Property Talk

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

From organic pools to £100k huts, the seven trends defining the housing market today

From natural swimming pools to shepherd's huts with six-figure price tags, there are all sorts of things which are getting buyers excited at the moment. Country Life's property editor Annunciata Elwes asks the experts for the latest.

The property hotspots where house sales have more than doubled since this time last year

The new property hotspot, the house names that command the highest prices, and how the appeal of Grade Listed homes could be fading. Here's our round-up of what's happening in the world of bricks and mortar.

Spring Budget 2024: A ‘missed opportunity’ in the housing market

Against a noisy backdrop, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed a series of property tax changes in the Spring Budget. So who were the winners and losers?

Housing market back on the up, and buyers 'resorting to bribery' to secure their dream homes

Why the housing market could be turning a corner, how a quarter of buyers have tried to ‘bribe’ sellers to bag their perfect home, and more. Here's our round-up of what's happening in the world of bricks and mortar.