Property Talk

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.

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.

No calls after lunch? The Probate Office is in disarray and the new Chancellor needs to sort it out, and fast

Delays in receiving inheritance are making inheritance tax almost impossible to pay, leaving grieving families in limbo, says Agromenes.

Main character syndrome: How to live like the stars of your favourite tv show

Are you a fan of Bridgerton or The Bear? Then these four properties will turn fantasy into reality.

British homebuyers crave living near the pub, new research reveals

Latest data from Jackson-Stops' Property Pulse Survey shows that we want to live near pubs, doctors, and some good shops.

From the Pyrenees to Los Angeles without getting off your sofa. How to shop for property in Virtual Reality

Virtual property viewings became hugely popular during the pandemic and have remained so, thanks to improved technology. Time to don a headset.

Thatch under threat? Poor harvests, labour shortages and war are causing the industry to struggle

A new report from Historic England suggests that, despite high demand for the work, the profession is struggling.

Waterside homes are cheaper than they have been in years — but it won't last

Now is the time to buy a house by the water, according to research conducted exclusively for Country Life by Jackson-Stops. Annunciata Elwes finds out why.

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.

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…

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.

Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside: How coastal house prices have bucked the trend to keep on rising in 2024

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.

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…

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.

House buyers pay up to 122% more to live in one of Britain's most beautiful areas

The best places to commute from Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire and even Yorkshire: 'Up here, you can have it all'

If you’re only in the office a few days a week, what does a little extra journey time matter? Annunciata Elwes begins a four-part series looking at how our new work patterns have redefined the concept of a commutable home.

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.

‘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.

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.