Property Talk
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North of England crushes the south in crucial 'can you afford to buy a house' competition
No longer just a safe space for those who didn't get into Oxford or Cambridge, the county of Durham is now considered England's most affordable place to buy a house.
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Millennial misery continues, as they become first generation of homebuyers to see mortgage repayments increase
New data published in Hamptons' Generational Affordability Index is bad news for those born between 1981–95 who have made it on to the property ladder.
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The fastest and slowest housing markets in Britain, a £23bn bill for landlords, and the war of words over interest rates
Sales in this neck of the woods are agreed in just 33 days, beating the 60-day average across Britain.
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Property Talk: What happens when you buy or sell a country estate?
In every end is a new beginning, finds Lucy Denton, as she examines the highs and lows of the sale of a country estate, for all parties, including tenants.
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'There was a 70ft hole beneath where the children were playing': The ups and downs of having a well on your property
Discovering a well on your property can be viewed as a blessing or a curse, but all’s well that ends well, says Deborah Nicholls-Lee, as she examines the benefits of a personal water supply.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
