Property Talk
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The most affordable places in Britain to buy a home in the country
The best value region for rural buyers, the housing measures that were (and weren’t) unveiled in the Autumn Statement, and more: Annabel Dixon runs through what you need to know in the world of bricks and mortar.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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The top 10 property hotspots in Britain that have defied the market to keep rising in 2023
House prices have fallen nationally over the last year. But more than 70 areas have bucked the trend, with values rising by up to 17%, says Halifax. Can you guess which locations top the ranking?
By Annabel Dixon Published
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The type of property whose prices are still soaring, plus everything else you need to know in the property market this week
The top-performing ski resorts revealed, the premiums buyers are prepared to pay to live close to one of London’s top landmarks, plus what the King’s Speech means for the housing market: Annabel Dixon runs through what you need to know in the world of bricks and mortar.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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'The financial pain from higher mortgage rates is still filtering into the system'
What the Bank of England’s latest interest rate decision could mean, the enclaves where more than 70% of homes are owned mortgage-free, and how homes are taking longer to shift: Annabel Dixon runs through what you need to know in the world of bricks and mortar.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Georgian houses 'worth 47% more' than other homes: What you need to know about the property market this week
How much extra you could pay for a Georgian property, the heritage hotspots to look out for, and the uptick in the number of people knocking down their home: Annabel Dixon runs through what you need to know in the world of bricks and mortar.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Why buying a house with the wrong number could cost you thousands: Five things to know about the property market this week
Falling house prices, the rural hot spots to look out for and the best and worst house numbers to buy as Annabel Dixon takes a look at what you need to know in the world of bricks and mortar this week.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Why Scotland is leading the way in the UK’s high-end housing market
Got your heart set on a remote island in the Hebrides or a grand townhouse in Edinburgh? You’ve got competition. Scotland is the most-searched for location outside London on Savills’ website, finds Annabel Dixon.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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The hopeless mess left behind by HS2 compulsory purchase orders
James Fisher reports on the fallout from the scrapping of the HS2 high-speed rail link, with many left unhappy about compulsory purchase orders that have turned their lives upside down.
By James Fisher Published
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Property Talk: Interest rates on hold for first time since December 2021 — but is it temporary respite or start of the recovery?
Those looking for mortgages breathed a sigh of relied at noon on Thursday as The Bank of England voted to keep interest rates unchanged.
By Toby Keel Published
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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.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Property Talk: The improvements to your house that could pay off several times over when it's time to sell
In a shaky housing market, doing what you can to make the most of your property's value can really pay off.
By Toby Keel Published
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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.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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What it's like living in the heart of central London: 'I'd see St Paul’s and know that I was almost at my front door. It was amazing and bizarre’
The majority of us only pass through the heart of London, more commonly known as Zone 1, for work or play, but, for some people, it’s home. Emma Love meets the residents with Trafalgar Square on the doorstep.
By Country Life Published
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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?
By Annabel Dixon Published
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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’.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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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.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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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.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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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.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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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.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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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.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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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.
By Annabel Dixon Published


