Annabel Dixon
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'Like something out of a Constable painting’: A wisteria-clad waterside cottage on the market for the first time in 40 years
This Grade II listed house is on sale for the first time in more than 40 years. And if the buyer is game, there’s scope to renovate this ‘rare treasure’.
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A 450-year-old thatched cottage that's had an award-winning restoration, complete with orchard, paddock and kennels
Dating back to around 1580, the poetically-named Bumble Cottage has eye-catching period features and charming grounds to keep the new owner busy.
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A wave of large family homes is going up for sale as housing market springs into action
A surge of larger homes has hit the market in the last week amid falling mortgage rates, according to Rightmove. Annabel Dixon delves into the details.
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The £116,000 premium you'll pay to live near one of Britain's best state schools
This week's Property Talk looks at the price you'll pay to be near a top school, and the picturesque area which more second homes than any other part of the country.
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A 'war on NIMBYs'? How the principle of 'how, not if' will underpin the new homes boom
The new government has pledged to 'turbocharge' the building of new homes and infrastructure. But you might only have a say in 'how, not if' they're built in your neighbourhood. Here's what it could mean for you.
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Nine things that could add up to £9,000 to the value of your home — and one that could leave you £35k out of pocket
Want to make a splash? Here’s some of the home improvements that could pay off in the long run. Just don’t mention a swimming pool…
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A literal chocolate box cottage for sale as the gorgeous place that starred in an iconic Mars bar advert comes to market
What could be sweeter than a cottage that featured in a 1960s TV advert for the famous chocolate bar? Step inside Bachelor’s Mead, a pretty period property in Wiltshire.
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Stability, confidence — and lots of new homes: Property experts on what Labour's General Election win mean for the housing market
Britain woke up on Friday to change of government. Plenty of change is expected across the board, but what will Labour's General Election victory mean for the housing market? Annabel Dixon takes a look, speaking to experts from across the world of property.
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Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside: How coastal house prices have bucked the trend to keep on rising in 2024
Average house prices across Britain’s most popular coastal hotspots have jumped 4.2% in the past year, with the largest price booms in Scotland. Here are the seaside towns leading the pack.
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Just a third of ‘empty nesters’ downsize after children leave home
Hoping to buy a home with more space to raise your young family? If so, don’t count on it. The majority of empty nesters want to hold onto their home despite their children moving out, according to fresh research.
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A 400-year-old house that’s as romantic a country cottage as you could hope to find
How many kinds of sweet flowers grow in an English country garden? Well, head to these magical gardens in Kent to get an idea…
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How a bit of gardening could £23,000 to what your house is worth — and even tidying up could make you £13k
From sprucing up your front door, to tackling the weeds in your garden, here’s how you can prevent thousands being knocked off the value of your home.
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House buyers pay up to 122% more to live in one of Britain's most beautiful areas
Fancy living on the doorstep of a picture-perfect landscape? Be prepared to pay a premium as high as 122% for it, according to Savills.
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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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A beautiful Georgian home with columns, colonnades, cottages, space and stables
Alfrick Court sits right on the edge of the scenic Malvern Hills. It comes with a cottage and a stable flat, outbuildings, landscaped gardens and equestrian facilities.
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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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A true ‘all-rounder’ home, with Grade II-listed farmhouse and annexe, two holiday cottages and equestrian facilities to boot
A dreamy equestrian home in 22 acres of Suffolk countryside has come up for sale. Annabel Dixon takes a look.
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What you need to know about buying an equestrian property
Owning a house with land where you can keep and ride your own horses is the dream for equestrians everywhere — but there are a number of things you need to know before you take the plunge. Annabel Dixon spoke to experts in the field to share their advice.
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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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