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A 270-acre Scottish island for sale at the same price as a three-bedroom house in suburbia
From sheltered sailing waters and abundant wildlife, to historical ruins and traditional stone farm buildings ripe for development, Torsa has something for everyone.
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The ultimate in splendid isolation? A gorgeous Scottish country house with woodland gardens running down to the loch
Located at the head of Loch Creran, Druimavuic House has been fully renovated to provide an elegant family home with far-reaching views.
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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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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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Seven houses for sale with their own spectacular home cinemas
Love the Silver Screen? Annabel Dixon takes a tour of properties for sale with eye-catching home cinemas.
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The six 'beige flags' of house-hunting that should make you think twice before putting in an offer
Looking for a new home? Here are the seemingly innocent things in a property that might come back to haunt you.
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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 gorgeous homes for sale in Wimbledon
From homes which make the most of the best of this leafy suburb to a house from where you can hear the roars from the tournament, we take a look at some of the best propety for sale in SW19.
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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.
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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.
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Bank of Mum and Dad has become the 'Hotel of Mum and Dad’ as young workers priced out of renting
Nearly 105,000 young adults have continued to live under their parents’ roof rather than rent since 2015, according to Hamptons. Annabel Dixon digs into the estate agent’s latest research.
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Property Talk: ‘Storm clouds’ gather on the horizon for house prices
The housing market is showing signs of improvement but ‘stubbornly high’ inflation is expected to take its toll, Annabel Dixon discovers in RICS latest survey.
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Living in Chelsea: The five reasons why SW3 is one of London's 'golden postcodes'
Chelsea Flower Show burst into bloom this week, putting Chelsea firmly in the spotlight. Annabel Dixon takes a look at this sought-after corner of London.
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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.
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Property Talk: Interest rates rise again — so are we near, or at, a peak?
The Bank of England’s decision to increase interest rates for the 12th time was expected. But is there more to come? Annabel Dixon takes a temperature check of the housing market.
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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.
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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.
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'One of the finest houses in Herefordshire' is up for sale, with breathtaking views across the countryside
This sympathetically-restored six-bedroom property boasts a unique ‘orangery’ with a first-floor seating area to enjoy the panorama.
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The 10 biggest turn-offs for house buyers, from dodgy smells to knickers on the floor
What are the things that turn our nose and make your skin crawl when you're viewing a house for sale? A new survey reveals the biggest property turn-offs — and they're both relatable and eye-opening.
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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.
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'One of the finest townhouses in East Anglia' hits the market in Bury St Edmunds
A Grade I-listed property built over stone-arched medieval cellars has come up for sale in one of Suffolk's historic market towns. Annabel Dixon takes a look.
