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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 wave of homes set to come to the market on Boxing Day
The Boxing Day bounce, how the rental market is ‘starting to turn’, plus what UK homeowners and potential buyers searched for every 23 seconds this year: Annabel Dixon runs through what you need to know in the world of bricks and mortar.
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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.
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The top 10 property hotspots in Britain that have defied the market to keep rising in 2023
House prices have fallen nationally over the last year. But more than 70 areas have bucked the trend, with values rising by up to 17%, says Halifax. Can you guess which locations top the ranking?
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The type of property whose prices are still soaring, plus everything else you need to know in the property market this week
The top-performing ski resorts revealed, the premiums buyers are prepared to pay to live close to one of London’s top landmarks, plus what the King’s Speech means for the housing market: Annabel Dixon runs through what you need to know in the world of bricks and mortar.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Property Talk: The improvements to your house that could pay off several times over when it's time to sell
In a shaky housing market, doing what you can to make the most of your property's value can really pay off.
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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.
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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?
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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’.
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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.
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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.
