricks and mortar this week.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Why Scotland is leading the way in the UK’s high-end housing market
Got your heart set on a remote island in the Hebrides or a grand townhouse in Edinburgh? You’ve got competition. Scotland is the most-searched for location outside London on Savills’ website, finds Annabel Dixon.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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The hopeless mess left behind by HS2 compulsory purchase orders
James Fisher reports on the fallout from the scrapping of the HS2 high-speed rail link, with many left unhappy about compulsory purchase orders that have turned their lives upside down.
By James Fisher Published
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Over 65s in Britain sitting on £2.7 trillion worth of property — yet many are struggling to downsize
Despite choppy economic waters in the housing market, their main motivation for upping sticks are lifestyle factors, according to Savills.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Property Talk: Interest rates on hold for first time since December 2021 — but is it temporary respite or start of the recovery?
Those looking for mortgages breathed a sigh of relied at noon on Thursday as The Bank of England voted to keep interest rates unchanged.
By Toby Keel Published
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As if trains aren't already expensive enough, living near a railway line with reliable service 'costs 122% more'
Buying a home close to a top-performing train station could pay dividends for your commute — but it'll hit you in the pocket, as new research shows just what a premium you'll pay for living in a location with a decent service. Annabel Dixon takes a look to find out how much it costs to live near a good station.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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London outmigration: How soaring mortgage costs are starting a new race to the country
As interest rates rise for the 14th time in a row, fresh research shows how Londoners are setting their sights on homes outside the capital, finds Annabel Dixon.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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What it's like living in the heart of central London: 'I'd see St Paul’s and know that I was almost at my front door. It was amazing and bizarre’
The majority of us only pass through the heart of London, more commonly known as Zone 1, for work or play, but, for some people, it’s home. Emma Love meets the residents with Trafalgar Square on the doorstep.
By Country Life Published
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'Flipping homes' makes a comeback with biggest numbers since 2007 — but is it already too late to get in on the act?
The recent growth in house prices and the stamp duty holiday have fuelled an increase in the number of homes being snapped up, renovated and sold quickly, discovers Annabel Dixon. But will it last?
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Property Talk: Why do we all love waterside homes?
Rivers, lakes, canals and the sea act as magnets for buyers. Annabel Dixon explores why ‘water always bucks the trend’.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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What's next for house prices? Loss of momentum, discounts — and it's only just begun
Six months on from Liz Truss's disastrous stint as prime minister, the fallout is still being felt in the property market. Yet the overwhelming sentiment is of cautious optimism as Spring brings all sorts of positive signs, as Annabel Dixon explains.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Five reasons to live in Wimbledon
As one of the most iconic tennis tournaments gets underway at Wimbledon, Annabel Dixon lifts the lid on the leafy London neighbourhood.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Property Talk: When is the right time to downsize?
Sometimes our homes can get too big for us, meaning it’s time to downsize. Here, we speak to those involved with the process.
By James Fisher Published
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Rising interest rates, the mortgage squeeze... so what next? The four questions everyone needs answered about the property market
As the Bank of England raises the base rate again, Annabel Dixon looks at what could lie ahead for the housing market.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Property Talk: What the Renters' Reform Bill means for renters, landlords and the property market as a whole
The government unveiled a major overhaul of the rental sector this week. So what could be in store for landlords and tenants? Annabel Dixon takes a look.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Is the housing market's spring boost a corner turned, or 'just a blip in a downward trend'?
Surprisingly bright numbers from the nation's big mortgage lenders have caught analysts on the hop — but is the property market growing again, or is there more to it? Annabel Dixon takes a look in this week's Property Talk.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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The five trends shaping the housing market today
Six months ago, the fiasco of the government's economic policy send the property market spinning — and both confidence and expectations plummeted. But things definitely look better today, says Annabel Dixon, as she identifies the key trends being seen in housing market today.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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The solution to the second home problem? A charter that would ensure second home-owners enrich and support communities
Simon Jenkins — himself a second home owner — tackles the thorny problem of second home ownership, which hits 70% in some parts of the country.
By Simon Jenkins Published
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Property Talk: Why are there so many different ways of measuring house prices?
From the official government UK HPI to Halifax, Rightmove and more, no week seems to go by without a new and often contradictory take on the latest house prices. Annabel Dixon explains how they all work, and which house price indices are worth listening to.
By Annabel Dixon Published